New York Giants Offense “light years ahead” From Last Year

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The establishment of a new system and scheme takes months if not years to perfect – for the New York Giants, the comfort level has compounded after a full season of action.

The hiring of a new regime after years of malpractice by Jerry Reese has turned the organization on its head. The coaching staff has been overhauled and the team has been modified at nearly every position. The Giants are finally in a position to succeed with Eli Manning at the helm…how? You might ask.

The New York Giants have focused on the priorities:

General manager Dave Gettleman made it a priority to build out the offensive line and provide Manning with more protection and time. The offense as a whole is in a position to take their efficiency to the next level. In head coach Pat Shurmur’s first season, the Giants finished as the top scoring team in the NFC East and they’re looking to build upon that success.

Offensive coordinator, Mike Shula, stated that the offense is “light years ahead of where we were this time last year.” Everything seems to be coming together as the team fills in positions of weakness and builds around the foundation of Shurmur’s scheme.

However, there are some fresh faces on the team that will need to develop their knowledge in regard to the playbook. Right guard Kevin Zeitler, wide receiver Golden Tate, and No. 6 overall pick Daniel Jones are three of the more prominent ones.

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Jones is the golden boy in this scenario, as this season of growth and learning will be essential to his success when the Giants decide to move on from Manning and into an era of youth.

The coaching staff has already seen what Jones brings to the table in terms of intelligence. He has already begun to pick up the details of the playbook and facing off against top-tier talent. Playing at Duke didn’t offer him the opportunity to face off against NFL-level talent on a daily bases, but the exposure will benefit him generously.