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NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Giants. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate…
Can Evan Neal make the most of his last chance?
After a disappointing second season that ended early due to injury, the right tackle remains atop the depth chart … for now. New York was widely expected to move on from Neal after a difficult second season which saw the youngster make controversial comments toward his critics. However, he’s been working as the starting right tackle during the offseason program and looks set to get another chance to prove himself.
Although the Giants signed free agent Jermaine Eluemunor, who has been a solid starting tackle for the Raiders over the past few seasons, he’s been playing left guard. The Giants also opted not to draft a tackle in April, further signaling that they should out hope that Neal can turn it around.
At only 23, the former seventh overall pick has so far failed to live up to his potential. But he’s still young enough that he has a chance to make good progress now that the Giants have bolstered the talent and depth elsewhere on the line. They have other options if he struggles with his consistency again, though.
Will Cor’Dale Flott secure a starting role?
After a solid rookie season, Deonte Banks enters 2024 as the clear No. 1 cornerback. However, veteran Adoree’ Jackson’s departure created an opportunity for someone to step up as the other starting cornerback.
In the offseason program, it’s been Flott who has been handed that opportunity and looks set to hold onto it unless he gets hurt — or the Giants bring in someone more established. Flott wasn’t a good fit on the outside in Wink Martindale’s physical system, so New York moved him into the slot, but he should fit better on the boundary now that Shane Bowen is in charge.
Flott’s competition includes Tre Hawkins III, who was a rookie starter last year before falling out of favor, and Nick McCloud, whom the team seems…
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Publish date : 2024-07-22 14:15:00
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