Giants Poised for an Audacious Left Tackle Shake-Up A Mighty New Era Begins
The absence of Andrew Thomas is proving to be a bigger blow to the NY Giants than anyone anticipated. Thomas, an All-Pro player, was the linchpin of the offensive line, but now he’s out for the season due to a foot injury.
Joshua Ezeudu, who isn’t suited for the left tackle position, started against the Eagles, and it was a disaster. Despite this, Brian Daboll and the team are hesitant to move Jermaine Eluemunor to left tackle and give Evan Neal another shot at right tackle.
So, what’s Joe Schoen’s plan to strengthen the offensive line? According to Adam Schefter, Schoen is bringing in former first-round pick D.J. Humphries for a visit in East Rutherford. If signed, it’s likely he’d quickly secure a starting role. However, there’s a significant concern about his knee injury.
Giants scrambling for a solution to a problem they didn’t address in the offseason. Will first round pick Evan Neal play a snap this season? https://t.co/exhdvXnCaq
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) October 22, 2024
Giants Poised for an Audacious Left Tackle Shake-Up A Mighty New Era Begins
It remains unclear whether Humphries will join the Giants, but the move sends a troubling message. It suggests Schoen may be conceding defeat on his selection of Evan Neal, which could go down as one of the worst first-round picks in the team’s history.
No disrespect to Humphries, but he suffered a torn ACL late last season and was released in March. The fact that he remains unsigned indicates teams are wary about his recovery. Is this going to be another case of a player going straight from the couch to the field for the Giants?
Schoen’s struggles with the offensive line are well-known. The fact that he and Daboll entered the season with the same backup plan for Thomas is laughable. Now, they’re considering a band-aid solution by signing someone still on the mend from an ACL injury?
While the free-agent pool is limited, signing Humphries—if it happens—doesn’t seem like the right move for the team. Ezeudu isn’t the answer at left tackle, and Schoen’s early abandonment of Neal feels like yet another mistake. The Giants continue to frustrate their fanbase with puzzling decisions both on and off the field.
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