2.) Sterling Shepard
If not for concussions in 2019, Sterling Shepard might’ve been the Giants’ top wide receiver. He only played in 10 games, totaling 576 yards and three scores. He was on pace for 922 yards and five touchdowns, which would have been his highest yardage total in his career and second-highest touchdown total.
Injuries have been a constant trend for the Giants, who have battled and fought with reserve players nonetheless. The constant rotation of coaches in a rebuild has set the team back even further. Shepard has always been a consistent threat from the slot and can play on the outside. He has played two full seasons in the NFL, coming in 2016 and 2018. If he can remain healthy at 27 years old this season, he could easily be the Giants’ top pass catcher.
Ultimately, a lack of consistency on offense, a poor offensive line that affected quarterback play, has held back his potential.
With an improved line and Daniel Jones taking a step forward in 2020, so we hope, Shepard could have a career year. He’s also criminally underrated in the red zone, hauling in eight touchdowns in his rookie campaign. The Giants must look to him more frequently in that portion of the field.