Big Blue Huddle

8. Andrew Thomas, New York Giants
Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: Unranked
Age: 25 | Last year's ranking: 7

A hamstring issue cost Thomas seven games in 2023, thus stunting his growth on this list. But he got several top-three votes due to his major ability. Thomas signed a five-year, $117.5 million extension just after our list was published last season.

"Trent Williams has been the standard, but I think Thomas, if he puts together a stronger body of work, has enough upside to be the top guy," an AFC executive said.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/40284088/top-10-nfl-offensive-tackles-execs-scouts-2024-espn-jeremy-fowler-position-rankings

No issue here for me. I think it's about fair.

There are a lot of offensive tackles in the league between the 32 rosters. If you're the 8th best, that's pretty much saying you're elite.

I would actually say from a value perspective, if you factor in Thomas' seeming lack of durability, he's probably not top 10.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on July 14, 2024, 10:58:51 AMNo issue here for me. I think it's about fair.

There are a lot of offensive tackles in the league between the 32 rosters. If you're the 8th best, that's pretty much saying you're elite.

I would actually say from a value perspective, if you factor in Thomas' seeming lack of durability, he's probably not top 10.

Not only has AT had injury issues, but in the first two years (when he was under the cheap contract), he was not very good.   I am glad the Giants found their foundation LT, but through the lens of value, it was less than ideal.

Thomas needs to stay healthy. That's his biggest thing after a slow start to his career.