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The Giants’ offensive line was a problem this past season, especially in the first half of the year as they dealt with multiple injuries and lineup changes. They definitely need to upgrade at the guard positions, especially with Ben Bredeson and Justin Pugh both free agents
One offensive lineman set to hit the open market is Green Bay Packers guard Jon Runyan Jr., who has been starting at guard for the past three seasons. Could he be a target for the Giants?
Let’s break down the pros and cons…
Pros
Experience
Runyan, whose father John spent nine seasons in the NFC East with the Philadelphia Eagles, was a full-time starter for the Packers over the last three seasons. During that time, he racked up 53 starts, including three in the postseason, and fully established himself as a starter-level player.
Durability
The Giants had so many injuries in 2023-24 that the ability to add a player like Runyan, who hasn’t missed a game in his NFL career, will definitely appeal to them. Runyan also played in 25 games over his last two seasons at Michigan.
Pass Protection
Runyan’s main strength is his consistency as a pass protector. He’s allowed low pressure rates throughout his career, ranking in the top 10 guards in the NFL for pass blocking efficiency in each of his three seasons as a starter, according to Pro Football Focus.
Versatility
Runyan has played extensively at both guard positions, but was a tackle in college and has actually played all five offensive line positions during him NFL career — albeit only for a few plays at each of the non-guard positions. This could be useful in an emergency, though.
Cons
Potential Cost
Pro Football Focus projects Runyan’s next contract to be worth $20 million over three years, which is a reasonable salary for an established starter. However, the Giants perhaps shouldn’t be expecting him to be capable of elevating their offensive line significantly because he’s arguably been a weak link on the Packers’ line for the past few…
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Publish date : 2024-02-05 15:30:00
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