Losing Andrew Thomas derailed Giants offense in 2023. Can they avoid same fate this year?
New York TimesThe New York Giants’ 17-7 loss to the Bengals last Sunday night was deflating. Giants coach Brian Daboll repeatedly stated the obvious Wednesday when he said, “We’re not going to replace an Andrew Thomas.” Daboll has the scars from last season to illustrate that point. The hamstring injury Thomas suffered in last season’s opener that sidelined him for seven games was often referred to within the organization as the biggest factor in the offense going off the rails. He spent all spring at left guard before moving to right tackle at the start of training camp when Evan Neal still hadn’t recovered from ankle surgery. It would be more disconcerting that defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and outside linebacker Brian Burns missed the first two practices this week if both hadn’t offered assurances that they will play Sunday.
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