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The New York Giants may have injected excitement into their fanbase this offseason, but their roster is still a long way from becoming a playoff contender.
At least, that's what the latest roster rankings by ESPN would suggest.
The World Wide Leader slotted the Giants' roster at No. 27, which, as fans of Big Blue unfortunately have grown accustomed to, means they're setting up to be one of the worst five teams in the NFL this season.
As for the team's biggest weakness? ESPN gave that dubious crown to the New York Giants' offensive line.
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"The Giants are set to return all five starters from 2024, but that might not be a good thing," ESPN's Mike Clay wrote. "LT Andrew Thomas is very good, but he has missed substantial game action in recent seasons and doesn't have a ton of help. LG Jon Runyan, C John Michael Schmitz Jr., RG Greg Van Roten and RT Jermaine Eluemunor all posted below-average-to-poor PFF grades and run block win rates last season, with all three interior linemen ranking bottom 20 in the latter stat among 92 qualified players. The draft provided minimal help, as fifth-round guard Marcus Mbow was the only OL investment."
Unfortunately for the Giants, that offensive line will eventually be charged with blocking for first-round rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Veteran Russell Wilson will begin the season as the starter, but at some point, the reins will be handed to the former Ole Miss star.
Perhaps it may be a good idea to wait a season, or at least until New York's O-line proves it's capable of at least league-average pass protection.
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