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4 best decisions Joe Schoen made with the Giants 53-man roster

By Zach Wolpin

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 21: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants carries the ball during warmups of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 21: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants carries the ball during warmups of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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(from left) New York Giants tackle Korey Cunningham (79), wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) and quarterback Jake Fromm (17) celebrate Slayton’s touchdown catch in the second half. The Giants lose to Washington, 22-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.Nyg Vs Was
(from left) New York Giants tackle Korey Cunningham (79), wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) and quarterback Jake Fromm (17) celebrate Slayton’s touchdown catch in the second half. The Giants lose to Washington, 22-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.Nyg Vs Was /

2. Keeping the right WRs on the roster

The Giants kept seven WRs on their 53-man roster, with others on the practice squad if anyone is lost for significant time. New York kept Kenny Golladay, Richie James, Wan’Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard, David Sills V, Darius Slayton, and Kadarius Toney. Both James and Slayton were on the chopping block, but it was in the best interest of the Giants to keep them.

Darius Slayton is a player whose name has also been up for trade as well. As a fifth-round pick in 2019, the Giants may not get any value back in a possible trade. If he is kept, Slayton’s targets will likely fall again, leading to a possible in-season trade. Or he could overcome adversity and find a role again in the NY Giants offense. Richie James was close to being cut, but he may have been saved by CJ Board’s rib injury.

This left the Giants in need of another player capable of returning the ball on punts and kickoffs. James was that guy.

A lot is expected this season from the Giants WRs. Kenny Golladay had a disappointing 2021 season, Kadarius Toney was incredible when he was healthy, and Wan’Dale Robinson looks to be an explosive part of the offense.

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