New York Giants’ Oversight Threatens to Hamper Offense
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has made some marquee additions this offseason.
Edge rusher Brian Burns figures to make a significant impact, and could round out a formidable pass-rush duo opposite emerging force Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Likewise, first-round pick Malik Nabers figures to add an element of explosiveness that the Giants‘ offense has been lacking for half a decade.
However, there is one position group the Giants have failed to address, or upgrade, that has been a weakness for at least a decade and perhaps the singular driving force behind the franchise making just one postseason berth since 2011.
New York Giants’ Offensive Line Remains a Major Worry
The Giants’ struggles building an offensive line have been an ongoing organizational failure.
While left tackle Andrew Thomas has developed into an All-Pro, New York’s four other starters up front face major questions entering the 2024 season.
Ahead of the 2024 season, Pro Football Focus’ John Kosko lists the Giants’ offensive line as the weakest in the NFL.
“Even after earning the worst offensive line grade of any team in 2023,” Kosko writes for PFF. “The Giants did very little to improve their unit this offseason. The group recorded a 44.6 PFF grade last year and will hope a fully healthy Andrew Thomas and the additions of guard Jon Runyan (56.5 PFF grade in 2023) and tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (68.7) can provide a boost.”
The Giants are hoping that a healthy Thomas can provide some stability, and dominance.
However, no team allowed more sacks during the 2023 season than the Giants’ 85. So, even as explosive as Malik Nabers has the potential to be, and as effective a runner and receiving option as Devin Singletary is, if the offensive line doesn’t improve, the Giants’ offense could once again struggle mightily this coming season.
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