The New York Giants finished the 2020 regular season 6-10 and just missed taking home the NFC East crown, but a stagnant offense ultimately prevented them from finding more success.
Many have been quick to blame quarterback Daniel Jones, but the advanced analytics suggest he made some significant strides this past season. He also has the faith of his owner, John Mara, and general manager, Dave Gettleman.
“Our coaches, all of them, are very high on Daniel, and I feel the same way. I think he has what it takes to lead us to where we want to go,” Mara told reporters on Wednesday.
“You guys are going to call me doubling down, I’m very happy with what we’ve done with Daniel,” Gettleman added. “I’m not even going to blink.”
Although the Giants are committed to Jones long-term and believe in his ability as a franchise quarterback, the 2020 season made both realize that some offensive playmakers are necessary.
Losing Saquon Barkley was obviously a significant blow, but the Giants need help beyond their explosive running back.
“You can never have too many good players. Bottom line. That’s a stock answer that every GM is going to tell you. At the end of the day, we need to find playmakers. That’s all there is to it,” Gettleman said. “I’m not sugar coating it. If you talk about philosophically doing roster building, it’s the Q (quarterback), it’s the big men allow you to compete. On offense, it’s play makers. We have to be very conscious of it. We’re going to find the right guys to help Daniel get us over that hump.”
Specifically, the Giants need some game-changing wide receivers and some more consistency at the tight end position.
They seemed poised to stick with tight end Evan Engram, who will enter the final year of his rookie contract next season, and then will have multiple options in free agency and the NFL draft to pick up some outside talent.
Names like Corey Davis, Allen Robinson, Will Fuller, Kenny Golladay and Chris Godwin are bound to pop up come March, while DeVonta Smith, Ja’Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle could be targets in April.
