Giants linebacker Abdul Carter and quarterback Jaxson Dart have been all business since the moment each was taken in the first round of last month's NFL Draft.

But like all of the others in this rookie class, they had to wait until Phase 3 of the league's offseason program, which began this week, to start blending in with their new teammates on the field.

Coach Brian Daboll started the versatile Carter working with the linebackers during the rookie minicamp, although the defender's progress will determine how quickly the coaches expand his pro-education. Dart will be brought along slowly, yet he's already exhibited strong leadership skills and maturity and threw the ball well Wednesday.

As far as the returning veterans, this phase provided the first look at how the Giants plan to work with offensive lineman Evan Neal, an oft-injured tackle who has started cross-training at left guard. Daboll also noted that several players who were coming off injuries - such as Malik Nabers (toe) - or had come down ill were being held back from participating. However, the coach added that the team had 100 percent attendance for this OTA session.

The Giants held their first media availability after Wednesday's practice and Big Blue Breakdown Live host Paul Dottino offered his first impressions on YouTube. He also fielded live chats, as well as audio and video calls, from fans.

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