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WATCH: Giants do “Roll Call” at Yankee Stadium

Dan Salomone — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:47 +0000

WATCH GIANTS PARTICIPATE IN ROLL CALL AT YANKEE STADIUM

Accustomed to having fans chant their names, three Giants had their roles reversed on Wednesday night in the Bronx.

David Wilson, Rueben Randle, and Bear Pascoe took in the Yankees game against the Seattle Mariners with the Bleacher Creatures, assisting “Bald” Vinny Milano and the fan group in the “Roll Call” tradition.

PHOTOS: GIANTS ON THE MOUND

“I’ve never witnessed anything like that. One guy screaming and the whole crowd is involved,” Wilson, a Virginia native, told MLB.com. “This was my first time being a part of something like that.”

Before the game, which the Yankees lost 12-2, the Giants trio toured the stadium and watched from the field during pregame warm-ups.

“It was really fun. That was the first time I got to be there at that level and just to see guys getting ready and preparing for the game and getting ready to go out,” Pascoe said.

“It was pretty neat. It was pretty similar to us before a game – we go out and each guy does his own thing and does what he has to do to prepare for the game.”

That included batting practice, where Wilson believed he could hit one out of the park if given some time.

“Give me a little while, a little practice,” he said. “[Give me] about a week.”

Randle, a fellow second-year draft pick, disagreed.

Thanks to @Giants Bear Pascoe (L), David Wilson (C) & Rueben Randle (R) for joining in Bleacher Creatures Roll Call. http://t.co/Eafa67huvg—
Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) May 15, 2013

Batting practice at Yankee Stadium, awesome!! Thank you @LicensePlateGuy http://t.co/iuHlVspScR—
Bear Pascoe (@BearPascoe) May 15, 2013

Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks instagram.com/p/ZWNahCjX7Z/—
David E. Wilson (@4stillRunning) May 15, 2013

Giants-Eagles Game Blog

Dan Salomone — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:42:14 +0000

This week’s game will be the 156th regular season meeting between the two teams, with the Giants leading the series, 80-73-2. In their last meeting, the Eagles defeated the Giants, 19-17, in Week 4 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Kickoff: 1 PM ET
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Temperatures steady or falling to near 27F. Winds NW at 25 to 30 mph.
New York clinches a playoff spot with: 1) NYG win + DAL loss or tie + CHI loss + MIN loss

NYG Inactives
WR 13 Ramses Barden
CB 28 Jayron Hosley
S 39 Tyler Sash
RB 41 Ryan Torain
DE 71 Adewale Ojomo
TE 81 Adrien Robinson
DT 99 Chris Canty
Lineup changes: Rocky Bernard will replace Canty at RDT

PHI Inactives
WR 19 Greg Salas
RB 32 Chris Polk
G 63 Danny Watkins
T 78 Matt Kopa
TE 86 Evan Moore
DT 91 Fletcher Cox
LB 95 Mychal Kendricks
Lineup changes: Derek Landri will replace Cox at RDT; Akeem Jordan will replace Kendricks at WILL

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Captains: Chris Snee and Chase Blackburn along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive. The Eagles defend the east goal.

14:58 — Alex Henery attempts an onside kick and the Eagles successfully recover at their own 47.

12:56 — Stevie Brown grabs his eight interception of the season, returning it 48 yards down to the Eagles’ 26.

12:02 — David Wilson strings together runs of 10 and 13 to begin the game.

10: 36 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Eli Manning over the middle to Rueben Randle in the end zone for three yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, PHILADELPHIA 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards in 2:01)

*That was Randle’s second touchdown of his rookie campaign.

7:21 — After Wilson took the first four carries of the game, Bradshaw came in on third-and-1 and rushed for 17 yards.

6:34 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Manning to Randle down the left sideline for 38 yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 14, PHILADELPHIA 0 (Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards in 2:43)

5:57 — Justin Tuck sacks Michael Vick for a loss of four yards.

4:42 — Giants force the Eagles to punt for the third time on three drives.

3:05 — Manning finds Bradshaw out of the backfield for a 41-yard completion.

1:29 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Manning to Wilson for 15 yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 21, PHILADELPHIA 0 (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards in 3:10)

0:00 — GIANTS 21, EAGLES 0

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Philadelphia begins with the ball on New York’s 31.

14:48 — Vick converts a fourth-and-10 with a 15-yard pass to Avant.

12:06 — TOUCHDOWN EAGLES. Converting another fourth down, Vick finds Maclin in the end zone for seven yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 21, PHILADELPHIA 7 (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards in 4:12)

6:26 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Ahmad Bradshaw rushes in for a one-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 28, PHILADELPHIA 7 (Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards in 5:40)

5:11 — Previously 0-for-5 on third-down conversions, Vick converts the first to Avant for 13 yards on third-and-10.

1:55 — Henery misses a 28-yard attempt, wide left. Giants get the ball back on their own 20.

0:10 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Set up by a 30-yard catch from Domenik Hixon, Manning finds Victor Cruz in the end zone for a 24-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 35, PHILADELPHIA 7 (Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards in 0:13.)

HALFTIME: GIANTS 35, EAGLES 7

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — Giants kickoff to begin the second half.

10:43 — Osi Umenyiora chases down Michael Vick, forcing the Eagles to punt. New York takes over on its own 20.

7:16 — Eli Manning is sacked for the first time of the game by Phillip Hunt for a loss of 11, forcing the Giants to punt. Philadelphia takes over on its own 15.

5:25 — Chase Blackburn tackles Bryce Brown behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of 2, setting up a third-and-4.

3:03 — Corey Webster breaks up a deep pass in the end zone intended for Maclin.

2:07 — Vick scrambles for six yards but falls short on third-and-20, forcing Philly to punt. The Giants take over on their own 12.

0:00 — GIANTS 35, EAGLES 7

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 — New York begins the final frame with the ball on its own 22.

13:36 — On third-and-10, Philadelphia is called for a 21-yard passing interference penalty intended for Domenik Hixon, keeping the drive alive.

12:40 — With an 11-yard run, Ahmad Bradshaw surpasses 1,000 rushing yards for the second time in his career (2010). He needs six more to get to 100 for the game.

7:56 — And there it is. Bradshaw eclipses 100 yards with an 13-yard run.

*Paid attendance announced at 80,657

6:58 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Henry Hynoski catches a one-yard pass from Manning in the end zone for his first career touchdown. NEW YORK 42, PHILADELPHIA 7 (Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards in 9:24)

4:00 — David Carr relieves Eli Manning.

FINAL: GIANTS 42, EAGLES 7

Sunday’s Official Game Program

Dan Salomone — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:00:56 +0000

Giants vs. Ravens Game Blog

Dan Salomone — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:21:51 +0000

The Giants and Baltimore Ravens meet for the fourth time in the regular season, with the Ravens leading the series, 2-1. In their only postseason meeting, the Ravens defeated the Giants, 34-7, in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, Florida. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Ravens in Giants Stadium, 30-10, in Week 11 of the 2008 regular season.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Clear with temperatures steady near 46F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

NYG Inactives
13 Barden
21 Phillips
39 Sash
47 Beckum
71 Ojomo
81 Robinson
91 Tuck
NYG Lineup Changes: 72 Umenyiora for 91 Tuck

BAL Inactives
17 Doss
31 Pollard
50 McClellan
63 Williams
70 Harewood
83 Thompson
95 Hall
BAL Lineup Changes: 32 Ihedigbo for 31 Pollard

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Captains: WR Victor Cruz and S Antrel Rolle. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive.

13:49 — Ahmad Bradshaw loses two yards on a direct snap and the Giants go three-and-out on their opening possession.

11:29 — Ray Rice touches the ball on each of Baltimore’s first four plays.

8:45 — The replay assistant reverses the Giants’ fumble recovery (Jacoby Jones).

7:42 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith for six yards. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 7, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards in 5:25)

*The Ravens converted four third downs on the scoring drive.

6:02 — After forcing the Giants to punt, a 43-yard pass to Torrey Smith sets up the Ravens on the New York 1.

4:24 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Flacco keeps it for a one-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards in 2:10)

4:19 — On the first play of the ensuing drive, Rueben Randle picks up the Giants’ first first-down and more with a 43-yard catch.

1:34 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. David Wilson scores his fourth rushing touchdown of the season on a 14-yard sprint. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards in 2:54)

0:00 — RAVENS 14, GIANTS 0

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 – The Giants begin the quarter with the ball on their own 15.

14:19 – Eli Manning is sacked for the first time of the day by Haloti Ngata for a 15-yard loss, setting up a second-and-25.

12:57 – The Giants are unable to convert on third down and punt back to the Ravens, who take over on their own 12.

7:36 – Jacoby Jones’ nine-yard touchdown is reversed and ruled incomplete.

6:09 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Justin Tucker makes a 23-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 17, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards in 6:05)

4:14 – Domenik Hixon has a long gain negated by an offensive passing interference penalty called on himself.

1:10 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Ray Rice takes a short pass 27 yards to the end zone. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 24, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards in 2:11)

HALFTIME: RAVENS 24, NEW YORK 7

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants kickoff to begin the second half.

14:23 — New York forces a quick three-and-out on the Ravens’ opening possession.

7:39 — Joe Flacco converts a third-and-19 with a 36-yard pass to Dennis Pitta. The Ravens are 8 of 11 on third-down conversions.

*Flacco has completed passes of 25 yards or more to four receivers.

5:18 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 21-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 27, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 16 plays, 82 yards in 7:57)

0:00 — RAVENS 24, GI

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 – Baltimore begins with the ball on the New York 31 to start the final quarter.

11:12 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 30-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 30, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards in 6:57)

9:34 – Bernard Pierce breaks free for a 78-yard run, the Ravens’ longest of the season.

7:30 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes 29-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards in 2:56)

3:24 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Eli Manning finds Domenik Hixon in the end one for a 13-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 14 (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards in 4:07)

3:18 – Ray Rice gains eight yards, becoming the second Ravens’ player to eclipse 100 yards on the ground in the game.

FINAL: RAVENS 33, GIANTS 14

1ST QTR: Wilson returns kickoff for TD

Dan Salomone — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:44:40 +0000

The Giants and New Orleans Saints meet for the 27th time in the regular season, with the Giants holding a 14-12 lead in the series. The two teams have never met in the postseason. In their last meeting, the Saints defeated the Giants, 49-24, in New Orleans on Monday Night Football in Week 12 of the 2011 regular season.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Light rain until 4pm. 44°F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

NYG Inactives
21 S Kenny Phillips
39 S Tyler Sash
41 RB Ryan Torain
47 TE Travis Beckum
71 DE Adewale Ojomo
81 TE Adrien Robinson
96 DT Marvin Austin
Lineup Changes: None

NO Inactives
24 CB Corey White
29 RB Chris Ivory
58 LB Scott Shanle
71 T Charles Brown
75 DT Tyrunn Walker
81 TE Michael Higgins
90 DE Turk McBride
Lineup changes: None

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: Victor Cruz and Antrel Rolle along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive. Saints defend the west goal.

*David Wilson returns the opening kickoff 58 yards down to the Saints’ 44 (Jerrel Jernigan was also back to receive)

13:30 — Giants fail to capitalize and go three-and-out.

12:46 — Will Hill and Stevie Brown force Marques Colston to fumble. Giants recover on Saints’ 45.

9:38 — TOUCHDOWN SAINTS. Elbert Mack intercepts Manning and returns it 73 yards to the end zone. XP is good. NEW ORLEANS 7, NEW YORK 0

9:25 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Wilson returns the ensuing kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown and does a backflip for the exclamation point. XP is good. NEW YORK 7, NEW ORLEANS 7

*That was the Giants first kickoff return for a touchdown since Domenik Hixon did it Dec. 29, 2007.

6:57 — Antrel Rolle strips the ball from Jed Collins and Linval Joseph recovers. That’s two forced fumbles so far by Giants safeties.

4:28 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Manning finds Martellus Bennett in the end zone for a six-yard score. XP is good. NEW YORK 14, NEW ORLEANS 7 (Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards in 2:24)

*That’s Bennett’s fifth of the season and second straight game with a touchdown.

2:04 — Hixon back to return the first punt of the game, not the usual Rueben Randle.

0:00 — GIANTS 14, SAINTS 7

1ST QTR: Brown, Randle lead fast start

Dan Salomone — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:41:22 +0000

The Giants and Green Bay Packers meet for the 51st time in the regular season, with the Packers holding a 27-21-2 lead in the series. The two teams have met seven times in the postseason, with the Packers leading, 4-3. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Packers, 37-20, in a 2011 NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Lambeau Field.

Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET

Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.

TV: NBC

Radio: 660AM/101.9FM

Weather: Fair. 37°F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

New York Lineup Changes

» None

Green Bay Lineup Changes

» 54 Dezman Moses for 52 Clay Matthews at ROLB

» 29 Casey Hayward for 37 Sam Shields at RCB

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: Chris Snee and Chris Canty along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive. The Packers defend the west goal.

13:39 — Ahmad Bradshaw catches a screen pass from Eli Manning and takes it 59 yards down to the Packers 2-yard line.

12:43 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Andre Brown runs in for a 2-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, GREEN BAY 0 (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards in 2:22)

*That was Brown’s eighth rushing touchdown of the year.

12:33 — On his first play back from a six-game absence, Kenny Phillips wraps up Starks on a three-yard run.

10:58 — TOUCHDOWN PACKERS. Aaron Rodgers hits Jordy Nelson for a 61-yard score down the right sideline. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds, and the play was Upheld. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards in 1:54)

7:51 — Chris Canty trips up Rodgers for his second sack of the season. Giants were using a four-safety look on the third-down play.

7:21 — Packers’ Crosby misses a 55-yard field goal attempt, wide left.

4:08 — Manning lowers his shoulder and scrambles for a gain of 13 yards and a first down.

2:44 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Rueben Randle catches his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass in the back of the end zone. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 14, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards in 4:37)

2:29 — On the first play of the ensuing drive, Corey Webster intercepts Rodgers and returns it down to the 8-yard line. Play is reviewed and ruled Webster was down by contact on the Packers’ 33.

0:29 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 43-yard attempt. NEW YORK 17, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards in 2:03)

0:16 — Chase Blackburn sacks Rodgers for a loss of 8.

0:00 — GIANTS 17, PACKERS 7

WR Randle ready to contribute more

Dan Salomone — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:21:12 +0000

The NFL Draft isn’t everything. But it is something.

If you’re one who puts a lot of stock in it, then you’ll want to take a look at Cincinnati’s secondary. Seven of its 11 defensive backs are former first-round picks, including all five cornerbacks.

They are: cornerbacks Leon Hall (2007), Adam Jones (2005), Jason Allen (2006), Terence Newman (2003), and Dre Kirkpatrick (2012). Reggie Nelson (2007) plays safety while Nate Clements (2001) has seen time at both positions this season.

However, amassing the talent has led to mixed results in the first half of the season for Cincinnati, a year after it boasted a top 10 defense. The Bengals are 19th in the NFL against the pass, giving up 240.4 yards per game, while opponents average 27.3 points against them.

Wide receiver Rueben Randle, who has recently been thrown to in key situations, will test them out in the Giants’ second straight game against the AFC North.

“They’re pretty deep over there,” Randle said. “But we’ll have to find ways to beat them. We’ll just go out there and work on our techniques, be more patient and make some plays.”

Patience and playmaking are two things Randle has shown as a rookie.

As the primary punt returner, the rookie second-round draft choice has caught just nine passes. But those include two big plays of 56 and 36 yards, making up the bulk of his 154 yards on the year for a 17.1 average.

The 56-yarder came two weeks ago in Dallas, while his best game so far was six catches for 82 yards in Week 5 against Cleveland. Randle didn’t record a catch last week against Pittsburgh but was targeted on two third-and-shorts, including one from the Steelers’ five-yard line when the Giants settled for a field goal late in the third quarter.

Earlier in the week, Tom Coughlin said Randle was put in those situations based off his success the week before against the Cowboys. Coughlin and his staff also believe he could contribute more.

Randle agreed.

“It’s just based off the read Eli gets,” Randle said. “I had some opportunities to make some plays and didn’t quite make them. I’m just going back this week working to prepare myself to complete those opportunities when they come.”

1ST QTR: Giants jump out to early lead

Dan Salomone — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:17:50 +0000

This week’s game is the 101st regular season meeting between the two teams, with the Cowboys leading the series, 57-41-2. The two teams have met once in the postseason, when the Giants defeated the Cowboys, 21-17, in the 2007 NFC Divisional Playoff Game. In their last meeting, the Cowboys defeated the Giants, 24-17, in Week 1 in MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET

Location: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Weather: Sunny. 59°F. Wind: From N 14mph, gusting to 19 mph

Lineup Changes:

NEW YORK

» None

DALLAS

» Felix Jones for DeMarco Murray at RB

» Ryan Cook for Phil Costa at C

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Day Captains: Osi Umenyiora and Chris Snee along with season captains Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Zak DeOssie. Giants win the coin toss and will receive.

13:38 — Manning completes a deep ball to rookie wide receiver Rueben Randle for a 56-yard gain. Randle entered Sunday’s contest with seven catches for 86 yards.

11:58 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 41-yard attempt on the opening drive. GIANTS 3, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards in 3:07)

9:23 — S Stevie Brown jumps a pass intended for Dez Bryant and intercepts Tony Romo, returning it 37 yards down to the Dallas 27-yard line. Brown now leads the team with four interceptions.

7:17 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 37-yard attempt. GIANTS 6, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards in 2:00)

5:57 — Two possessions and two interceptions for the Cowboys. Corey Webster grabs his second of the year and returns it 38 yards down to the Dallas 31.

3:46 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Set up by a pass to Martellus Bennett and two Ahmad Bradshaw runs taking it down to the one-yard line, Andre Brown takes it in for the score around the left end. XP is GOOD. GIANTS 13, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 31 yards in 2:01)

2:17 — David Wilson’s number is called for the second time of the game, but the rookie loses a yard on the carry.

0:51 — The Giants are forced to punt after a three-and-out, but Dez Bryant muffs the return and Michael Coe recovers the fumble in Dallas territory.

Giants Music Playlist vs. Redskins

Giants.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:33:03 +0000

Every Friday, we’re asking a handful of Giants players what’s playing in their headphones. This is what they had to say this week before they take on the Washington Redskins this Sunday at home:

TE Martellus Bennett
Andreya Triana – ‘Lost Where I Belong’

RB David Wilson
Kanye West, Big Sean, Jay-Z – ‘Clique’

WR Rueben Randle
Calvin Harris – ‘Let’s Go’

CB Justin Tryon
Kendrick Lamar – ‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’

T Sean Locklear
Radio
“Most of the time I’m listening to music, the radio’s just on and I’m in my own little world to be honest.”

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Rookie Randle looks forward to more career firsts

Dan Salomone — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:33:56 +0000

Ramses Barden wasn’t the only receiver to benefit from the bump up after Hakeem Nicks (foot) and Domenik Hixon (concussion) were scratched from Thursday night’s game against Carolina.

Rueben Randle, the Giants’ second-round draft choice, got his first career catch under his belt. While it officially went down as a quiet four-yard pickup late in the first quarter of a 36-7 road win, every stat line has to start somewhere.

“It is worth something being a rookie and getting your first catch,” Randle said on Monday. “But I’m just looking forward to more.”

His first reception was also the first time he had been targeted by Eli Manning this season, and Randle knew there would be a good possibility of it coming in Charlotte given the injuries at the position.

“I just went through it like a normal week,” Randle said. “I just go out every day and get better and try to continue to build trust each and every week with the players around me and also the coaching staff.”

He added: “I’m picking up each and every week, that’s my objective. I’m just trying to progress through things and play faster each and every week as the season goes along. Then hopefully by midseason I’ll be clicking.”

Meanwhile, returning punts has helped the LSU product build a comfort level on an NFL field despite the lack of reps on offense. Randle assumed the role in Week 2 after the coaching staff went with the veteran Hixon in the opener. He has returned three punts for an average of 9.7 yards with a long of 12 (in addition to four fair catches).

“I enjoy returning punts,” Randle said. “That’s a big play for your team. It just gives you confidence that your team has the faith in you to field the ball, get the ball back to the offensive end. That’s a big bonus.”