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A 3-step plan for the New York Giants to fix their offensive line

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New York Giants, Daniel Jones

If you’re a New York Giants fan, you’ve likely experienced pain, depression, and even a bit of resentment this season. Whether it be the inexcusable timeout usage from Joe Judge or Nate Solder doing his best turnstile impression, the team is soon to be renamed “The Big Apple Circus.” I want to say that’s a dramatic response, but the fact Dave Gettleman remains the Giants’ general manager after four consecutive losing seasons speaks to the inept of ownership and their desire for nepotism than building a functioning team.

However, they do have talented players, even if they spend more time riding injured reserve than their qualities to victory. Judge continues to justify the retention of his job by claiming he’s building a culture, which by all accounts, seems to be a losing one. Maybe the players haven’t given up, but the fans see through the BS and know his words amount to four wins and multiple blow-out losses.

“I’m very happy with the support the ownership gives,” Judge said regarding his job security.

Judge clearly has a concept of what “do this the right way” looks like, but other teams have expedited a rebuild in far less time, focusing in on essential player groups. Maybe Gettleman convinced Judge that the offensive line he built for the offense would hold up, but at this point, Joe is the one taking the brunt of the blame for his ineptitude.

“I’ve said this from the beginning, I’m not interested in coming and having some kind of quick flash, I’m not interested in shortcuts, I’m not interested in quick fixes. I want to do this the right way and when I took this job, I made it very, very clear that I was only going to do this if we were all committed to doing this the right way and that’s been something that’s been very clear from ownership on down,” Judge said.

Yes, injuries have had an impact, but the team’s foundation is flawed. Overspending on interior defenders and a lack of resource allocation toward the offensive line stand out like a sore thumb. To be fair, the team did unload a massive deal for Nate Solder, spend the 4th overall pick in 2020 on a left tackle, and a bevy of mid-round selections on interior linemen. It wasn’t enough, not even close for a general manager that spent the first two years making empty promises to a fan base that was craving success. Most bought into the coach-speak, but it wasn’t until this season where everything hit the fan.

Nonetheless, the first step in correcting Gettleman’s mess is fixing the OL, which is entirely possible this upcoming offseason.

Three-step plan for the New York Giants to solve OL problems:

Step 1: Draft an offensive tackle top-10

For the 2nd time in three years, the Giants will have to spend a top-10 pick on an offensive tackle. Otherwise, any quarterback worth a damn will be under duress. Andrew Thomas seems to be blossoming into an elite left tackle, but they need a complement on the right side, whether that by Evan Neal out of Alabama or Ikem Ekwonu from NC State.

That’s the first necessary step in putting the OL in the right direction. The Giants will be paying $4 million in a void year to rid themselves of Nate Solder, and to be quite honest, I’d be willing to spend more to catapult him via trebuchet into the stratosphere. Finding a young replacement with elite potential is the perfect start to this 3-step plan.

Step 2: Trade back with 2nd top-10 pick and take best interior guard available

The Giants need to asset-up for a run at Bryce Young in the 2023 NFL Draft, so trading back is a step in the right direction. Similar to their plan this past year, a team will see a QB like Kenny Pickett dropping and decide to take a chance. The Giants are in a perfect position to potentially trade back twice in the 1st round and cash in big time.

If they can settle in the 13-17 range, there are plenty of solid interior linemen to take a chance on. If a top edge rusher isn’t on the board at that point, stick to solving the trenches in the 1st round and take a high-upside defender in the 2nd round. Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum may be available in the 10-15 range given the fact he’s a traditional center, and most players at that position don’t go top-10. Another player to keep an eye on is Kenyon Green out of Texas A&M, who’s being mocked in the 15-20 range.

Step 3: Clear cap space to sign Andrew Norwell at guard

The Giants initially missed out on Andrew Norwell back in 2018, who signed a five-year, $66.5 million deal with Jacksonville. He never lived up to the monster contract, but he’s a solid option on the market who will likely come at a discount given his age (30). He’s been a consistently great pass-blocker throughout his career, and the No. 1 priority for the Giants is protecting their quarterback.

There will be other targets on the market, and the Giants can clear upward of $40 million by cutting several players. The dead money will hurt, but at the end of the day, they will need to sacrifice to put their offense in a position to grow.

What do you think about this 3-step plan? Comment here!

Report: Giants lose DL Leonard Williams to ‘significant’ elbow injury

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New York Giants, Leonard Williams

In the first half of Week 14 against the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants interior defender Leonard Williams walked to the sideline and into the tunnel. Williams didn’t have a limp or a ginger step, but held his arm in pain, returning later on with a brace on his elbow.

Williams was eventually ruled out with injury. For the first time this season, the Giants lost their star interior lineman. Having never missed a game of his entire career due to injury, Williams is projected to miss the rest of the season with the elbow issue, which was coined “significant” by NFL reporter Ian Rapoport.

Williams signed a three-year, $63 million deal this past off-season, counting $9.4 million against the salary cap and $27.3 million against the teams salary in 2022. The deal includes an out in 2023 which would count $8.3 million in dead money, a nice parting gift from general manager Dave Gettleman, who is expected to retire at season’s end.

Despite the Giants playing less than adequate football, Williams has tallied 62 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 10 QB hits, and four tackles for a loss this season. Natural regression affected his play after posting 11.5 sacks, 30 QB hits, and 14 tackles for loss in 2020, but he has still been effective for the most part.

The Giants’ defense doesn’t deserve the brunt of the blame, considering the offense is averaging below 18 points per game for the second consecutive season and once again looking toward a major overhaul this upcoming off-season.

At this point, Joe Judge and the coaching staff are simply trying to press the fast-forward button to the end of the year, with the majority of the team’s playmakers missing significant time.

Reacting and Roasting: Giants ride offense to another disheartening loss Vs Miami

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mike glennon, giants

The New York Giants dropped another disheartening game to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, thanks to another abysmal offensive performance. To my surprise, some fans even clamored that backup quarterback Mike Glennon would offer the Giants a better opportunity to win over Miami, but his long neck did nothing but underthrow receivers and churn out one of the team’s worst performances of the year (which I thought would be hard to do).

Glennon, who was diagnosed with a concussion following the game, finished with just 187 yards and an interception, being sacked three times. Interestingly, the coaching staff came to the conclusion that Glennon was the best backup option for Jones. They are opposites of one another, which entirely disrupts the offensive scheme.

The entire concept behind a backup quarterback is to supplement similar strengths to the starter, and the coaching staff couldn’t even do that correctly, bringing in a stagnant passer that has less mobility than Nate Solder after he’s been put on his backside.

At this point in the season, the only positives we can rely on are draft selections. After Chicago and New York dropped their games on Sunday, they currently host the No.6 and 7 overall picks in the 2022 NFL draft. If Seattle wins against San Francisco, the Giants would increase their spot to the 5th overall selection.

For another consecutive season, the biggest positive is how high the Giants can get in the draft, which displays an unfortunate organizational flaw. Failure has become the new norm for Big Blue, ranging from the absurd usage of timeouts in peculiar situations to the decision-making of the offensive play-caller. However, that doesn’t even touch on how poor the offensive line is, barely opening up gaps large enough for a peewee football player to exploit.

This team has reached new levels of bad, and at this point, a clean break from general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge might be the best move. If the Giants are keen on ridding themselves of Gettleman once and for all at the end of the season, forcing Judge on a new GM could spell trouble. God forbid the Mara’s elevate Kevin Abrams to the general manager spot, we will be watching one of the most aggravating downfalls of a sports franchise in the past decade.

There comes a point that when Twitter armchair GM’s are proposing better ideas and concepts than the actual coaches on the Giants’ staff, you know the organization is headed toward the abyss.

The New York Giants face an even more scary offensive line situation post-season

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new york giants, daniel jones

The New York Giants have one of the worst pass-blocking offensive lines in football, ranking 31st, just one spot ahead of the Miami Dolphins. After years of poor drafting and resource allocation, general manager Dave Gettleman is preparing to walk the plank at season’s end, a reality that most fans have been waiting for for quite some time.

When the Giants originally hired Gettleman, he was praised for his mid-round drafting capabilities in the trenches, but it seems as if his scouting department in Carolina might’ve been the catalyst and not the GM himself. Ever since joining Big Blue, his inconsistencies and misses on the OL have been apparent.

The Giants have ranked near dead last in pass-blocking in the past two consecutive seasons, showcasing a fundamental issue in the front office. That is why reports have indicated Gettleman‘s departure after the 2021 campaign. In addition, it is no surprise that the drafting has gotten significantly better once head coach Joe Judge joined the team, as the Giants managed to land Andrew Thomas in the first round in 2020. Gettleman had never spent a first-round pick on an offensive lineman before Thomas, showing the impact that Judge had on the team’s strategy.

However, when looking at how poor the unit has performed this season, things are only preparing to get worse during the off-season, as the Giants have minimal salary cap to work with.

Offensive linemen under contract:

-Andrew Thomas

-Matt Peart

-Shane Lemieux

-Nick Gates

-Ben Bredeson

Offensive linemen preparing to leave:

-Billy Price

-Nate Solder

-Matt Skura

-Will Hernandez

Ultimately, the Giants will go into the off-season needing replacements at left guard, right guard, right tackle, and potentially center if Nick Gates is unable to make a full recovery.

Next off-season, the Giants currently have $3.5 million available to spend, considering they have massive contracts coming to a peak with Leonard Williams, James Bradberry, Sterling Shepard, Adoree Jackson, and Blake Martinez. All of those deals combined approach $100 million for just a few players when the depth on the team is incredibly inconsistent.

With minimal salary to spend, the Giants will have to rely on the 2022 NFL draft to plug multiple spots. The hope is that Lemieux can make a return and perform at an average level, but expecting rookies and young players to take over starting gigs without any experience is always a risk. As the Giants head into the final guaranteed year of Daniel Jones’s contract, decisions must be made on his 5th-year option, which will likely be a collaborative decision involving Judge and a new GM.

Gettleman’s parting gift will be an awful salary situation and a few individual talents but has left the trenches a mess, overly investing in interior defensive lineman and running backs when the team has far more pressing needs.

Giants Injury Report: Daniel Jones ruled out, pair of starting receivers doubtful

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daniel jones, giants

The New York Giants are preparing to take on the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon, but they will be without several starters on both sides of the ball as they look to string together another victory. Coming off a win against Philadelphia in which the defense held the Eagles to just seven points, the offense lagged behind.

Despite having quarterback Daniel Jones on hand, the Giants managed just 13 points, and with Mike Glennon slated to start against Miami, optimism certainly isn’t brewing.

Full injury report for the New York Giants:

OUT:

LB Trent Harris (Ankle)

DB Adoree Jackson (Quad)

TE Kaden Smith (Knee)

QB Daniel Jones (Neck)

The two big names here are Jones and Adoree Jackson, who both play significant roles. Jones was ruled out with a neck injury, not being cleared for contact this week, according to head coach Joe Judge. Without him, Big Blue will lean on Glennon, who is a pure pocket passer, taking out a significant portion of the Giants’ playbook.

Jackson, on the other hand, leaves a void at the No. 2 cornerback spot, and with Darnay Holmes landing on IR and rookie Rodarius Williams suffering a torn ACL earlier in the season, Patrick Graham will have to rely on rookie third-round pick Aaron Robinson to supplement the loss.

DOUBTFUL:

WR Sterling Shepard (Quad)

WR Kadarius Toney (Oblique/Quad)

Both Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney are doubtful for the contest, indicating they are unlikely to play. Without both starters, expect to see more Darius Slayton and Kenny Golladay for the Giants, but with the quarterback position in flux, they will likely have to rely on Saquon Barkley and the running game.

QUESTIONABLE:

FB Cullen Gillaspia (Calf)

WR John Ross (Illness/Quad) T

E Kyle Rudolph (Ankle)

T Nate Solder (Elbow)

Starting right tackle, Nate Solder was added to the injury report on Friday with an elbow issue, and if he fails to play on Sunday, expect to see plenty of Matt Peart. Peart was thrown under the bus a bit this past week by the coaching staff, indicating that Solder is the better player despite plenty of awful reps.

New York Giants’ cap situation paints an ugly picture of mismanagement

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New York Giants, Nate Solder

The New York Giants have made a number of moves this season to clear cap space in hopes of adding players and supplementing injuries. However, they have little room to work with in 2022, with the salary expected to rise by $30 million.

This past off-season, they presented massive contracts to Leonard Williams, Kenny Golladay and signed a bevy of smaller deals, including Devontae Booker and Kyle Rudolph. However, they currently have just $3.5 million available to spend next off-season, which isn’t even enough to sign their first-round picks from the 2022 NFL draft (they have two picks).

The Giants’ front office took an extremely odd route building the team, overspending at position players instead of essentials like the offensive line and pass rush. In fact, they have more than $25 million tied up in two receivers, both of which are considered injury-prone.

Golladay will count $21.15 million against the salary cap next season, with Shepard earning $12.5 million. Those are monstrous numbers when looking at the offensive line, who are making just a fraction of their cap hits combined.

The New York Giants have taken an ugly approach toward building their roster:

Total OL cap allocation for 2022: $20,229,049

Total WR cap allocations for 2022: $38,681,791

There is no better way to doom a team than invest salary, and draft picks at wide receiver, a position that becomes useless when your offensive line isn’t blocking appropriately. Injecting more talent at WR should be the very last thing you do after building a strong offensive line, in which a young quarterback can sit behind and wait for his receivers to create separation.

Currently, the Giants’ line ranks 31st in the NFL in pass-blocking, just one year after ranking dead last in the same category. Unfortunately, quarterback Daniel Jones has been unable to develop properly due to constant pressure and poor situations.

Looking at teams with more prominent offensive lines, it is clear that they invest heavily in the trenches. Just take a look at the Dallas Cowboys, who have made a living with fantastic players protecting their QB. While they fail in other areas, they are routinely competitive because of their line, with two of their lineman earning upwards of $37 million combined next season.

Successful teams invest considerably in their OL, and the Giants have failed miserably at doing so. Until they solve that problem, they will remain in the dark ages. With general manager Dave Gettleman preparing to retire, according to reports, the front office needs to find a replacement that has a strong history of investing properly in offensive line talent. Gettleman rarely spent high draft selections on bolstering the unit in the past, with Andrew Thomas being his first-ever selection in the first round to bolster the OL (with the Giants and Panthers).

The New York Giants have found themselves a stud in the secondary

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xavier mckinney, giants

The New York Giants may be struggling this season with a 4–7 record, but they have several players with an upward trajectory and a future with the team.

In the Giants’ most recent went over the Philadelphia Eagles, the defense made a significant impression, holding Philly to just seven points, blanking them in the first half for the first time this season. Patrick Graham’s unit held quarterback Jalen Hurts to just 129 yards through the air and three interceptions, good for a 17.3 QBR. While the pass rush and run defense were spotty, the coverage was incredible, forcing Hurts to make wayward throws and take unnecessary risks where defensive backs were ready to take advantage.

However, one secondary piece in specific had another stand-out performance. Second-year safety Xavier McKinney finished the contest with eight total tackles, two passes defended, and an interception. Xavier dropped an interception on the final drive of the game, but made a streaking run from the free safety spot to undercut a throw to the middle of the field.

The second half of his season has been incredible, posting elite grades over the last three contests. McKinney earned a league-high among safeties 92.2 overall defensive grade this week, per PFF. He also posted a 90.5 coverage grade and 84.2 tackling grade, making two stops and allowing just 14 yards on one reception in coverage. All year, McKinney has only given up 229 yards and has five interceptions to his name, the most of any Giants defensive back by a large margin.

After suffering a fractured foot during his rookie season, McKinney has used the past year to make up for lost time, and he is finally looking like an established player with an understanding of the NFL game. X-man’s game speed and reaction timing have improved the past few weeks significantly, as he comprehends opposing quarterbacks and their tendencies.

At this rate, McKinney is on pace to be a Pro Bowler in the coming years, and he’s already in line for his first appearance this season. At 6’1″ and 200 pounds, McKinney has a ton of potential left to unveil, and at 23-years-old, the Giants have found themselves a budding star in the secondary. With fantastic corners in James Bradberry and Adoree Jackson, all the Giants need is a premier edge rusher to give them the last piece to the puzzle.

While the defense has been playing phenomenal as of late, the offense has lagged behind, but this upcoming off-season offers the Giants an opportunity to change course and correct their wrongdoings on the offensive line.

New York Giants Injury Update: Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard trending down

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kadarius toney, giants

The New York Giants have faced significant injuries at the wide receiver and offensive line positions this season. In fact, the Giants have only featured the majority of their playmakers with a handful of snaps, which may point to a bigger problem with the training staff.

The Giants are preparing to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, and they are expected to be without several starters on both sides of the ball. Logan Ryan contracted Covid last week, missing Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and will likely be ruled out against Philadelphia over the weekend.

However, the team’s receivers are once again being plagued by the injury bug during the second half of the season.

Four offensive players likely to miss Week 12 for the New York Giants:

Kadarius Toney: Quad

Toney started the season with an ankle injury that hampered him early on, but he proved to be a focal point on offense against the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys. Since then, he has made a minimal impact as coordinator Jason Garrett failed to incorporate him into their strategy. Toney picked up a quad injury against the Buccaneers, and if he’s unable to practice on Friday, it is extremely unlikely he’s able to suit up on Sunday.

Sterling Shepard: Quad

Another playmaker who has missed time this season is Sterling Shepard, having played in just five games. Shepard showed solid chemistry with quarterback Daniel Jones, picking up 324 yards and a score on 32 receptions. Shep, though, suffered a quad injury against the Kansas City Chiefs and has been unable to practice since. He is almost guaranteed to miss Sunday’s game.

Kaden Smith: Knee

Reserve tight end Kaden Smith has been dealing with a knee injury all season long, and while he has appeared in most games despite the injury, he is still working through it on a weekly basis. I wouldn’t expect Smith to suit up, but his role is insignificant at this point.

Kyle Rudolph: Ankle

The Giants lost free-agent signing Kyle Rudolph against the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. The expectation is that Rudolph will miss Sunday’s game as well, so the Giants will be without two tight ends and two of their primary receivers.

Predicting the future of the Giants after being embarrassed on National Television

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New York Giants, Joe Judge

The New York Giants were embarrassed on national television on Monday evening against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, further plummeting an organization that is gasping for air after years of incompetence.

With management failing to find the right front office executives to put the team in the right direction, the Giants now face another harsh reality, the firing of their general manager and several coaches to try and right a ship that has capsized continuously the past few seasons. The team now sits at a measly 3–7 on the year, coming off a 30–10 loss to Tampa.

With two weeks to prepare for this matchup, the Giants seemed as if they didn’t even have a plan, failing to execute in every stage of the game and giving the Buccaneers arguably their easiest win of the season. Offensively, quarterback Daniel Jones threw for just 167 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. One mind-blowing statistic is that left tackle Andrew Thomas has more touchdown catches than Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney combined this season. Golladay signed a four-year, $72 million deal with Big Blue, and Toney was drafted 20th overall to provide elite play-making abilities.

Since the beginning of the 2020 season, the Giants rank dead last in touchdowns, with 42 total. Coordinator Jason Garrett has failed miserably to develop a scheme capable of sustaining efficiency.

However, the failure to build and construct an adequate team has also raised many red flags, likely spelling the end of Dave Gettleman’s tenure with the Giants.

The future of the team is incredibly murky, but if wholesale changes aren’t made in the near future, fans may begin to avoid the team like the plague.

Predicting the future for the New York Giants:

1.) Transition play-calling duties to Freddie Kitchens

First things first, the Giants need to make a change on offense, and it starts with shifting playcalling duties to senior offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens. Kitchens has experience in the past with the Cleveland Browns as their head coach, developing Baker Mayfield.

Kitchens may not be the forward-thinking offensive mind the Giants need, but they simply need something different on offense to work with, as they can no longer allow Garrett to hold back the team with his porous playcalling and terrible strategies. The lack of execution and basic fundamentals the offense displays has to fall on somebody’s lap, and Garrett is the top man in charge of leading the unit, so this seems like the most probable result of his deficiencies.

2.) Allow Dave Gettleman to retire peacefully at season’s end

The Giants try to maintain their loyalty and class despite awful play and losing seasons. Given that fact, owner John Mara will likely give Dave Gettleman the proper exit, allowing him to retire peacefully at seasons and without making a message transition.

Considering the Giants can’t begin looking at new general manager prospects until after the season anyway, firing Gettleman prematurely may cause more havoc within the organization. I would like to see Gettleman fired as much as the next fan, but this is the most likely course of action for upper management.

3.) Allow Jason Garrett’s contract to expire, he leaves without any drama

The Giants brought on Garrett for two seasons to help develop Daniel Jones and curate a successful offensive unit. His failure has dragged the Giants to the bottom of the NFL, arguably worse than the 0-9 Lions.

If not for stellar defensive play at times, the Giants would be staring the potential No. 1 pick in the face, but it is possible they are in the top five for the second time in four years.

At this point, Big Blue needs to consider bringing in a young mind that can put together an offense capable of putting up more than 20 points per game. There’s no faith left in Garrett, and even head coach Joe Judge was willing to fire a bit of blame his way after the defeat to Tampa.

4.) Hunt for a new GM and OC

Once the season ends, expect the Giants to begin a diligent search for a new offensive coordinator and general manager. There’s no guarantee Judge will remain with the team after this year, but finding a new GM will be a priority. Many claim they want ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, and while he will likely be a prospect, his outward love for Dwayne Haskins and hate for Andrew Thomas bubbles the surface when considering him.

There will be a few solid options available, and given the Giants have two first-round picks, the job could have some attractiveness. Nonetheless, they are cash-strapped and still have to make a decision on Daniel Jones moving forward, but with the right coaching staff, they could see the best of DJ. However, at this point, the 3rd-year QB is shell-shocked as a result of bad offensive line play, and there’s a chance he may never recover.

3 reasons the Giants will likely stick with Daniel Jones for one more season

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daniel jones, giants

Ever since the New York Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones out of Duke, they have failed to build a proper offense around him. The offensive line has been abysmal since his inception in the NFL, and that reality hasn’t changed during the 2021 season.

Currently, the Giants feature the 30th ranked pass-blocking unit, per PFF. It gets worse — they also feature the 25th overall run-blocking unit, which is an essential factor in establishing a strong passing game.

Through eight weeks of the regular season, the Giants have experienced injuries beyond their wildest dreams, with the majority of playmakers sitting out for a variety of reasons. Saquan Barkley suffered a low ankle sprain against Dallas, Kenny Golladay a hyperextended knee, Kadarius Toney has been fighting his way through ankle troubles, and Sterling Shepard is battling Hamstring and quad injuries.

Aside from Jones’s playmakers, starting left tackle Andrew Thomas suffered an ankle injury against the Rams, and ever since then, the OL has been appalling.

However, it is likely the Giants move on from general manager Dave Gettleman at the end of the season, and part of the contingency is that Daniel Jones will likely stick around for another season as they continue to evaluate his qualities. The question is, what GM will be willing to take over knowing they simply don’t have the control necessary to build a quality team?

Jones has experienced growth in some categories, including pocket presence and completion percentage, but he still struggles with staring down receivers and making poor decisions at times. Having minimal time in the pocket undoubtedly contributes to his inability to read coverages and making boneheaded mistakes.

Three reasons Daniel Jones will stick around with the Giants next season:

1.) The offensive line has been horrendous

As stated before, the offensive line ranks among the worst in the NFL, and it has been that way for the past three seasons. Jones was sacked 45 times last year in 14 games and is on pace to go down 40+ times this year over a 17 game season.

Simply watch the clip below of starting right tackle Nate Solder getting lifted off the ground by one arm and put on his backside at the end of the Giants’ most recent loss to Kansas City. When you have tackles playing at an incompetent level, it significantly impacts the play of the quarterback.

Many have continued to blame Daniel Jones for the Giants’ struggles on offense, but having experienced little pass-protection since entering the NFL, he has been unable to take the necessary leaps in development. Take a look at one of the more significant hits he took in Week 8, as the protection scheme failed almost instantly.

The Giants simply can’t evaluate Jones properly unless he has proper time in the pocket to throw the football. As he experienced against the New Orleans Saints, when he has time to allow routes to develop, he is an incredibly accurate passer with solid qualities.

2.) Failure to properly evaluate Daniel Jones

A new general manager may decide to draft his own quarterback, but the Giants are better off sticking with Jones for one more season on his rookie deal and investing their two first-round selections on offensive linemen or a mixture of OL and edge rusher.

I have little doubt the Giants can win with Jones at quarterback, but they first need to solve their problems in the trenches, where everything begins and ends.

3.) Injuries and play-calling

Big Blue has experienced unfortunate luck with injuries this season, as Jones has been forced to utilize receivers like Collin Johnson and Dante Pettis, two practice squad players/reserve options. With names like Golladay and Barkley consistently missing games, Jones has barely had any time to develop chemistry with the players on the field, making success even more improbable.

Management will likely see that as an excuse, rightfully so. However, it shouldn’t justify retaining Gettleman, who started his fourth consecutive season as a general manager of the Giants with a losing record. It is time they move on to someone with a modernized approach who feels they can allocate their draft capital toward solving several important positions.