Ranking the New York Giants’ 5 Biggest Offseason Needs

The New York Giants picked up their last win in Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks, and since then their season has entered a downward spiral. Currently, at 2-13 with two games remaining, it’s no exaggeration to say that the Giants’ 100th season has been a colossal disappointment.

Every game this season has been tough, and their 10-game losing streak is not only the longest in the NFL, but is also a franchise record. The injuries didn’t help.

The Giants currently have 12 players on injured reserve, and the list reads like a who’s who of key players on the roster, headlined by defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, tackle left Andrew Thomas and safety Tyler Nubin.

The quarterback play doesn’t help either. For the first time since 1992, the team had four different signal callers lined up under center, which had a ripple effect on the offense’s performance.

Overall, this has resulted in a Giants franchise with many needs that need to be addressed this offseason.

While NFL teams typically can’t address all of their needs in a single offseason, especially when they have a lot of them, here’s a look at the top prioritized needs the Giants need to address over the course of the upcoming offseason.

The Giants offense took a turn with the release of former starting quarterback Daniel Jones, so filling the role should be the top priority. After a few weeks of shuffling between Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock, the Giants have made it clear they are not sold and will look to improve their opening at quarterback.

With the Giants’ draft stock much better after their recent loss, targeting a potential quarterback in the draft could be the right move. Due to their offensive line issues, the Giants need a quarterback who can control the game and make plays when the pocket collapses.

It is widely believed that the Giants will draft their next franchise quarterback in April, but they are also expected to add a veteran to serve as a bridge during the free agency period.

After hoping Deonte Banks would become a CB1, the Giants were disappointed. The depth at the position was so sketchy that they finally caved and brought back veteran Adoree Jackson on a one-year deal to provide depth.

The franchise isn’t giving up on Banks, who has struggled to adapt to defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s system.

Still, it’s been clear since day one that the Giants need additional blue-chip depth — and for proof of that, just look at all the potential veteran CB1s they’ve tried to sign in free agency or during Joe Schoen’s discussion with Shane Bowen on Hard knocks about having to choose between Brian Burns or a cornerback.

The Giants’ defensive backs room is very young, so expect the team to look for a veteran to serve not only as a potential CB1, but also to fix what’s ailing in this group.

As good as he is, Dexter Lawrence II can’t do everything himself. Finding another Leonard Williams — a guy who can stop the run and push the pocket — should help cure what ails a Giants defense that ranks in the bottom third against the run and has, at times, struggled to put pressure on the quarterback.

Expect the Giants to likely address this need via the draft, as the current draft class is reportedly loaded with defensive line talent.

One would think that last year’s historically poor offensive line performance (85 sacks allowed) would have taught management a lesson about the need to have quality young depth in the pipeline in the event of a series of injuries.

Yet the Giants are here again. While general manager Joe Schoen’s approach to adding veteran depth to the unit made sense, at some point that veteran depth needs to be replaced.

The question is with whom? Schoen didn’t draft any offensive linemen in last year’s draft, so it’s not really like they have an abundance of talent waiting in the wings, ready to take over at any given location.

For example, veteran guard Greg Van Roten signed a one-year contract when Evan Neal’s setback from ankle surgery forced the team to move Jermaine Eluemunor (originally slated to play left guard) to left guard. right tackle position. Jon Runyan Jr then moved from right guard to left guard, leaving a glaring hole filled by the signing of Van Roten.

Add in Andrew Thomas’ injury at left tackle, and suddenly the Giants’ backup plan (Eluemunor) wasn’t readily available, which meant the Giants had to play Joshua Ezeudu, who is more of a guards only one tackle, at the post.

The main thing is the offensive line, which when healthy looked solid. However, he ended up disbanding and doesn’t appear to have any solid developmental depth to contend for the job next year.

The Giants appear to have hit a home run with Malik Nabers, but after Nabers, the picture is murky.

Darius Slayton, a solid receiver throughout his career, is unlikely to return as a free agent. Wan’Dale Robinson has been a limited player, and Jalin Hyatt has been a mystery who can’t seem to cut Slayton’s snaps.

If the Giants ultimately want to become a pure vertical passing attack, they will need to have another deep vertical threat for this group, especially if Slayton leaves, as expected.