
The new and improved New York Giants offense has helped the team achieve a .500 record for the first time since 2016. The Giants made an important offensive change in week three when they decided to bench franchise legend Eli Manning in favor of rookie quarterback Daniel Jones.
Since anointing Daniel Jones the starting quarterback, the Giants have averaged 28 points per game. New York has improved drastically on third down and has been finishing drives with touchdowns.
Daniel Jones’s chemistry with Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram has been immediately evident. Jones has developed a strong connection with the team’s plethora of offensive playmakers. Fortunately for Daniel, he is about to get another playmaker to throw to.
Golden Tate Officially Activated
This offseason, the New York Giants rebuilt their receiving corps. They traded away superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns. They also gave Sterling Shepard a contract extension ensuring that he will be around for the long haul. Then the Giants also went ahead and signed veteran wide receiver Golden Tate to a three-year, $27 million contract.
The Giants viewed Golden Tate as a high-character player that could add veteran leadership and performance to the team. The picture of the locker room class from Tate was quickly washed away when the receiver was suspended for the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Golden Tate appealed the suspension and failed, resulting in a four-game suspension for the veteran. Golden has now served his suspension in full and is back with the team. The Giants officially activated Tate on Tuesday. He will make his regular-season debut in Big Blue this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Jones To Tate Connection Is Back
Giants fans were able to catch a quick glimpse of the Daniel Jones to Golden Tate connection in the preseason. Tate was allowed to play in the preseason despite his suspension. In limited exhibition playing time, Tate was able to get some snaps with his new rookie quarterback and made a couple of big plays.
Golden Tate caught 4 passes in the preseason for 53. This includes this awesome reception down the left sideline for a 23-yard gain:
Daniel Jones ? Golden Tate connection ?
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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 30, 2019
This throw was a beauty by Daniel Jones while under pressure and getting hit. It was also an excellent catch by Golden Tate as he had to track the ball over his shoulder and keep himself in bounds. This type of vertical threat down the sideline will be key for the Giants’ offense moving forward.