How improved will the New York Giants offensive line be in 2024?
, the third-worst and worst grades according to PFF. Despite constantly rotating who was playing at both quarterback and offensive line, the one thing that remained consistent was how awful the line play was last year -
New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor speaks to reporters during the team's mandatory minicamp in June. / Patricia Traina - New York Giants on SIThe New York Giants best offensive lineman returns for the 2024 season after dealing with injuries throughout 2023. When healthy, Thomas was less dominant than in 2022 but is expected to have a bounce-back year. It’s understated how difficult it is to play tackle with struggles at both quarterback and other offensive line spots.
If Neal struggles, I think the likely response would be for the Giants to either bench him or move him to guard. In either scenario there’s a possibility where Eluemunor takes his spot as the starting right tackle and either Neal or Ezeudu take over at guard.It’s not very exciting but the starting spots for the Giants offensive line is somewhat written in pen right now. While the expectation in 2023 was for Schmitz to struggle as a rookie playing center, the position needs better production.
Aug 21, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. / John Jones-USA TODAY SportsI think the starting offensive line this season is chalk for the Giants. Three returning starters in Thomas, Neal, and Schmitz with two guards that the Giants paid a combined $44 million over the course of their contracts.
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