NEW YORK -- There has been a buzz around rookie wideout Sterling Shepard since the Giants drafted him in the second round. And former Giants wideout, Super Bowl XLII hero and Montclair native David Tyree says it's obvious why when you see him in action.

"He's a talent. It's not hard to see," Tyree said Tuesday night prior to his Charity Bowl event at Lucky Strike. "He's one of the players that stand out just by the nature of his explosiveness. I think he's going to be a good addition to this football team."

Shepard has impressed so far this offseason, and many are predicting he can play a major role in the Giants' offense this coming season. Tyree can see it, too.

"The good thing is, he has those expectations of himself," Tyree said. "He's hungry. He's a little raw, but he's working through it."

Tuesday's bowling event was Tyree's fourth Charity Bowl, with proceeds going to Children of the City, a group that fights poverty in New York City. Tyree, who currently is the Giants' Director of Player Development, sits on the Children of the City board.

The event was heavily attended by many of the Giants' rookies. Part of Tyree's goal with the event is to introduce the team's first-year players to the importance of giving back as professionals.

"They get to understand this dynamic of their NFL experience is very important," Tyree said. "They have long days, but they get to come out, enjoy it and they get to see how they can have impact and leverage this NFL experience into something meaningful."

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