Their one sack was produced by Marvin Washington, a rookie lineman, against Cleveland in the season's second game.

"There have been few if any rookie defensive linemen making an impact."

With Moore in the fold, the Giants have signed their top rookie linemen.

Matt Lentz, a rookie offensive lineman, was put on the injured reserve list with an elbow injury and is out for the season.

This morning after practice Hamilton asked three other rookie linemen to simulate the other team's offense.

Mandarich said he still wants to be the first $1 million-a-year rookie lineman.

There is no question the Giants are happy with their rookie offensive linemen, but they did not plan to test that confidence so quickly.

But one of the most distinguishable players on defense was a large rookie lineman named William "Refrigerator" Perry.

Twice in two days, he got into fights on the practice field with Greg Mark, a rookie defensive lineman.

Jason Fabini, a rookie offensive lineman, added: "It was a great gesture for him.