Brian Burns acknowledges Giants' optimism but highlights need to prove it
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:47 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
As the New York Giants approach the end of their offseason program, edge rusher Brian Burns expressed excitement about the team's potential under new head coach John Harbaugh. Burns emphasized that while optimism is high, the team must validate its progress on the field. Looking back, the Giants have struggled historically with only two winning seasons in the last decade, underscoring the necessity of translating positive feelings into actual performance. The Giants will commence mandatory minicamp this week, setting the stage for their training camp ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Giants hired John Harbaugh as head coach in January.
- •Brian Burns noted a positive feeling but stressed the need to perform.
- •Giants have two winning seasons in the past ten years.
- •Mandatory minicamp kicks off this week.
- •Training camp will begin in a few weeks.
- 10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Brian Burns: Giants feel different, but have to prove it on the field
"The Giants' move to hire John Harbaugh as their head coach in January sparked hopes that the team will be able to return to being contender and that feeling has not flagged as the team nears the end of its offseason program.
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