Giants HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ 2024: Best Fan Tweets, Memes from Episode 5
Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIJuly 31, 2024
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The first-ever offseason version of Hard Knocks wrapped up on Tuesday, and it showcased the New York Giants wrapping up their 2024 draft and entering their offseason activities.
The Giants led their draft with LSU star wideout Malik Nabers at No. 6 overall, but the Hard Knocks cameras revealed that the Indianapolis Colts offered their No. 15 and No. 46 in this year’s draft and a 2025 second-round pick to move up to No. 6.
However, Giants general manager Joe Schoen turned it down. The New York Jets also tried to move up from No. 10 to No. 6. A few fans were happy the Giants didn’t take the Colts’ offer.
Bobby Skinner @BobbySkinner_Giants Hard Knocks Final episode thoughts
-Glad Joe Schoen didn’t accept the Colts offer of 15, 46 & 2025 2nd
-Clear that Kool-Aid McKinstrey & Kamri Lassiter were what they wanted at 47 by a decent margin. CB2 is biggest weakness on team that wasn’t addressed at all
-I’d takeā¦
Gridiron Media @Gridiron_Media_The Jets and Colts tried to trade up for the 6th pick, as shown on Hard Knocks.
Glad the Giants stayed and picked.
Malik Nabers is a game-changer. pic.twitter.com/SLxyN2tKS6
The Giants clearly loved Nabers, though, as was evidenced in last week’s episode too.
Bobby Skinner @BobbySkinner_Brian Daboll had Malik Nabers as WR1 in the Draft.
NFL Films @NFLFilmsMalik is Daboll’s guy š«#HardKnocks on @StreamonMax pic.twitter.com/zwT2XZqAtp
Elsewhere in the draft, it was clear the Giants were looking for a cornerback with their second-round pick, namely Georgia’s Kamari Lassiter or Alabama’s Kool Aid McKinstry. Both got picked beforehand, but the Giants got another player they liked in Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin.
The Giants Report @giantsreport1Daboll and co. looked visibly upset when both Kool-Aid McKinstry and Kamari Lassiter came off the board right in front of them #NYGiants #HardKnocks
Giants 366 @Giants366The Giants wanted CBs Kool-Aid McKinstry and Kamari Lassiter at the top of the 2nd round. Both players went before the Giants picked.
Schoen said the Giants would have needed to give up a 4th to move up.
The Giants ended up taking S Tyler Nubin.
Zain @ThisIsNotZainThat 2nd round corner run was disappointing, Giants def could have benefitted from a starting outside CB #Giants100 #NYGiants #HardKnocks
One player the Giants targeted and got was Penn State tight end Theo Johnson, a prospect who went in the fourth round and could very well be TE1 for Big Blue.
New York Giants @Giants”Theo Johnson equals straight dog”
Season Finale of #HardKnocks Offseason with the New York Giants airs tonight at 9PM ET on @StreamOnMax. #Giants100 pic.twitter.com/QSTaMMIsWV
Brian Johnson @btxjbig day for theo johnson, twitter hype + hard knocks, will jump 2 rounds by tomorrow
The series ended with a zoom-out of Schoen watching an offseason practice from up above the second floor of Giants headquarters as Daboll’s voice took over with Ace Frehley’s “New York Groove” playing in the background. It was a cool end to a candid and revealing look into the Giants, and fans gave it good reviews.
James Kelley @bigheadbetsHard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants was fantastic!
Such a great behind the scenes look at an NFL front office!
Groovy T @the_easttNew York Football Giants Hard Knocks has me fired upš¤
NYGcrushš @NYGcrushI loved Giants Hard Knocks finale š„°
š¶ I’m back, back in the New York groove š¶
Steads @winsteadscapHard Knocks Giants Offseason has been incredible. So well done.
Obviously they’re going to be terrible but it’s fun to watch the sausage get made.
Jon Flagg @JFlagg12What a great #Hardknocks with the Giants never thought I would see the day and man what a season!!! Cannot wait love this staff
Wayne Carter @swaynecarterjrI’ve absolutely loved watching the @Giants off-season Hard Knocks. I hope they keep doing these because it’s a really incredible look at the machinations of a front office.
The Giants’ regular season begins on Sunday, Sept. 8 with a 1 p.m. ET home game against the Minnesota Vikings.
