The 2024 campaign was a disappointment for the New York Giants relative to the overachievement fans witnessed in Brian Daboll’s first season as head coach a year earlier. New York went 6-11, finishing just ahead of Washington in the NFC East standings this year.
Quarterback Daniel Jones will be returning from a significant injury that ended his season prematurely, and the franchise is heavily invested in his future — at least for the coming year. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale did facilitate his way out of the Big Apple, so it is unknown what the future holds for the Giants defense.
As the team sets the course for its offseason, it must first retain a few of its own: running back Saquon Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney. New York has valuable assets in the 2024 NFL Draft to give the defense a makeover.
Here is one potential roadmap to ensure New York takes the next step forward under Daboll’s direction:
No. 6 overall: WR Malik Nabers, LSU
New York has favored quantity over quality since Odell Beckham Jr. departed. It has lacked a playmaker capable of making something out of nothing. That changes with the selection of Nabers, whose ability to soar and adjust downfield rivals a circus contortionist. Jones may not be the franchise’s forever quarterback, but he is Mr. Right Now, and right now he needs weapons to maximize his potential.
The trio of Jalin Hyatt, Wan’Dale Robinson and Nabers gives New York a formidable attack. Nabers had 89 receptions for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. He converted 78.7% of his receptions into either a first down or a touchdown, according to TruMedia — the second-highest rate among players with at least 100 targets.
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Author : Josh Edwards
Publish date : 2024-01-24 16:25:14
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