EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants top pick Kayvon Thibodeaux says he feels «really confident» in being ready to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers despite being limited in practice for the second consecutive day.
The rookie missed the opener because of a sprained right MCL he suffered in the second preseason game three-plus weeks ago. Coach Brian Daboll said that Thibodeaux participated in team drills on Wednesday.
Thibodeaux said that he did a bit more at Thursday's practice. The fifth-overall pick in this year's draft worked on the side with a trainer and rode the stationary bike during most of the period of practice open to the media. «Getting close,» Thibodeaux said Thursday. «Like I said, trying not to look too far — what is today?
Today is Thursday — still have Friday, Saturday. I'm really confident in this Sunday.» Thibodeaux said he was feeling «a lot better» than he had previously.