Is the New York Giants' message of accountability getting to rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter, who has already been benched twice this year for missing practices?

"I think it's getting there for sure," interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen said on Thursday ahead of Big Blue's Week 15 matchup against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium this Sunday.

Interim head coach Mike Kafka has tried to instill a more rigid system since taking over for Brian Daboll, who was fired following a Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears.

The former boss was far more loose with the No. 3 overall pick, perhaps out of desperation to keep his job. Ultimately, it didn't work, and Carter's penchant for being late or missing out on walkthroughs altogether forced Kafka's hand.

He benched the Penn State p

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