Billy Price already ‘problematic’ for NY Giants

With Nick Gates out for the season, Billy Price is going to need to play significantly better if the NY Giants’ offensive line is going to improve

Billy Price got his first start for the NY Giants, since being acquired in a preseason trade with the Cincinnati Bengals, and it did not go well.

In Thursday night’s 30-29 NY Giants loss to the Washington Football Team, Price struggled mightily, especially after Nick Gates was knocked from the game with a gruesome fractured leg.

According to Pro Football Focus, Price was one of the NY Giants’ lowest graded linemen in Week 2:

"The Giants offensive line continues to struggle in the Dave Gettleman era, but center Billy Price was particularly problematic versus Washington, losing matchups against Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen to the tune of a 14% pressure rate allowed. He also allowed a sack. The rest of the unit surrendered nine additional pressures and a second sack."

Price is going to need to improve dramatically in coming weeks, as he is currently the best option on the roster at center, with Gates now lost for the season.

Following Thursday night’s game, Price has a pass blocking grade of just 8.7, from PFF and has allowed five pressures and a sack. Overall, Price’s marks aren’t much better, posting a 28.1 overall grade.

If the NY Giants’ offensive line is going to improve in coming weeks, Price is going to need to be dramatically better.

Matt Lombardo is FanSided’s National NFL Insider and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday. Email Matt: Matt.Lombardo@FanSided.com.