What would be the ideal offensive line configuration for the NY Giants?

Left Guard- Will Hernandez

It probably pained Dave Gettleman to pass on Quenton Nelson in the 2018 draft. There were reports that the Giants were interested, and the all-pro potential of Nelson was obvious. The NY Giants went with the generational running back instead and took their left guard in the second round.

The 34th selection out of UTEP is the kind of hog molly Dave Gettleman likes. Hernandez wins with power, aggression, and a nasty streak. He wowed scouts at the 2018 NFL combine with 37 reps on the bench press.

Will Hernandez underperformed in 2019 after a promising rookie season. His PFF run-blocking grade dropped from 61.3 all the way to 45.7. Instead of improving in his second year, he seemed to regress.

The same could be said for almost all of the offensive lineman on the 2019 New York Giants. Could the regression be blamed on bad coaching and scheme? The G-Men had trouble picking up blitzes and stunts during the duration of the season. Saquon Barkley was hit in the backfield countless times as well.

I don’t believe Will Hernandez’s starting left guard position should be in jeopardy. With improved offensive line coaching from Marc Colombo, I think Hernandez could have his best season in 2020.

What is another reason Hernandez should stay at left guard? He loves protecting his quarterback. The way he played the enforcer role in the second half of the November game vs. the Cowboys shows how much he cares.