Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 09:31:48 AMFor years, the Giants have substituted hope for plans when it comes to the O-line, and unfortunately, this year is no different. The Giants hope Evan Neal can significantly improve (at least they have Eluemunor if Neal fails). The Giants hope JMS can play significantly better than he did last season. The Giants hope they can find a quality second guard to team with Runyan.
If hope succeeds and the new O-line coach proves to be a difference maker, this unit has a ceiling of average to high average. Should it turn out that Bobby Johnson was unfairly blamed or both Neal and JMS don't significantly improve, this unit could be at or near the bottom again (especially if injury-prone Thomas misses significant time).
Let's not also forget the new strength and conditioning staff, led by Aaron Wellman, Frank Piraino and Drew Wilson running the show behind the scenes. They are cognizant of the injury history of this team and have already put action plans into place in order to address them and, hopefully, correct and prevent them going forward.
Peace!