As a seasoned back, Breida rejoined the club to cover Barkley. However, it’s possible that Eric Gray’s selection reduced his playing time. Given the Giants’ persistent inconsistencies on the offensive line, Gray offers some yards-after-contact ability that Breida does not.
In 2022, Breida only got eighteen pass-blocking snaps. Barkley took up the majority of the pass protection responsibilities and posted a 75.5 grade, despite his strong 67.4 Pro Football Focus in that little action.
Gray is not very athletic (6.56 and 4.62 speed), but he should share some of Breida’s snaps this season. How much depends on how well the two perform.
The bear hug from defensive coordinator Wink Martindale following the selection of CB Deonte Banks left the back hurting. Sitting on them and waiting for their time to draft center John Michael Schmitz rendered the hands numb. When Jalin Hyatt wasn’t off the board yet in the third round, his thumb stood out like a sore thumb.
The secondary of the New York Giants is under a lot of pressure from Wink Martindale’s defense. Has Joe Schoen assembled the necessary team members to oversee Martindale’s ambitious plan?
With 15 touchdowns passing and seven more coming from the ground, Daniel Jones had his greatest season in 2022, helping the Giants to their first postseason appearance since 2016.
Vic Tafur of The Athletic believes that the New York Giants are the greatest option to win games under 8.5 this season.
