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Other Giant observations
Jermaine Eluemunor tells The Post his plans for Francis Mauigoa’s Giants transition | New York Post
“He’s a large dude, which kind of fits my game, fits my mentality,” said Eluemunor. “I’m really excited to have him. I’ve been teaching [teammates] the ropes for a while now — I’m pretty good at it — so I think we’ll create a good partnership…Mentorship sometimes means you’re towards the end of your career, and I’m nowhere near that. I’m right in the middle of it. So, for me, I’m going to bring him along with me. He’s going to be right next to me, hopefully for a long time.”
“I feel like our offensive line can be a top 10 line,’’ he said.
Giants are back in the building this week
John Harbaugh brings hope Giants can build through NFL Draft after all | New York Daily
The Giants pre-Harbaugh would have counted on Banks to simply get better in the hopes of validating their pre-draft evaluations. Or they would do what Schoen did last year: Built through free agency and paid big money for free agent veteran corner Paulson Adebo as a Band-Aid, while ignoring that position in the 2024 draft until Korie Black’s selection in the seventh round.
Harbaugh, however, replenished the barren corner room with a hard-nosed player under cost control. Now, if Banks rebounds under Harbaugh’s and Wilson’s coaching, the Giants might actually have depth and a future. And if he doesn’t, they hopefully aren’t stuck in a vicious cycle of having to continue addressing the same position every year with a desperate swing.
This is how a professional thinks and operates. The results don’t always follow the process, but Harbaugh’s improved process ideally will raise the floor on the Giants’ fortunes — rather than making it likely that they will annually bottom out.
Giants off-season’s biggest winners and losers, from Cam Skattebo to Kayvon Thibodeaux | The Athletic
Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants have continued pouring resources into Thibodeaux’s position since selecting him with the fifth pick in the 2022 draft. They traded second- and fifth-round picks for Brian Burns and gave the edge rusher a five-year, $141 million extension during the 2023 offseason. Then the Giants used the No. 3 pick in last year’s draft on edge rusher Abdul Carter. This year, the Giants took Reese with the fifth pick. While the plan is for Reese to play inside linebacker, he’s another premium investment in the mix for playing time on passing downs.
It’s a good problem for the Giants to have so many talented pass rushers, but someone is going to need to sacrifice to make it work. Thibodeaux stands out as the player most likely to be forced to adjust, as he’ll probably shift inside more often on passing downs. His snaps on the edge will likely come mostly on early downs when he’s rotating with Burns and Carter. It’s not an ideal recipe for Thibodeaux to produce the type of stats that will lead to a big payday in a contract year.
NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason? | ESPN.com
23. New York Giants. Most improved position: Linebacker. The Giants spent $13 million this offseason to sign linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and used the No. 5 pick on Ohio State’s Arvell Reese, who will play weakside linebacker. So they’re hoping the unit is significantly improved from last season’s, which began with Bobby Okereke as the middle linebacker and Micah McFadden alongside him.
McFadden also re-signed with the Giants after missing most of last season because of a foot injury. Between Edmunds, Reese and McFadden, the inside linebacker group should be an asset as New York tries to solve its run-stuffing woes. The Giants allowed a league-worst 5.3 yards per rush last season, the worst mark in franchise history
Who Still Needs a QB? Describing Each Team’s Urgency After 2026 NFL Draft | Bleacher Report
Somewhere In Between. New York Giants Jaxson Dart showed glimpses of being a playmaking franchise QB as a rookie, but the Giants still need to see him play more consistently and with a lot more self-preservation.
Albert Breer on the Joe Schoen/John Harbaugh relationship
Way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft | CBSSports.com
11. New York Giants: Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE, Oregon. Uiagalelei has an NFL frame who wins with power and a high motor, particularly when aligning wide. That said, he lacks bend and needs to add to his pass-rush arsenal. His 2025 tape wasn’t nearly as far along as Tuli Tuipulotu coming out of college and he was a second-round pick (54th overall) of similar age and with similar tools. Looking for a big leap in ’26.
Lawrence Taylor reportedly discharged from North Jersey hospital | The Record
New York Giants Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was discharged recently from the hospital following a stint for a stomach-related issue, his attorney said Tuesday. Mark Eiglarsh said Taylor is returning home to Florida after being hospitalized in Morristown, New Jersey, since April 20.
Around the league
Eagles reportedly sign Big Dom and assistant GM to contract extensions | Bleeding Green Nation
George Pickens saga has been interesting for Dallas Cowboys | Blogging the Boys
How Sonny Styles showed Adam Peters he was the alpha Commanders needed | Hogs Haven
Source: Seahawks to sign veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. | ESPN.com
Emeka Egbuka: There’s no room for “me, me, me,” I’ll do whatever Bucs ask | Pro Football Talk
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