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Giants post-OTAs thoughts: Safety, Andre Williams, more

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OTAs are in the books. Here are some thoughts.

Yeah, the Giants were just running around in their underwear during organized team activities, as head coach Ben McAdoo said. But even then, we were able to develop some takeaways. Click through the slideshow for 10 thoughts from OTAs.

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Here's how I'm handicapping the safety race

If I had to venture a guess about the safety position, I would put the odds as follows: There's a 50 percent chance Nat Berhe (pictured) is the Week 1 starter, a 40 percent chance rookie Darian Thompson gets the job, and a 10 percent chance someone else - Bennett Jackson, Mykkele Thompson, a veteran addition - grabs it in training camp.

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There's hope for Andre Williams

It's early, but Williams looks quicker and more fluid after transforming his body in the offseason, and he's caught the ball well out of the backfield. This is a crucial season for him, and he's off to a good start.

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There should be cautious optimism about the linebackers

Linebacker was a weak spot for the Giants in 2015. But, they hope their veteran-laden group can turn things around in 2016. The Giants have to feel good about the fact they have proven, established players in the linebacking corps. But they also need guys like Keenan Robinson (pictured) to stay healthy, and for the entire group to play against both the run and pass with efficiency.

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And there should be some concerns about the pass rush

The Giants have two star defensive ends in Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon. But after that, Owa Odighizuwa is unproven (and basically a rookie), Kerry Wynn is a run-stopper, and there is not much pass rushing threat among the interior tackles or linebackers. Who forms a Nascar package this year?

The Giants' pass rush will be better, because how it could it not be after last year. But they still have concerns.

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Sterling Shepard will play a big role in the offense

Yes, it's only OTAs. But Shepard passes the eye test, and he has been catching every ball thrown at him. As long as he's healthy, we expect Shepard to start in Week 1, and be a major contributor right off the bat. He's carrying helmets for veterans right now, but he'll be an established cog in the offense by midseason.

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The UDFA wide receivers have their work cut out for them

If everyone is healthy (and that's always a big assumption), there are four receivers who are locks to make the 53-man roster: Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz, Sterling Shepard and Dwayne Harris.

If Geremy Davis continues to progress as he has so far this offseason, he's all but a fifth lock. And McAdoo is a big fan of Myles White. That's six wideouts right there, meaning undrafted wideouts like Roger Lewis (pictured) will really have to battle for roster spots, in all likelihood.

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You're looking at the Week 1 offensive line

Weston Richburg (pictured) and Justin Pugh have taken public command of the offensive line, and they've made it clear they believe in linemates Marshall Newhouse, John Jerry and Ereck Flowers. Barring an injury, a sensational camp from Bobby Hart, or a veteran falling into their laps, I expect the Giants to stick with their current five starters when the season starts.

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Don't sleep on three QBs

Most folks have written B.J. Daniels (center) off as a camp arm, mainly because former coach Tom Coughlin was against carrying three quarterbacks during the regular season.

Well, McAdoo is not Coughlin. I have a feeling there's a real shot he has three quarterbacks on the roster, especially with backup Ryan Nassib likely on the way out after this year. Daniels just doesn't strike me as the type of guy a team would keep just to fill out a 90-man roster. There might be a plan here.

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Anything could shake out at tight end

Tight end is one of the most intriguing positions on the roster. Larry Donnell and Will Tye have proven they can play roles in the passing game, but they are not strong blockers. Matt LaCosse, seen in the video above, has looked good in OTAs and brings more of a blocking presence.

The Giants also have sixth-round pick Jerell Adams in the mix, as well as H-back Will Johnson (does he stay with the tight ends) and undrafted free agent Ryan Malleck, a Point Pleasant native. Anything could happen at this position - it will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

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My early pick for Training Camp Surprise?

Undrafted cornerback Donte Deayon has been making plays throughout OTAs. The undersized Boise State product is on the fast track to fan favorite status, and he has a shot to make the club as a fifth or sixth corner.

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