5 biggest NY Giants upgrades from the season-opener in 2023

1. Guard Jon Runyan Jr. over Ben Bredeson

The Giants made another move at the offensive line this offseason, as they signed guard Jon Runyan Jr. to a three-year contract worth $30 million. Runyan will replace Ben Bredeson at left guard from Week 1 last year and this is incredible news .

Runyan, who spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Packers, is another reliable veteran lineman Joe Schoen was able to sign. Runyan has not missed a game in his career since being drafted by Green Bay in 2020 and after playing in every game during his rookie season, he has since started in 50 of 51 games over the course of three seasons.

Also, according to Pro Football Focus, he allowed just 22 total pressures and two sacks and was ranked ninth among all guards in the NFL with a 92.4 pass-rush win rate. If Runyan replicates the success he had during his days as a Packer, this Giants offensive line will be vastly improved. There are big expectations for Runyan after he put the pen to paper on his $30 million deal. Only time will tell if he can deliver for this team or not.