Jints get feeling of safety with rookie

There's a strong belief among those in the Giants front office and coaching staff that first-round draft pick Kenny Phillips will challenge for playing time sooner rather than later. His first chance to make an impression comes today during the start of the two-day Giants rookie mini-camp at Giants Stadium.

This will be the first look at Phillips wearing Giants colors after he started and excelled for three years in Miami orange, green and white. Phillips will be one of the seven draft picks in attendance, along with 12 undrafted free agents signed by the team, and others in for tryouts. Of all the newcomers, Phillips is thought to be the closest to being NFL-ready and the Giants will not be surprised at all if he works his way into the lineup at free safety before very long. Continue