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The First True Test For The Offensive Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Giants made some significant moves to fix their offensive line this off-season. From Mark Glowinski<\/a> to drafting Evan Neal<\/a> in the first round, this is Daniel Jones<\/a>\u2018s best protection group yet. This was clear during a particular play in the preseason, where the pocket was as clean as a whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, exhibition games don\u2019t mean anything when backups and practice squad players are the ones on the field most of the game. But, the games that matter are finally here. The real test begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There will be some rough patches. Neal showed flashes of being a dominant lineman for years to come but playing in his first actual NFL game comes with struggles. Remember when Andrew Thomas<\/a> struggled his rookie season and people called him a bust? Well, he improved mightily in his second season and is locked in as the team\u2019s left tackle for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As much as we want Neal to succeed now, we have to lower our expectations. However, with the Titans losing Harold Landry<\/a> for the season, his job protecting Jones may be a bit easier here in Week 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Shane Lemieux out against Tennessee, head coach Brian Daboll will roll with Ben Bredeson<\/a> at left guard. In his first season with New York, he finished with an overall 56.2 blocking grade according to PFF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free agent acquisition Jon Feliciano<\/a> will start at center and Glowinski at the right guard position. Feliciano has familiarity with what Daboll expects from his days in Buffalo, and Glowinski was part of a dominant offensive line that helped Johnathan Taylor have a breakout season last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It won\u2019t be perfect, but these five linemen should give Jones enough time to find weapons down the field.<\/p>\n\n\n Though I love the preseason, there\u2019s always a risk for players to get hurt and miss out on games that actually matter. That can be said for New York, who may not have a first-round pick, Kayvon Thibodeaux<\/a>, on the defensive side of the ball. The same can be said for Azeez Ojulari<\/a>, who is battling a calf injury. Both players are doubtful as of this publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With both guys out, the team\u2019s pass rush takes a major blow. Ojulari recorded eight sacks last season during his rookie year and was expected to take a step forward this season. Thibodeaux brings an injection of burst and ability to get to the quarterback from his days as an Oregon Duck. They both will be missed mightily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on the depth chart, Jihad Ward<\/a> and Tomon Fox<\/a> will have the first crack at replacing them. Fox is widely known for his game-winning hit against the Bengals in week two of the preseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/articles.runyourpool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AP22255212369092.jpg\")
Pass Rush Is A Big Concern For The New York Giants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n