Quote from: kartanoman on November 18, 2024, 06:25:54 PMThomas was playing well this season but he's been better in the past.The Commanders would disagree with this assessment. They drafted a great QB and flipped the script on their rebuilding process. The Giants on the other hand continue to surround a lousy QB with weapons and OL and yet we still suck! We need a fucking QB!!!!!!!!
But he is now damaged goods and has a salvage title next to his name. The little we watched of him, this season, will be about the best we'll ever see again. His cumulative effect of injuries to his feet, ankles and knees are now a serious problem and that Lisfranc, even after it was repaired, will be an issue for him for the rest of his career as well as his life. Translated to mean: unless Shoen addresses the now serious Left Tackle issue the Giants have, it doesn't matter who is playing QB.
This QB situation is serious. But the LT situation could be even more serious if Thomas can't make it back on the field before training camp next year. Even if he doesn't, he'll only be at best 80% of the player he once was, and that's being generous.
To me, it's a no-brainer. They have to fix that O-Line and build quality depth before going all in on a franchise QB. I just don't see how it can work any other way. You can't assume Thomas returns to his previous self because he no longer is that player. He could certainly provide depth, but I just don't see him a full-time starter anymore.
There is a two-year draft puzzle to solve here and it won't get fixed next April. So, they have to go with the choice that stabilizes everything so a new QB can come in and compete immediately.
Peace!