Kevin Meathead

Garafolo’s powder puff version of the story: Giants coach discusses TEs

Ultimatenyg version: Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Meathead has seen his players for more than two weeks in camp. So now is a fair time to ask how the tight ends are doing in their attempt to fill in for the traded Jeremy Shockey.

“I’m not where I need to be yet. I mean, I don’t think anyone would say that and be totally honest with it,” Meathead said. “There’s flashes and you’ll see some moments where I say, ‘Okay, good. I’ve got it.’ I’m just not as talented as I need to be. I have some guys that are willing. I have certain things that I can do well. I don’t know how to use tight ends yet in an offensive scheme, but I pretend to think…”

At that moment, the rains here really started to come down. Meathead looked up at the tent under which he was standing. Barely audible with the patter of the rain nearly drowning him out, Meathead laughed and said to whichever football gods he believes in, “I’m not lying. I’m telling the truth. We’re in trouble. I can’t coach tight ends.”

Meathead then turned serious and said, “Kevin Boss is a good receiver. He’s going to make a lot of catches if I ever figure out how to put him in a route. He’s going to be the first one to tell you he’s going to continue to work on his blocking and do the things we ask him to do. I have not deviated at all from what the approach has been because I’m unable to do anything else. If I have to adjust I won’t be able to because I don’t know how to pass to our TEs. I have not (adjusted the offense) at all. If I have to pass, I’ll do it to the WRs.”