2024 Opponent Preview: New York Giants, Week 12

17/06/2024 Raymond 0

Following a 2022 playoff campaign, the Giants faltered in 2023 but will see QB Daniel Jones return from injury and have strengthened their edge rush, offensive line, and receiving corps. With 12 weeks until the first airing of Monday Night Football in 2024, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have already started their regular season. As those dates approach, we examine each team the Buccaneers will face, focusing today on the Giants, whom Tampa Bay will play after their Week 11 bye.

In 2023, the Giants regressed to a 6-11 record, tying for the sixth worst in the NFL. Their season began poorly, highlighted by a 40-0 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week One. The Giants’ struggles continued with a 1-5 start, punctuated by multiple significant losses. Despite some wins, including a game led by backup QB Tyrod Taylor, the Giants’ season was marred by injuries, including a torn ACL for Daniel Jones.

The Giants made significant moves in the offseason, securing the sixth pick in the 2024 draft and adding notable players like LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers and Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Burns. They also revamped their offensive line, signing former Packers guard Jon Runyan and former Raiders tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. Running back Devin Singletary joined the Giants, replacing Saquon Barkley, who signed with the Eagles. Additionally, the Giants fortified their defense with former Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and several rookies, including Minnesota safety Tyler Nubin.

Significant departures included Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney, who joined the Eagles and Packers, respectively. Tyrod Taylor moved to the Jets, while other players found new homes across the league. The Giants also saw coaching changes, bringing in Shane Bowen as the new defensive coordinator and promoting Mike Kafka to assistant head coach.

Key questions for the Giants include whether Daniel Jones can solidify his role as the long-term franchise quarterback and how the defense will perform with new additions and a new coordinator. Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract, faces a crucial season to prove his worth. The defense, bolstered by Burns and other key players, aims to improve significantly under Bowen’s direction, moving away from the blitz-heavy schemes of former coordinator Wink Martindale.

Eagles May Have Logical Trade Partner for James Bradberry

02/06/2024 Raymond 0

Despite a down year in 2023, 30-year-old James Bradberry remains a valuable veteran presence in the defensive backfield. “Adding the soon-to-be 31-year-old would give the Colts another starting option at cornerback and a good mentor for their young position group at the least,” noted Holder. The top cornerbacks on the Colts’ roster currently include Kenny Moore, JuJu Brents, and Dallis Flowers. While Moore, 28, has 89 starts over his seven-year career, Flowers and Brents have a combined total of just 13 starts. Given this lack of experience, Indianapolis could benefit from adding a seasoned player like Bradberry.

Journeyman Reliever Jesse Chavez Reveals Retirement Plans Ahead of 2024

04/02/2024 Raymond 0

After a resurgent stint with the Atlanta Braves, the 40-year-old right-hander Jesse Chavez is set to retire after the 2024 season. Having spent 16 years in the major leagues, Chavez made this announcement during an interview on MLB Network Radio’s “Loud Outs.” Despite currently being a free agent, Chavez expressed his desire to conclude his career on a positive note and highlighted the unique opportunity to retire while still feeling healthy.