I think for this team to hum, the following needs to happen:
RB - either we need a rotation of 2-3 very good RBs or one needs to be a standout. We can't have a rotation of 3 average RBs. That gets nothing done except spreads around mediocrity. I am really hoping Tracy becomes that standout along with Singletary so we have a solid 2 RB platoon.
WR - We have Ferraris. It is time to tune their engines then let them race. If they were on the Miami Dolphins or Kansas City Chiefs, you can bet those head coaches would be trusting them more and getting them more opportunities.
TE - I am betting here on Theo Johnson. I see old school Giants TE in this kid. Love the Penn State bloodline. I like Bellinger, but I think his ceiling is lower. We need high ceiling players coached up to that ceiling. Again, give this kid a chance.
OL - Play the veterans and get them into the starting lineup NOW so a unit forms and gets reps. Stop with this "experimenting." Eze is a backup until proven otherwise so stop giving him starting minutes in practice. Again, a unit needs to form. If team is committed this year to Neal at RT, then play the best RG next to him. If Neal fails by game 3, get him out.
Defense
I simply think this unit will be fine. The addition of Burns, continued development of Thibs and consistency of Dex along with Okereke behind them makes this unit good. Banks will be that much better. Lock down the other boundary CB and get Phillips and Nubin the reps they need to make them starters and go from there.
Conclusion
The standouts to elevate this team need to be primarily from the offensive side of the ball as the defense should be ok.
RB - either we need a rotation of 2-3 very good RBs or one needs to be a standout. We can't have a rotation of 3 average RBs. That gets nothing done except spreads around mediocrity. I am really hoping Tracy becomes that standout along with Singletary so we have a solid 2 RB platoon.
WR - We have Ferraris. It is time to tune their engines then let them race. If they were on the Miami Dolphins or Kansas City Chiefs, you can bet those head coaches would be trusting them more and getting them more opportunities.
TE - I am betting here on Theo Johnson. I see old school Giants TE in this kid. Love the Penn State bloodline. I like Bellinger, but I think his ceiling is lower. We need high ceiling players coached up to that ceiling. Again, give this kid a chance.
OL - Play the veterans and get them into the starting lineup NOW so a unit forms and gets reps. Stop with this "experimenting." Eze is a backup until proven otherwise so stop giving him starting minutes in practice. Again, a unit needs to form. If team is committed this year to Neal at RT, then play the best RG next to him. If Neal fails by game 3, get him out.
Defense
I simply think this unit will be fine. The addition of Burns, continued development of Thibs and consistency of Dex along with Okereke behind them makes this unit good. Banks will be that much better. Lock down the other boundary CB and get Phillips and Nubin the reps they need to make them starters and go from there.
Conclusion
The standouts to elevate this team need to be primarily from the offensive side of the ball as the defense should be ok.