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Giants O-line is Expensive and Awful
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Herman Edwards never coached the New York Giants. It doesn't matter much. Gotham's media (and NFL Films) had one heck of a time with one of his most memorable soundbites while leading the crosstown NY Jets.
"You play to win the game". Everyone remembers the expression on his face. Some even remember where they were when they heard him say it.
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New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
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Fast forward to the present. Neither the Giants or Jets are winning very often these days. Both are losing for many of the same reasons.
The lack of a true franchise signal-caller... Little to no imagination on offense... Constant offensive line rebuilds that never seem to reach their completion... Looking for a little insult for those injuries? Here's the worst part.
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The Jets may finally have an O-line they can be proud of. Meanwhile, Big Blue has seemingly only created a bigger bill for itself.
The Giants have one of the least-talented and most expensive offensive lines in the entire NFL
There's an old NFL proverb that suggests games are won and lost in the trenches. It's a tried and true theory that has proven true for decades, one that the G-Men refuse to learn.
To make matters worse, they've had to watch the hated Philadelphia Eagles master this. By doing so, Philly has appeared in three Super Bowls during an eight-year span, and twice, they have brought home the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
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Thanks to a mixture of free-agent band-aids, projects, and injury replacements, New York is stuck in neutral despite, somehow, being home to one of pro football's three most expensive offensive lines.
Teams sparing no expense to keep their QBs upright 🛡️
H/T @Jason_OTC — The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) June 1, 2025
Okay, let's be fair. The Giants have tried to upgrade their offensive front. Andrew Thomas has looked good when healthy. He just can't stay on the field.
Evan Neal was supposed to be a part of the upgrade. Most draft scouts gave him favorable and first-round grades. He simply hasn't provided what New York has hoped he would.
Neal was selected to play tackle. Now, he's competing for a chance to play guard after his fifth-year option was declined. Jon Runyan was a 2024 free-agent acquisition, but his most recent season ended with injury.
Fingers are crossed that John Michael Schmitz may take a leap. He probably won't if one is seeking an honest opinion. Jermaine Eluemunor occasionally showed flashes at right tackle, but he was moved to the left side of the formation out of necessity.
Aaron Stinnie and Greg Van Roten were added during free agency. Marcus Mbow was drafted. There's no point in fibbing. This is a very concerning unit.
The goal is to stay out of the NFC East's cellar, avoid catastrophe, and, hopefully, keep Russell Wilson and crew vertical. Unfortunately, they need better play out of their O-line to accomplish that.
The running game wasn't awful, but Big Blue often found itself in a hole. That made throwing the ball a necessity and often rendered the rushing attack useless.
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It's a make-or-break season for Brian Daboll. It's a make-or-break year for Joe Schoen. Heck, it's do-or-die time for this entire organization.
A deep postseason run probably isn't in this team's immediate future. Still, a few wins and, maybe, some lucky breaks can begin steering this ship in the right direction. Honestly, anything that will make this fan base smile will be appreciated.
