--"We didn't start out well, but we didn't get the first team on the field for very long, either," said QB Eli Manning. "I understand that the coaches have to see the guys who are fighting for roster spots. We'll get our chances."

--Wide receiver Plaxico Burress practiced for the first time during training camp Tuesday night. He has been trying to recover from an ankle injury, and still did not run any full-speed routes. He did jog through some patterns and caught a few passes from QB Eli Manning. "I just wanted to go out and gauge how I feel," Burress said. "I felt OK. I just got some new stuff (orthotics) in my shoes and this is the first day I ran in them. My feet are a little sore right now, so it's something I have to get used to. Once I get used to it and get the soreness out, I'll be back out here."

--Tight end Kevin Boss, a rookie (fifth round) last year who took over for the injured Jeremy Shockey, is now the starter with Shockey having been traded to New Orleans. He is bigger (265 pounds on his 6-6 frame) and plays with obviously more confidence. "His blocking is better, too," says position coach Mike Pope. "We miss Jeremy. I know I do, but Kevin is going to make the position proud."

--Head coach Tom Coughlin said he wants to get rookie QB Andre Woodson into the game Aug. 18 vs. Cleveland. "We have to see what he has learned and how far he has come," he says. "We like him. He has shown us a lot of good things."

QUOTE TO NOTE: "We evaluate every player in the league who becomes available. Quarterback is no different. We always put in our due diligence because you don't want to look back and admit you missed one." -- Giants head coach Tom Coughlin when asked if the team was considering QB Chad Pennington, cut by the Jets to make room for Brett Favre and later signed by Miami.