The NFL is a league of great turnover. Each offseason, crew rosters are churned and free company results in the recycling of personnel.
That has definitely been the story for the New York Giants this previous yr. They’ve let high-quality gamers like Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney stroll — choices that price the crew in 2024. That led us to suppose: Might we make a 53-man roster solely out of former Giants?
Effectively, because it seems, we may. Type of.
Listed below are the bottom guidelines we set for this train:
- All gamers/coaches needed to have been on a 90-man roster or follow squad sooner or later throughout the 2024 season (courting again to March 15, 2023) with one exception (under).
- Gamers who weren’t within the NFL in 2024 had been nonetheless thought of in the event that they had been energetic in one other league (CFL, UFL, and so on.) this previous season.
- Gamers/coaches needed to have been on the Giants’ 90-man roster, 53-man roster, or follow squad for no less than sooner or later sooner or later of their careers.
- Building of the 53-man needed to be real looking and balanced by way of numbers at every place (ie. couldn’t go 1 RB and 10 WR). Gamers additionally needed to be listed at a place they’ve performed (ie. couldn’t put a TE alongside the OL, and so on.).
That is what we got here up with…
Quarterback (3)
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- Geno Smith
- Daniel Jones
- Cooper Rush
Commentary: Having a cellular quarterback and a cellular No. 2 is strictly what this crew wants. They are going to be a run-first/RPO offense based mostly on the roster building. We thought of Tyrod Taylor as QB3 however finally went with Rush after his respectable manufacturing in 2024.
Operating again (4)
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- Saquon Barkley
- Matt Breida
- Wayne Gallman
- Gary Brightwell
Commentary: Barkley could be the focus of this offense (as you’ll see developing) and that’s not a nasty factor. Breida is a stable backup, Gallman has reemerged within the UFL, and Brightwell could be a high quality particular groups asset.
Huge receiver (6)
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- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Sterling Shepard
- Dante Pettis
- Kadarius Toney
- Kalif Raymond
- Collin Johnson
Commentary: This can be a less-than-stellar group of receivers. Shepard is headed towards retirement, OBJ can’t shake the accidents and Toney is an all-time bust. Pettis continues to play properly in his position, Johnson gives an enormous goal, and Raymond is a top-tier return specialist who can even fill a restricted offensive position.
Tight finish (3)
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- Evan Engram
- Cody Latimer
- Chris Myarick
Commentary: Engram makes up for a number of the missing expertise at huge receiver. Latimer, in the meantime, has turn out to be a star tight finish within the UFL and can even transfer outdoors to huge receiver. Myarick can be utilized as a good finish, fullback, or H-back.
Offensive line (10)
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- LT Matt Peart
- LG Ben Bredeson
- C Jon Feliciano
- RG Kevin Zeitler
- RT Cam Fleming
- OT Eric Smith
- OT Roy Mbaeteka
- OL Will Hernandez
- OL Mark Glowinski
- OL Nick Gates
Commentary: The inside of this line is stable and the iOL depth can be a bonus. Gates brings much-needed power and tenacity, and he can begin at three positions if wanted. The obvious subject is the sort out place, which is missing in an enormous manner.
Defensive position (6)
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- Leonard Williams
- A’Shawn Robinson
- B.J. Hill
- Dalvin Tomlinson
- Johnathan Hankins
- Ryder Anderson
Commentary: This can be a very deep and proficient group. Williams is at or close to the highest of his recreation, Robinson remains to be a high-quality participant, and the remainder all nonetheless convey respectable worth. The selection to incorporate Anderson is because of his potential versatility, which you’ll perceive when viewing the subsequent slide.
Edge/Linebacker (8)
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- Lorenzo Carter
- Jihad Ward
- Ok.J. Cloyd
- Cam Brown
- Niko Lalos
- Oshane Ximines
- Benton Whitley
- Elerson Smith
Commentary: Arguably, that is the weakest unit on your complete crew. There may be nothing right here that evokes confidence and the priority over a missing go rush could be very actual.
Cornerback (6)
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- James Bradberry
- Isaac Yiadom
- Nick McCloud
- Fabian Moreau
- Antonio Hamilton
- Darnay Holmes
Commentary: This group can be lower than inspiring. Bradberry is 2 seasons faraway from being an All-Professional, whereas the remainder are mid-tier or under at this level of their respective careers. We may have additionally added Eli Apple however… Cross.
Security (4)
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- Xavier McKinney
- Julian Love
- Jabrill Peppers
- Bobby McCain
Commentary: McKinney is Defensive Participant of the 12 months potential, whereas Love and Peppers proceed to play at a excessive degree and supply mandatory management.
Particular groups (3)
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- LS Taybor Pepper
- Ok Chris Boswell
- P Riley Dixon
Commentary: That is only a stable trio of particular teamers. The aforementioned Kalif Raymond would function the return specialist.
Teaching workers
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- Head coach: Dan Campbell
- Offensive coordinator: Sean Payton
- Defensive coordinator: Steve Spagnuolo
- Particular groups coordinator: Chase Blackburn
Commentary: We may toss in Davis Webb because the quarterbacks coach, too.
