PFF lists to Giants on their most likely to improve

[MightyGiants]

Tight End: Theo Johnson, New York Giants
Johnson was part of the reason Tyler Warren didn't fully break out in the Penn State offense until his senior season, and the Giants' fourth-round pick went on to start 11 games in his rookie season before a foot injury cut his season short. Johnson caught 29 passes for 331 yards and a touchdown, earning a 53.6 grade.

Johnson caught just 11 passes for 115 yards in his first seven games of the season before kicking it up a gear and catching 18 passes for 216 yards in the next five games. In truth, Johnson's season ended just as he was starting to find a groove, unfortunately halting his momentum. However, the circumstances for his return and the offensive environment he'll find himself in in 2025 are far greater. The Giants' 64.4 grade on offense in 2024 was 29th in the NFL, but with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or even Jaxson Dart at quarterback, there should be more consistency on offense.

The hope is that Johnson can pick up from where he left off in the back half of the 2024 season and continue to grow into a secondary pass-catcher for the Giants. Malik Nabers will naturally be the number one option on offense, but with a whole offseason under his belt, Johnson could become a real hit in 2025.

EDGE: Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Giants
Thibodeaux hasn't quite hit the heights you'd expect from a top-five pick, earning a 68.7 grade in his first three seasons in the NFL – 68th among all edge rushers – but he impressed at times in 2024, generating 38 total pressures and six sacks in just 12 games. That didn't stop the Giants from drafting Abdul Carter with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Carter will likely enter the season starting ahead of Thibodeaux, along with Brian Burns. That could be damaging, but it could also serve as a fresh opportunity for the former Oregon Duck.

The snap reduction, if anything, means Thibodeaux will be fresher and hopefully more liable to be a difference-maker when he's on the field. From Weeks 13-18, Thibodeaux earned a 79.2 pass-rushing grade, 13th among edge rushers in the NFL, generating 21 pressures and 11 stops in that time. Ending the season on a high, playing some of the best football of his career, only serves as a positive for Thibodeaux.

The strength of the Giants' defense could help. The defensive front could be one of the best in the NFL in 2025 with the three edge defenders, Dexter Lawrence, whose 93.4 grade is the highest among defensive tackles since 2022, and excellent depth along the line. More players capable of rushing the passer means higher quality pass-rushing opportunities. Thibodeaux could finally start to prove his worth as a former top-five pick.

https://www.pff.com/news/predicting-the-nfls-most-improved-player-at-every-position

[Jclayton92]

Then it's wild they didn't list Theo or any giant on their top 32 TEs.

Tracey was 30 on their top 32 Rbs.

[Jclayton92]

https://x.com/WilkesKan82626/status/1927839769825800346?t=ENfxKZav0XcDhQYOKyh1PA&s=19

They did rank Okereke and McFadden in their top 4 of LB duos.

[Jclayton92]

https://x.com/PFF/status/1928134291206328385?t=dP4nq1o1TekLcs_FEu9iYQ&s=19