Shepard lauds Giants' offseason additions: 'We needed weapons'

Count Sterling Shepard as one person who's happy about the New York Giants' offensive additions this offseason.

The Giants' offense - which ranked 31st in total touchdowns (27) and points per game (17.5) last year - will now feature the likes of Kenny Golladay, Kyle Rudolph, John Ross, and rookie Kadarius Toney, as well as former first-rounder Kelvin Benjamin.

"Super excited about it," Shepard told Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. "This offense was in need of some more weapons, and I feel like we got that accomplished over the offseason."

He added: "We needed weapons."

The 28-year-old doesn't see the influx of talent, particularly Toney, as head-to-head competition.

"That's just another weapon added to the team and to the offense, and he also brings some value in the return game," Shepard said.

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones organized workouts with some of the receivers in April. Shepard commended the third-year signal-caller for his leadership and maturity in getting the group together.

"We had a great time out there getting to know each other, and bonding with each other as well," Shepard said.

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