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Hodgins had a 33/351/4 line in eight games after New York’s Week 9 bye and could potentially be someone that has more fantasy value than you’d expect in 2023. The trade for Darren Waller would seem to impact Hodgins’ role as a main red zone threat, but Waller doesn’t exactly have the best track record with injuries over the last three seasons. Hodgins, Parris Campbell, and Darius Slayton look to be New York’s top three receivers heading into training camp.

It is, to be fair to Crowder, a packed room of wideouts. Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, Parris Campbell, and Jalin Hyatt appear to be locks, leaving the Giants with potential PUP situations in Wan’Dale Robinson and Sterling Shepard -- both off ACL tears -- and a crowd who could vie for a roster spot if either of them hit PUP or IR. Notably, Colin Johnson was the first man mentioned as a potential replacement for Robinson or Shepard, not Crowder. Crowder may need to find a weaker depth chart to make a roster this year.

Duggan also noted that Campbell caught four more passes than any other Giants receiver during seven-on-seven drills. As Duggan mentioned, practice stats aren’t overly important, but it does look like Campbell has quickly developed a strong connection with Daniel Jones. Wan’Dale Robinson is still recovering from a torn ACL and Jalin Hyatt ran with the third team in minicamp, so the starting slot gig in New York appears to be Campbell’s for the taking. He is likely undervalued as a late FLEX option in fantasy drafts.

Hyatt, a third-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft, has an uphill climb to see consistent playing time in New York’s offense this year. “Wide receivers coach Mike Groh dismissed concerns about Hyatt’s limited route tree in college, while acknowledging that it’s a big adjustment for any rookie receiver to transition to the NFL,” Duggan said. “At the very least, Hyatt could have a role as a deep-threat specialist as rookie. But it looks like it’ll be an uphill climb to unseat established veterans for a more substantial role early in the season.” Duggan in May said it’s hard to “see a substantial role” for the rookie in 2023. That is, unless the Giants once again struggle with a spate of wideout injuries. Hyatt appears to be a bench stash in deeper redraft leagues this summer.

We are begging Twitter to avoid talking about Campbell playing the “Deebo Role” in 2023 at this time. While Campbell seeing snaps at running back is certainly interesting -- especially when you consider the ongoing situation with Saquon Barkley -- it feels like there’s little to see here at this time. Campbell joined the Giants on a one-year contract after spending his first four seasons with the Colts, where he missed 34 games over that span. Campbell finally enjoyed a healthy season in 2022, posting career-highs as a receiver (63-623-3), and has a chance to earn a role with the Giants this offseason. While he may see some occasional touches out of the backfield, we wouldn’t anything significant enough to move the needle from a fantasy perspective.

Barkley is still in search of a new contract after the Giants opted to franchise tag him this offseason. The 26-year-old running back was absent from OTAs and appears unlikely to take the field until a new deal is reached. Barkley noted the possibility of him sitting out the season remains on the table, especially if a deal isn’t reached by July 17th. He also added that he isn’t looking to “reset the RB market” but that he believes he’s deserving of a long-term deal rather than the $10.1 million he’s set to make on the franchise tag this season. Last season, Barkley totaled 1,650 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns, with the offense running solely through him at times. While it would be surprising to see this situation move into a holdout, Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano wrote last month that “it doesn’t sound like a long-term deal for Barkley is particularly close.” This continues to be a situation to monitor.

The drumbeat of the Giants early offseason has leaned heavily towards columns about Waller, and if that wasn’t overt enough for you, here’s a beat reporter out-and-out saying that Waller will be the target leader. Duggan points to Brian Daboll and OC Mike Kafka having experience in offenses with the tight end as a No. 1 option in New England and Kansas City, respectively. Saquon Barkley led the Giants with 76 targets last year.

Shepard, who tore his ACL in Week 3, is returning from his second major surgery after tearing his Achilles in 2021. The Giants limited Shepard to non-contact drills but this is a good first step for the injury-prone wideout. Re-signed to a minimum deal in March, Shepard will compete for targets on a crowded Giants’ depth chart if healthy for Week 1.

The “crowd of veterans at wide receiver” and the “need for him to develop his all-around skill set” will be obstacles for Hyatt to overcome if he is to be an immediate contributor. Duggan does believe that Hyatt will be a deep threat from Day 1. It’s hard to argue that the Giants have placed a ton of veteran competition ahead of Hyatt, as the depth chart has an extra layer of Jamison Crowder and Parris Campbell-level vets for him to climb.

Fantasy drafters have been quick to draft rookie fifth-round pick Eric Gray this offseason, but Carroll believes Breida has the inside edge to retain his role as the RB2 in the Giants’ offense. Breida, 28, totaled 338 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown last season and has worked with head coach Brian Daboll dating back to their time in Buffalo. While Breida’s experience will work to his advantage early on, he may need to fight off Gray in training camp as he becomes more familiar with the system and proves he’s ready for more looks.