New York Giants: 2 offensive players who are primed for improvement in 2020

New York Giants, Darius Slayton
Nov 24, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs with the football ahead of Chicago Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) in the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Kena Krutsinger-USA TODAY Sports

2.) Will Hernandez

I believe Hernandez is primed for a breakout season in 2020, principally due to the drafting of Thomas. Hernandez is a strong blocker who excels in anchoring down and moving bodies in the run game. However, he lacks the finesse to recover adequately and hold his own against savvy pass rushers.

If he can add a bit more versatility and smoothness to his game, Hernandez can develop into one of the more trusted offensive linemen on the team. I believe the majority of his struggles was derived from Nate Solder and Jon Halapio’s deficiencies. Both struggled in every facet of the game, which put Hernandez in a tumultuous position.

The former UTEP product made the 2018 NFL-PFWA all-rookie team, allowing 3.0 sacks and committing two penalties. He was PFF’s 14th ranked guard to finish the rookie season. In 2019, his play fell off exponentially. While he only allowed 2.5 sacks, his run blocking grade dipped, and he finished 28th among eligible guards.

His sophomore season didn’t go the way he had planned, but two years of experience and an upgrade at left tackle could do wonders for his future.