The Giants have added the third overall pick to the mix in linebacker Abdul Carter, another big-time pass-rushing threat. They also boosted the back end with a couple of vets, safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Paulson Adebo. So is this defense coming together? Holland had a telling statement tucked inside his answer.

Brian Burns dominated the Giants’ second joint practice with Jets and said he’s “trying to take my game to a level it’s never been”

On the advice of his Big Blue muse, Brian Burns is leaning on All-Pro Dexter Lawrence to expand his rush plan and ascend to another level of execution