3.) Will the offensive line continue to progress?
The Giants’ offensive line has taken major strides the past few weeks, notably at left tackle and guard. Andrew Thomas is done a fantastic job solving some of his deficiencies, especially when it comes to being beat inside and punching too quickly. He has done a far better job mirroring pass rushers and utilizing his strength in the run game, which he was known for at Georgia.
The Giants were also forced to utilize Shane Lemieux at left guard over Will Hernandez, who tested positive for COVID-19. Lemieux started a majority of the week 10 victory over Philadelphia and has shown prowess in the run game.
Daniel Jones’ protection in the passing game has also improved, despite him seeing an increase in release time the past two weeks. It seems as if the scheme is adapting to Jones’ strengths, and the offensive line is playing better because of it.
However, the Giants fired OL coach Marc Colombo this past week, which could shake things up a bit. They’re a big question heading into the second half of the year and a unit that needs to experience more positive momentum.