Giants safety Jevon Holland has had limited opportunities to face new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in OTA practices this spring, but he has come away with a favorable impression, especially when it comes to their interactions with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
When appearing on the “SiriusXM Blitz” show Monday, Holland was asked about the impact Wilson and Winston have had on the Giants since they arrived. Holland said the two have been very influential, especially to the younger players.
“Russ and Jameis are just two individuals who have had different paths in the league but have been in the league, been in different systems,” Holland said. “You can just tell a different level of poise and routine day in and day out. You see them doing the same thing pre-practice and the same thing post-practice.
“It’s like it almost looks like it’s second nature for those two, and I’m super excited for Jaxson because he has two extremely good vets and two individuals that speak life into everybody around them,” Holland continued. “You have to raise the youth, and I know those two individuals are going to raise Jaxson into a great quarterback.”
Holland, who signed a three-year, $45.3 million deal with the Giants after spending his first four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, said he has picked up a few things from them himself that he can carry into the regular season.
“Seeing Russ and Jameis in practice and going against them has been great for me because of their processes and what they’re trying to accomplish against the defense,” Holland said. “It’s allowed me to really pick their brain and ask them questions so I can also have some level of growth.”
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Chris Franklin may be reached at cfranklin@njadvancemedia.com.