All hands on deck for Giants practice
The New York Giants had perfect attendance for their first Super Bowl practice in Indiana.
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw, linebacker Jacquian Williams and receiver Hakeem Nicks all worked on a limited basis Wednesday at the University of Indianapolis.
The Giants were loose during their 80-minute workout on at the Greyhounds’ Fieldturf practice field — the same type of surface they will play on Sunday against the New England Patriots.
“This was a good, spirited, uptempo practice,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “There are a few things we will clean up, obviously, and we want to be better tomorrow and build to our best work on Friday.”
Bradshaw, who has been restricted to one practice a week with a broken bone in his right foot, was a surprise participant. Coughlin had said earlier in the day Bradshaw would not practise.
However, the extra time off after the NFC title game win over San Francisco helped him get back on the field.
Williams injured his right foot against the 49ers. Nicks hurt a shoulder in that game.
Defensive end Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee) and cornerback Corey Webster (hamstring) also were limited. They have been nursing those injuries for weeks.
All were observed by a pool reporter in the regular part of practice at close to full speed, though their practice reps were less than a typical full load.
It seemed the Giants were eager to get back out on the field. They were boisterous after the pre-practice stretch and ran from drill to drill.
“I saw that,” said Coughlin. “They’ve been excited about getting back to work for the first time in a few days.”
Coughlin said Bradshaw told trainer Ronnie Barnes he “wants to be a part of this” and wanted to be out at the first practice.
“I just hope he’s OK tomorrow,” said Coughlin.
They also will practise here Friday and have a short walk-through Saturday in their final prep work for Sunday’s game.