When the New York Giants secured Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers and locked him in with a five-year extension, they envisioned more than just a formidable pass rusher—they saw a mentor for third-year linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Drawing on his own experiences with mentor Haason Reddick in Carolina, Burns is expected to play a crucial role in Thibodeaux’s development. The presence of a seasoned professional like Burns can be invaluable, providing guidance and boosting the career trajectory of a promising young player like Thibodeaux, who has yet to have a star mentor in his professional journey.
Brian Burns says he and Kayvon Thibodeaux are spending a lot of time together and enjoying the healthy competition. He compares their relationship to his with Haason Reddick and says having a veteran around "did wonders for [his] career" pic.twitter.
com/QBUyA9OGue The Giants Are Hoping For a Beautiful Burns and Thibodeaux Relationship Last season, Burns demonstrated why he’s regarded as one of the top rushers in the league, registering 40 pressures and nine sacks along with 30 tackles. Now, with the Giants, he aims to maintain this high level of performance and foster a similar success trajectory for Thibodeaux , who posted 43 pressures and 13 sacks over 981 snaps last year. Although Thibodeaux’s numbers slightly edged out Burns in some areas, his play was marked by bouts of inefficiency and inconsistency.
Burns showcased his skill during the Giants’ OTAs, making a no.
