New Orleans Saints 2024 Early Roster Projection: Offense
Training camp will determine the final composition of the New Orleans Saints’ 53-man roster. While we’re still about a month away, OTAs and minicamp have […]
Offensive Line
2024 Opponent Preview: New York Giants, Week 12
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.
Key Takeaways from Ravens Minicamp
The Ravens’ offseason practices are now complete, offering several valuable insights. Reflecting on Weeks 1, 2, and 3 of OTAs, here are the main takeaways […]
Jaguars Reacts Survey: Where will Jacksonville finish in the AFC South?
During the offseason, the Jaguars swiftly addressed key areas of concern, notably bolstering their offensive line with the addition of center Mitch Morse and retaining guard Matthew Cleveland. These moves aimed to rectify issues of excessive sacks and insufficient rushing lanes. Additionally, enhancements were made to the secondary, welcoming Darnell Savage and Ronald Darby to shore up a unit that struggled against aerial threats. Further strengthening the team’s arsenal, the signings of wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr., Gabe Davis, and Devin Duvernay provided star quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a formidable array of talent.
2024 NFL Draft: Day 2 live updates, Eagles analysis, and open thread
The Philadelphia Eagles made a splash in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting cornerback Quinyon Mitchell out of Toledo. With two picks in the second round, at 50th and 53rd overall, there’s plenty of speculation about what direction they’ll go next.
Given their recent struggles, particularly in late-season collapses, the Eagles have a lot riding on this draft. Howie Roseman and the front office will be under pressure to make the right moves to bolster the team’s depth and address key areas of need.
NFL Draft Day 1: AFC North Wrap Up
It sounds like each AFC North team made strategic moves in the first round of the draft to address key areas of need.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers, selecting Troy Fautanu was a bit of a steal considering his projected value. His versatility to play both inside and outside on the offensive line gives the Steelers flexibility in addressing their weaknesses, particularly along the interior. While there are some health concerns, if Fautanu can stay healthy and refine his aggressive playing style, he could be a solid addition to the Steelers’ offensive line.
Jonah Jackson of the Detroit Lions set to join the Rams.
The Detroit Lions are faced with the task of filling a gap in their offensive line as left guard Jonah Jackson departs for a new […]
JUST IN : In first-round mocks, analysts select three different prospects for Eagles
In the preliminary round of mock drafts for the 2024 NFL Draft, NFL Network analysts Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, and Lance Zierlein have each proposed different prospects for the Philadelphia Eagles with their first-round pick at No. 22. Jeremiah suggests Oklahoma offensive tackle Tyler Guyton, a choice aligning with General Manager Howie Roseman’s emphasis on building through the trenches. Brooks opts for Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins to address the Eagles’ struggling secondary, while Zierlein leans towards Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.