Giants OC Comments On Kadarius Toney

Originally posted on The Cold Wire
By Lawrence Fernandez | Last updated 5/19/22

It looked like the New York Giants had seen the last of wide receiver Kadarius Toney.

While he did have a 189-yard game last season, the issues about him outweigh his on-field performance.

In that game wherein he broke Odell Beckham Jr.’s receiving record for a rookie, he was ejected for throwing a punch at the Dallas Cowboys’ Damontae Kazee.

He also manifested poor behavior during meetings and a lack of desire to study the playbook.

Toney also dealt with a number of injuries, starting with COVID-19 and a hamstring injury during training camp.

He also had oblique and shoulder injuries, forcing him to miss six games.

Toney finished his rookie campaign with 39 catches for 420 yards and no touchdowns.

Seeing no valid reason to retain him, Giants general manager Joe Schoen put him on the trading block.

Missing the 2022 voluntary workouts is also a concern, given his poor performance last season.

However, it seems like Toney is eating a humble pie after what offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said about him.

New OC Mike Kafka on WR Kadarius Toney: “Doing all the right things … on and off the field.”

Adds he’s been attentive in meetings. Good to work with.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) May 19, 2022

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan tweeted, “New OC Mike Kafka on WR Kadarius Toney: ‘Doing all the right things … on and off the field.’ Adds he’s been attentive in meetings. Good to work with.”