Top 5 weaknesses that continue to plague the Giants

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) breaks away from New England Patriots middle linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) breaks away from New England Patriots middle linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

5. Failing to Run the Ball 

Sometimes the Giants expect to make big gains but fail to settle for smaller, less risk-fraught gains by handing the ball to the running backs.

Most likely, many a Giants fan will throw an angry fit to watch Manning throw in a contested area of the field to Odell Beckham Jr.. The better solution may be to run the ball could as a way to convert the downs more easily.

Upon final review, the glass might be half-full.  As experts around the United States have commented about the NFC East, this year might be another chance for Ben McAdoo to prove himself.