“I know Nate, I’ve known him for years,’’ Judge said. “I know what he’s capable of, and I know [offensive line coach] Marc Colombo is going to work his butt off with Nate, and I know Nate is going to work as hard as he can to be the best player he can. I’m excited to see him in the field.’’
The New York Giants should be preparing for the worst-case scenario
The Giants’ organization is clearly high on Nate, who they paid a record amount for two years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic represents just another hurdle the left tackle will have to consider this NFL season.
His son, who could be a liable risk due to the virus and Solder’s insertion in the trenches of football, could force him to opt-out of the 2020 season. This is a very real scenario the Giants must be considering. The left tackle has always put his family first.
If Solder does, in fact, opt-out, Thomas would immediately start at left tackle and Cameron Fleming/Nick Gates would battle it out on the right side. Luckily, the Giants have the talent to work around that scenario, but it certainly would be a significant hit to their continuity.