When I reviewed the depth chart, I was struck by the OL depth. Questionable, at best. I understand that OL talent is a league-wide issue, but I sure hope we see some major upgrades to the OL depth prior to the season opener.
The current OL depth is far from inspiring.
Yes, the starting 5 has been massively upgraded, I understand (although I'm not thrilled about the C position). But someone is going to get injured and miss games. Who's going to step in and start?
I'm looking for the Gettleman to pick up a few OL castoffs from other teams, prior to the season opener.
Last year there was huge turnover immediately following the final cutdown. Players who seemed to have made the Giants were discarded while Gettleman pulled in a variety of castoffs.
I'm looking for similar activity this year, in regards to the OL.
Just take a look around the league. Bobby Hart, John Jerry, and Ereck Flowers might be starting for their teams week one. That just shows the lack of offensive line talent around the NFL.
Actually building depth you feel good about would take another offseason or two.
As for the Giants and OL depth, yeah, it's bad, but it's probably about average for the league, maybe a bit below. Just have to hope that the starters stay relatively healthy. I don't see them signing any more O-Linemen this year, because they'd probably be looking for someone who'd take the vet minimum, and how much of an upgrade would a player like that be? Not much, I'd imagine.
They've got a handful of young guys who seem to be worth developing. They may not all become starters, but if one or two can become reliable backups/spot-starters, the Giants will be ahead of the game.
There really is one gaping hole on the OL - Swing Tackle. And you have to consider the overall OL play in the league. We have Wheeler, at least the team knows what they have.
Right now if you want to complain about depth, with Tate's almost certain suspension complain about WR. Maybe someone will break out from the group but you can argue there is no one inspiring there based on any past NFL history. You can make the same comment in the LB direction to an extent.
This is his second year. They've played him exclusively at Guard this offseason.
Cleveland has been a sort of oline factory, but with absolutely nothing to show for it.
The Giants seem to like their young depth but it would be good to see it translate to the field this pre-season.
63 Chad Wheeler OT 6-7 312 - probably average for an NFL swing tackle
68 Brian Mihalik OT 6-9 315 - the kind of guy that needs an injury to make any roster
78 George Asafo-Adjei OT 6-5 315 - wait and see
79 Paul Adams OT 6-5 317 - experienced from 4 years starting at Mizzou, but wait and see
67 Evan Brown OG 6-2 302 - regarded as athletic and strong, started 4 years at SMU, mostly at OC
65 Nick Gates OG 6-5 307 - priority UDFA last year, probably could be a reserve OT in a pinch
62 Chad Slade OG 6-5 315 - no idea
66 Malcom Bunche OG 6-5 320 - no idea
77 Spencer Pulley OC 6-4 308 - journeyman interior OL (though I think he isn't good, I will admit that he looks a lot stronger this year
60 James O’Hagan OC 6-1 300 - I like the write-ups on this guy. I wonder if he has a chance to make the PS and elevate from there in time
The more Sirius 'training camp tour's' I listen to, the more I think there will be opportunities after the cuts. Many teams seem to have developmental guys doing well in addition to veteran depth, if you can read between the lines and find facts in the depths of flowery camp-speak.
Need to resume drafting OL next year.
Giant fans should be better than this! SMH