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New York Giants: 3 reasons for, against Eli Manning’s return

By Henry Buggy

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants greets members of the military prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants greets members of the military prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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#3 – Make Offensive Line The Priority

CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 27: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to pass while Carl Nassib #94 of the Cleveland Browns and Ereck Flowers #74 battle for position during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 27: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to pass while Carl Nassib #94 of the Cleveland Browns and Ereck Flowers #74 battle for position during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

No matter who’s under center for Big Blue in 2018, he is bound to struggle unless something is done about the offensive line. Yes, Manning’s lack of mobility is a major cause for concern in today’s NFL, but even if the Giants get their next franchise quarterback, will they want to put him behind this offensive line?

The Giants have only had three top five selections since 1981. And while it might sound crazy to pass on a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick, the Giants might be better served by selecting a cornerstone left tackle. The Giants could even potentially trade back for a “King’s Ransom” similar to Tennessee in 2016, allowing them the opportunity to snag an offensive tackle in the Top 15 while still acquiring multiple draft picks and a quarterback for the future.

If the Giants make the offensive line the focus, it will not only give Manning and Big Blue a chance to succeed next season but will also lay a strong foundation for the next quarterback to step under center in New York.

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