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If so, what does that say about Joe Schoen and the job he has done?

32. New York Giants
Biggest strength: Defensive front. The Giants have many major roster concerns, but they certainly have some star power up front. Dexter Lawrence (second-team All-Pro each of the past two seasons) is one of the league's best defenders, and while New York is extremely shaky behind him at DT, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux form a potentially dominant edge rusher duo. We know Burns (46.0 sacks in five seasons) is great and while Thibodeaux is still progressing, the 2022 first-round pick made a big leap with 11.5 sacks last season. -- Clay

Biggest weakness: Secondary. With Xavier McKinney and Adoree' Jackson gone, the Giants have what is arguably the league's shakiest unit at both cornerback and safety. Deonte Banks (a 2023 first-round pick) will need to make a leap forward in Year 2 and carry the CB room. The likes of Cor'Dale Flott, Nick McCloud, Tre Hawkins III and third-round rookie Dru Phillips are among those competing for the other starting jobs. At safety, Jason Pinnock has proved to be a competent starter, and he'll be joined by some combination of second-round rookie Tyler Nubin, Dane Belton and Jalen Mills. -- Clay

X factor for 2024: Right tackle Evan Neal. It's make-or-break time for the 2022 No. 7 overall pick. As it stands, he represents one of many weaknesses on the Giants roster; he ranked 54th out of 69 tackles in pass block win rate last season. If he can live up to his draft stock, he would form an exceptional tackle duo with Andrew Thomas, but so far in his young career, it hasn't happened. -- Walder

Nonstarter to know: Running back Eric Gray. Just how much can the Giants pile the carries on veteran addition Devin Singletary? Somebody is going to have to give him a breather and play if Singletary gets hurt. This 2023 fifth-round pick is first in line. It's a positive that his receiving and blocking get good reviews, but he had just 17 carries for 48 yards in his rookie season. -- Schatz

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I think the Patriots, Broncos, and Panthers should fight for that mantle.

Quote from: fromthebside on June 25, 2024, 09:23:06 AMI think the Patriots, Broncos, and Panthers should fight for that mantle.

Those teams certainly seem to be lacking in talent.  It's interesting that 2 have a new QB, and the third has a 2nd year QB.

Well, someone had to be ranked last. Bob