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Creating the 2017 New York Giants offensive juggernaut

By Derek Laffin

Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; The New York Giants line up for a play during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; The New York Giants line up for a play during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Evan Engram Package

A second change to the 11 personnel package could be to split first-round pick Evan Engram out wide. He then could be run as a big-bodied wide receiver. Allowing Engram, along with Brandon Marshall and Ellison, to inline block could bolster the rushing attack. Could it be that our run game could finally hit its stride (no pun intended)?

May 12, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tightened Evan Engram (88) catches the ball during rookie mini camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tightened Evan Engram (88) catches the ball during rookie mini camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Keep in mind, when Beckham is in the game, defenses have to shade to his side of the field. The thought is to have Beckham work the wide side of the formation and continue to stretch the defense. They would have to cover an enormous amount of real estate that way.

In other packages, Shepard could be swapped in for Engram and require defense to guess which play is coming. The offense would become less predictable.

May 25, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to center Weston Richburg (70) during OTA practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
May 25, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks to center Weston Richburg (70) during OTA practice at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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