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Greg Van Roten, an offensive lineman, stated on Thursday that he signed this week with the New York Giants as a result of taking a “selective” approach to free agency.

“I believe that several factors came into play. At the end of December, I gave birth to my first kid. And since we were from Long Island, we were eager to get home. In the early days of free agency, Van Roten told New York reporters, “We had offers, but nothing really exciting or worth moving across the country again.” We decided to exercise patience and selectivity, and I was pleased that the Giants, along with my spouse and their family, were among the contenders. It was just one of those situations where, despite my extensive football experience, I wasn’t ready to seize the first chance since it was the initial chance. My intention was to observe the world and allow events unfold naturally.

Van Roten, 34, started playing in the NFL in 2012. With the Las Vegas Raiders, where current Giants offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo was employed, he enjoyed the finest season of his career last year.

“With Carm, I enjoyed the best year of my career. I’m really glad to be with him again,” Van Roten remarked. He’s an excellent X- and O-team coach who does a fantastic job of conceptually tying the pass game and the run game together. It’s a terrific system to play in because, as an offensive lineman, you’re never at a disadvantage.

During spring training, Van Roten was definitely not a member of any NFL team. His training camp is one week behind schedule. How much labor is required of him?

I’ve been exercising, so I’m in good shape. The form of a football is slightly different. The science suggests, I believe, about twenty full pace game reps. However, to do that, you have to be physically fit. He declared, “I’m going to make the most of my time in training camp to get in football shape.”

On Thursday, Van Roten worked at the center. It is anticipated that he will go to guard, most likely the right side, as soon as starter center John Michael Schmitz resumes drills. Schmitz’s shoulder issue has kept him out of four workouts.

Van Roten remarked, “I won’t whine about reps off, especially at my senior age for this activity. “However, since I only arrived here yesterday, they were tending to me today on a somewhat of a pitch count while everyone else ramped up to get to this point.” They are ensuring that I am not simply moving too quickly or too hard.