The New York Giants are getting ready for training camp, along with the rest of the NFC East. This is the fourth offensive position group in the NFC East Grading
series, with only the interior offensive line and the quarterback position waiting to be graded. The Eagles have 23 points, and the Giants are right behind at 22; Dallas has 19, and Washington has 16.How does it work, you may ask? It’s VERY complicated! The best positional group is assigned four points, and the “worst” receives one point.
Let’s talk about the running backs in the NFC East!
Dallas Cowboys
Tyler Guyton, Terrance Steele, Drew Shelton, Ajani Cornelius, Nate Thomas, Pete Shiyazh
Dallas does not lack talent at tackle. Tyler Guyton has struggled through two seasons; his pass protection has been inconsistent, and he’s undisciplined with his hands, but the 24-year-old remains a project with a ton of upside. Guyton could have a bright future, and veteran Terrance Steele is a starter that Dallas will likely try to upgrade soon. Still, he’s a starter, nonetheless. The Cowboys did select Drew Shelton in the fourth round. The Cowboys are the clear one-point team in this exercise, although their interior offensive line is strong.
Points: 1
Washington Commanders
Laremy Tunsil, Josh Conerly Jr., Brandon Coleman, Foster Sarell, Trent Scott, Malaesala Aurnavae-Laulu
Laremy Tunsil had another elite season last year, despite the Commanders’ struggles. He allowed just 15 pressures and two sacks, while cutting his penalties in half (he still committed eight penalties). Tunsil is one of the most technically sound pass blockers in the NFL and a reliable run blocker. He is arguably the best tackle in the division. Conerly Jr., however, did struggle at right tackle in his rookie season; he allowed 43 pressures and eight sacks. Brandon Coleman is a solid third-string tackle with inside experience. This is a solid offensive tackle room, with Tunsil carrying most of the weight, but a jump from Conerly Jr. could help this offense stabilize.
Points: 2
New York Giants
Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow, J.C. Davis, Joshua Ezeudo, Jarrod Gray, Ryan Schernecke
The Giants re-signed Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million extension that included $ 26 million in guaranteed money. Eluemunor outplayed his contract and was a competent and reliable starter for the Giants over the last two seasons. Retaining his talents allows the Giants to remain flexible on the offensive line. He is a good football player and a quality locker room presence.
Andrew Thomas is one of the best tackles in football when he is healthy and on the field. He allowed 13 pressures and a sack last season in 448 pass-blocking snaps. Thomas played 800 total snaps for the first time since 2022. He’s only 27 years old, and he remains one of the most indispensable players for New York. Mbow and rookie J.C. Davis are both developmental options who can compete for the swing-tackle position. Finally, the Giants seem set at offensive tackle for the foreseeable future.
Points: 3
Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Markel Bell, Fred Johnson, Myles Hinton, Cameron Williams, John Ojukwu
Mailata and Johnson are arguably the best tackle tandem in football. Yes, Jeff Stoutland is no longer with the Eagles, but Chris Kuper will look to fill those big shoes, and he did an adequate job with the Vikings. Kuper’s personnel is still very good, and their tackle position’s future could be determined by the development of Markel Bell, a hulking tackle out of Miami. Fred Johnson has been around the league since 2019, and he was solid in his duty last season for the Eagles. Philadelphia’s offensive line is getting older, but the infusion of young talent (Bell), as well as the starters, makes the Eagles the easy four-point team.
Points: 4
Final thoughts
The NFC East is loaded at offensive tackle, with some of the best names in the sport. With Lane Johnson returning for another season, the Eagles may have the best right tackle in football; plus, Jordan Mailata is a stud left tackle. New York has a very good one-two combination with Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor, and the Giants have upside with their depth. Laremy Tunsil is a star left tackle, and Josh Conerly Jr. has a bright future after a rocky start to his rookie season. Dallas has promise with Tyler Guyton, but is clearly the one-point team, despite a solid overall offensive line. Overall, the division is impressive at tackle, but this is how it shook out.
Tally so far
Eagles: 27
Giants: 25
Cowboys: 20
Commanders: 18
