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Giants Need to Think About Their Offensive Line

M.S. : 3/5/2021 8:28 am

In the context of how well they can deal with a maturing 4-headed monster within our own division:

2020 Regular Season Stats

Montez Sweat (Age 24)
Tackles: 45
Tackles for Loss: 12
Sacks: 9

Chase Young (Age 21)
Tackles: 44
Tackles for Loss: 10
Sacks: 7.5

Daron Payne (Age 23)
Tackles: 54
Tackles for Loss: 7
Sacks: 3

Jonathan Allen (Age 26)
Tackles: 63
Tackles for Loss: 3
Sacks: 2


If you think we've seen the best of this unit, guess again. And if our O-Line does not make a major step up in 2021 (either through maturation and/or a talent infusion), the Giants will find it tough sledding against the Washington Football Team.

Very tough.
And still the only  
LS : 3/5/2021 8:32 am : link
team the Giants seem to be able to beat on a regular basis.
RE: And still the only  
M.S. : 3/5/2021 8:39 am : link
In comment 15167397 LS said:
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team the Giants seem to be able to beat on a regular basis.

That's because their offense is as inept as ours. But last season Washington's defense was:

4th in Points Allowed
2nd in Yards per Game
2nd in Passing Yards per Game
5th in INTs
6th in QB Sacks
Washington and NY Giants are trying to corner the market  
Jimmy Googs : 3/5/2021 8:44 am : link
on Defensive Lineman I guess.

While their Offenses struggle to put up 20 points in any game.

Strategery...
I mentioned this  
Lines of Scrimmage : 3/5/2021 8:45 am : link
already but short term two big matchup where the Giants are a little short are the Dallas O and Washington D. Dallas had a injured Oline last year but if they fix that they have quite a few weapons with a running game. WFT is built very strong up front. They need another corner and more OL reinforcements.

Longer term the NFC East has always been about the lines imv. The team strongest in the trenches has almost always been the winner. I don't like using multiple 1 round picks on the OL as they causes problems but they may need to if it is BPA.
thanks for that revelation M.S.  
Victor in CT : 3/5/2021 8:46 am : link
just kidding. I agree they need to solidify the OL and I think they are on the right path.
Looking at those numbers...  
x meadowlander : 3/5/2021 8:52 am : link
… and realizing how incredible the 20+ sack seasons put up by LT and Strahan were.
RE: thanks for that revelation M.S.  
M.S. : 3/5/2021 8:55 am : link
In comment 15167409 Victor in CT said:
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just kidding. I agree they need to solidify the OL and I think they are on the right path.

Definitely no new news here! I was just stewing about our offensive line and how it still isn't where we need it to be (even though I think we all saw a few promising signs last season). And what really gets me is that we STILL need to pay serious attention to our O-Line when -- at the same time -- we have serious issues kinda all over the place. That's my bitch for the day. (:-(
You gotta let  
Straw Hat : 3/5/2021 8:57 am : link
Guys develop too. Theres no reason to think thomas, lemeiux, peart and even gates wont take big leaps.
I'm not sure about what the OP is suggesting  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/5/2021 9:02 am : link
Are you asserting that the Giants are not thinking about their Offensive Line?

RE: RE: thanks for that revelation M.S.  
JB_in_DC : 3/5/2021 9:06 am : link
In comment 15167417 M.S. said:
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In comment 15167409 Victor in CT said:


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just kidding. I agree they need to solidify the OL and I think they are on the right path.


Definitely no new news here! I was just stewing about our offensive line and how it still isn't where we need it to be (even though I think we all saw a few promising signs last season). And what really gets me is that we STILL need to pay serious attention to our O-Line when -- at the same time -- we have serious issues kinda all over the place. That's my bitch for the day. (:-(


Unfortunately making up roughly 1 quarter of all starters (and some of a team's most vital backups) - it seems in a capped era that offensive line is nearly always going to need serious attention in the offseason. How many teams are satisifed with their OL and depth heading into this year? Buccaneers are the only team that comes to mind. But totally agree that Giants need to continue to commit important resources to the line this offseason.
RE: I'm not sure about what the OP is suggesting  
M.S. : 3/5/2021 9:16 am : link
In comment 15167423 gidiefor said:
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Are you asserting that the Giants are not thinking about their Offensive Line?

Was just stewing about our O-Line and the thought that Washington may well have put in place the pieces for a monster front line for years to come. No doubt Giants are thinking about the O-line along with several other areas that need upgrading.
Washington  
giant power : 3/5/2021 9:25 am : link
needs a QB badly and they have holes all over their offense and secondary. Payne and Allen will be hitting free agency soon themselves. Just like every other team in the league, the WFT will be extremely hard pressed to keep that line in tack long term. If they choose to do so, it will be at the expense of the rest of the roster.
RE: Washington  
FatMan in Charlotte : 3/5/2021 9:28 am : link
In comment 15167438 giant power said:
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needs a QB badly and they have holes all over their offense and secondary. Payne and Allen will be hitting free agency soon themselves. Just like every other team in the league, the WFT will be extremely hard pressed to keep that line in tack long term. If they choose to do so, it will be at the expense of the rest of the roster.


Yep. They will already likely lose Kerrigan and they will have some big decisions next year on who to resign. And they still need a lot of help at QB and OL
When you think about it, I believe the OL is STILL there biggest  
Dinger : 3/5/2021 9:58 am : link
area of concern. They need one WR and i believe the right one will help the rest of this unit. A CB or a Edge will make the Defense stronger, whether they sign LW or DT. But the OL, we still need a LG to step up and prove solid all around, Zeitler is sufficient at RG but is he worth the $$ and we need a RT, whether thats the developing Peart or not on the team yet. If it is Peart then they need a swing tackle. And I include TE on there as well. I think there are 2 posistions we can say are set, LT and C(where we could even improve if we wanted). IF they were to make significant strides along the line, i think that helps the entire team and looking at last season probably wins us at least 3 or 4 more games.
You mean DG Hasnt been thinking about it??  
Bavaro_the_Mafioso : 3/5/2021 10:03 am : link
&%&@#!!
This post is my chance to beat the Rashawn Slater Drum!  
Angus : 3/5/2021 10:24 am : link
I am moving more and more in the direction of get me Rashawn Slater. A trade down that nets Christian Darrisaw might be even better if they can get an extra second rounder.
Better worry about the D Lineman the  
GiantsRage2007 : 3/5/2021 10:24 am : link
Other 14 games we play too

:-)
IMO a team needs to never stop thinking about the OL  
KDavies : 3/5/2021 10:29 am : link
look at the Cowboys, who everyone thought was set at OL. Injuries happen. Retirements. Poor play, etc.
RE: This post is my chance to beat the Rashawn Slater Drum!  
averagejoe : 3/5/2021 11:36 am : link
In comment 15167485 Angus said:
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I am moving more and more in the direction of get me Rashawn Slater. A trade down that nets Christian Darrisaw might be even better if they can get an extra second rounder.


I am on the Slater train as well. We need Dallas to go CB or they are sure to grab Slater at ten. Don't want Pitts or Waddle or CB. I want Slater. Lets win the LOS again with young studs.
Slayer  
Breeze_94 : 3/5/2021 1:11 pm : link
Is definitely in play at 11
Looks like the annual  
an_idol_mind : 3/5/2021 1:26 pm : link
"Washington is finally doing things right" talk again.
Before last year  
.McL. : 3/5/2021 5:13 pm : link
The only thoughts given to the OL has been afterthoughts...

So yes, they need to put a lot more forethought into the OL.
They need to get younger and better, mostly through the draft.
RE: Looking at those numbers...  
FStubbs : 3/5/2021 5:38 pm : link
In comment 15167414 x meadowlander said:
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… and realizing how incredible the 20+ sack seasons put up by LT and Strahan were.


Consider LT did it back in the 80s before offenses were wide open and passing as often as they do now.
RE: Washington and NY Giants are trying to corner the market  
Johnny5 : 3/5/2021 5:59 pm : link
In comment 15167406 Jimmy Googs said:
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on Defensive Lineman I guess.

While their Offenses struggle to put up 20 points in any game.

Strategery...

lol Ok Googs you got me wit dat one. Dat am funny!
keep in mind  
bc4life : 3/6/2021 10:25 pm : link
Giants OLine will have a real full off season this year.
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