John Schmeelk talks to the Offensive line players .....

After AT went down, I trusted none of the OLmen, 0 for 5.

After a full off season and a knowledge of what is needed, I trust JMS.....which has me trusting 4 of the 5 OLmen.

Neal is only one that still concerns me.

I really like Schmeelk, and it's really cool to get a good close look at all of these guys individually. Wasn't sure what to expect with Eleumenor but wow, he seems super impressive to me. Hope these guys can finally give us a respectable OL.

i dont think there are many if any groups of 3 on rookie deals id trade wandale, nabers, hyatt for.
https://www.giants.com/video/giants-huddle-wide-receivers - ( New Window )

JS did a lot but not nearly enough with the offensive line.
Thomas is a great player but often injured or playing hurt.
Neal has never been healthy and is coming off surgery.
Runyon and Eleumoneur were great pick-ups but there is no depth.
Stinne was brought in at about the vet minimum. Bobby Skinner review was that he is not as good as Bredeson, who got a much better contract. Nelson is coming off ankle surgery and was not ready for OTA. Chances are good that with all of the injuries in the NFL we will see Jones behind Ezeudu, Mckethan or some UDFA again this year.

Is predicated on the interior. I swear on everything holy if the guards on this team still insist on stinking I give up. Center is key as well but the guards have a track record of playing well, elsewhere. If they suck here I’m taking up long walks and water painting on Sundays

In comment 16548320 Hilary said:

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JS did a lot but not nearly enough with the offensive line. Thomas is a great player but often injured or playing hurt. Neal has never been healthy and is coming off surgery. Runyon and Eleumoneur were great pick-ups but there is no depth. Stinne was brought in at about the vet minimum. Bobby Skinner review was that he is not as good as Bredeson, who got a much better contract. Nelson is coming off ankle surgery and was not ready for OTA. Chances are good that with all of the injuries in the NFL we will see Jones behind Ezeudu, Mckethan or some UDFA again this year.

Or Lock/Devito for that matter.

I think he could get the job done. But, so far in his career he has had a problem staying healthy.

But JMS really seemed to struggle to formulate his thoughts into words there. Everyone says he’s very intelligent but considering a Center needs to take command of the offensive front and properly communicate the looks and any adjustments, I don’t know.

After watching Cosell’s take on him and this interview, I think I underestimated how big of a role JMS had in the front’s struggles last year and as a result, I’ve overestimated his natural improvement in year two. If this kid falters, we’re relying on Schlottman(sp)?

to tackle a back in the backfield on an off tackle play to the other side of the field again this year, I will believe we're cursed.