Entering training camp last season, the Giants ranked 30th and technically finished 30th a season ago. You’d think, at the very least, there would be a semblance of progress over the last 12 months. A spark. A pulse.
Think again.
New York is home to the NFL's toughest schedule and John Mara is running out of patience with the regime. There are holes all over the roster (most notably, the offensive line), and we're still about 50 days out from the start of the regular season.
Fans aren’t the only ones seeing the lack of momentum. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport placed Big Blue 30th in his pre-training camp power rankings, only above the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans.
“There isn’t a coach and general manager in the NFL on a hotter seat than Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen,” wrote Davenport. “Another disappointing season will likely mean the end of the line for both.”
The Giants’ offseason hasn’t done enough to change the narrative
After an offseason of strategic yet forward-thinking acquisitions—lauded by the media—they still sit in the cellar.
The G-Men cleaned house at quarterback and started fresh with Jaxson Dart, Russell Wilson, and Jameis Winston.
They drafted Abdul Carter, one of the most explosive defensive players in the country. Additionally, Big Blue spent big on defense, signing Paulson Adebo, Chauncey Golston, and Jevon Holland—all battle-tested defenders expected to play pivotal roles in elevating defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s defense to elite status.
It should be enough to move the needle at least a little bit. The Giants aren’t world-beaters looking to amass double-digit victories, but six or seven wins shouldn’t be out of the question. But it hasn’t. Not in perception. Not in rankings. And not in the eyes of a fanbase that’s heard this story far too many times before.
The worst part is the Giants are seeing their rivals turn a corner in real time.
The Washington Commanders have found direction under head coach Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels, the Philadelphia Eagles just won their second Super Bowl of the last decade, and the Dallas Cowboys, still America’s Team, should remain competitive under their new head coach.
Even teams like the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos are building clear identities and finally turning a corner. The Giants still feel stuck in neutral, just like they have been for the better part of the last decade.
Every year, fans are told the same things: “Be patient,” or “It takes time.” “We’re building the right way.” But patience only goes so far. At some point, potential becomes just another excuse.
There’s talent on this roster, and Schoen and Daboll have a clear blueprint in place to return this team to the playoffs.
Malik Nabers has what it takes to be the best receiver in the NFL. Dexter Lawrence is a force up front, and the arrival of Carter provides even more reinforcement. Even Jaxson Dart could be up there if he is developed effectively.
And yet, the Giants remain in NFL purgatory. Not rebuilding. Not contending. Just existing. The worst place for a franchise to reside.
For years, fans have begged for more than just offseason buzz and upside on paper. It’s time for the G-Men to turn potential into production and promise into wins—and earn back the trust and respect the only way that matters in this league: on Sundays.
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