The Giants' struggles on offense are being laid squarely at the feet of their beleaguered line, a unit widely regarded as one of the most glaring weaknesses in Big Blue's arsenal. It seems like a given that any season that descends into chaos - and we're looking at a 2-10 record entering Thanksgiving Day, with many more losses to come if current trends continue - is being held back by this oft-maligned position group.
Every aspect of the line's performance has been called into question: the lackluster pass protection that's stifled the passing game, the ineffective run blocking that's left the running backs in the dust. Even if the offense was somehow still on track, it's arguable that a decent front five would be enough to carry the team to some extent.
In fact, this franchise has made rebuilding a sturdy offensive line into an impenetrable task rivaling the most esoteric branches of theoretical physics. So when we hear that yet another season is collapsing under the weight of subpar linemen, it's hard not to wonder: did the Giants finally get their act together on this side of the ball - or are they stuck in a perpetual cycle of incompetence?
Every aspect of the line's performance has been called into question: the lackluster pass protection that's stifled the passing game, the ineffective run blocking that's left the running backs in the dust. Even if the offense was somehow still on track, it's arguable that a decent front five would be enough to carry the team to some extent.
In fact, this franchise has made rebuilding a sturdy offensive line into an impenetrable task rivaling the most esoteric branches of theoretical physics. So when we hear that yet another season is collapsing under the weight of subpar linemen, it's hard not to wonder: did the Giants finally get their act together on this side of the ball - or are they stuck in a perpetual cycle of incompetence?