I am going to take the optimistic view on the various Giants issues:
1) Coaching- Daboll has learned from his earlier mistakes, and his coaching staff adjustments will have this staff firing on all cylinders this season rather than fighting among themselves
2) The offensive line- Between the infusion of veteran talent (who knows what it takes to play O-line in the NFL) and a new O-line coach (who never coached a unit that wasn't in PFF's top 10), this unit will finally break free of its decade-plus stretch of futility and poor play
3) Quarterback play- Between Daniel Jones and Drew Lock, one of them will elevate their game to provide the team with solid QB play.
4) Injuries- While the Giants failed to remove Ronnie Barnes, the team did bring back Aaron Wellman, who has the Strength and Conditioning coach and has proven he can reduce injury. We can look forward to a middle-of-the-pack injury season rather than leading the league.
5) Pass Rush- The addition of Burns to Thibs and Dex will make the Giants pass rush something that keeps OCs up at night.
6) Explosive plays- The Giants lost Barkley, but frankly, he was living on reputation. He wasn't providing the explosive plays a star provides either on the ground or through the air. Malik Nabers will change that, and his presence will allow others like Robinson and Hyatt to join in on the fun.
So by drinking the Kool-Aid, this team will be going to the playoffs again like they did in 2022.
1) Coaching- Daboll has learned from his earlier mistakes, and his coaching staff adjustments will have this staff firing on all cylinders this season rather than fighting among themselves
2) The offensive line- Between the infusion of veteran talent (who knows what it takes to play O-line in the NFL) and a new O-line coach (who never coached a unit that wasn't in PFF's top 10), this unit will finally break free of its decade-plus stretch of futility and poor play
3) Quarterback play- Between Daniel Jones and Drew Lock, one of them will elevate their game to provide the team with solid QB play.
4) Injuries- While the Giants failed to remove Ronnie Barnes, the team did bring back Aaron Wellman, who has the Strength and Conditioning coach and has proven he can reduce injury. We can look forward to a middle-of-the-pack injury season rather than leading the league.
5) Pass Rush- The addition of Burns to Thibs and Dex will make the Giants pass rush something that keeps OCs up at night.
6) Explosive plays- The Giants lost Barkley, but frankly, he was living on reputation. He wasn't providing the explosive plays a star provides either on the ground or through the air. Malik Nabers will change that, and his presence will allow others like Robinson and Hyatt to join in on the fun.
So by drinking the Kool-Aid, this team will be going to the playoffs again like they did in 2022.