NY Giants Roster Projection 3.0: How many WRs will make the final 53?
By Zak Musso
NY Giants offensive line
In: Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal, Tyre Phillips, John Michael Schmitz, Mark Glowinski, Ben Bredeson, Josh Ezeudu, Marcus McKethan, Matt Peart
Out: Shane Lemieux, Devery Hamilton, Jack Anderson, Wyatt Davis, Korey Cunningham
Thomas stepped onto the football field in a real game for the first time since signing a five-year, $117.5 million extension this offseason. He allowed zero pressures in 10 snaps. Neal played 28 snaps and was dominant, aside from one snap where LeBryan Ray beat him for a sack of Taylor.
Schmitz was steady again, and though it's not official, he will start the season opener at center. Both guard positions are up for grabs, and it looks as though we will see a rotation this fall. Glowinski, the incumbent right guard, played 22 snaps at right guard. Bredeson, the incumbent left guard, played 12 snaps at right guard and 10 at left guard, while 2022 third-round pick Joshua Ezeudu played 24 snaps at left guard.
Bredeson has been the best guard in Giants camp this summer. His ability to play on either side of the line allows Daboll and O-Line coach Bobby Johnson to move him around and play the best five linemen.
Peart was the first tackle off the bench Friday, indicating he will be the third tackle. McKethan has yet to partake in a preseason game, as he is still recovering from a torn ACL last summer. The 2022 fifth-round pick will likely stick around. Schoen could add depth to the guard and tackle spots in the coming weeks.
NY Giants tight ends
In: Darren Waller, Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, Tommy Sweeney
Out: Chris Myarick, Ryan Jones
Waller caught three balls for 30 yards in his one drive on the field Friday. His size, athleticism, and excellent rapport with Jones were evident. He will be the focal point of the Giants passing attack. We must remember Bellinger, though.
The second-year player caught a TD on Friday night from Jones, and should be on the field a lot this fall. Bellinger's excellent blocking complements Waller's pass-catching prowess perfectly. Cager has been quiet recently, but is still third in the tight-end pecking order. Sweeney is right on the bubble, but squeaks in, for now.