Daniel Jones ranked 23rd on Chris Simms’ QB list

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Jones was No. 11 a year ago

The New York Giants’ primary signal caller, Daniel Jones, ranked 23rd overall on Chris Simms’ annual Top 40 QB List. Last year on the NBC Sports platform, Simms ranked Jones 11th overall. Jones’ injury-plagued 2023 season dropped him 12 spots on Simms’ list. Jones ranked just ahead of DeShaun Watson of the Cleveland Browns.

Here are Simms’ rankings of Jones heading into each of the previous four seasons:

2020:...

Here’s one way to measure positional value in the NFL

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Things have changes somewhat, at least in terms of the highest-paid players at a variety of positions

Positional value is a real thing in the NFL. Teams value some positions more than others, which is a big part of the reason why Saquon Barkley, a running back, is no longer a member of the New York Giants.

In what order, though, do NFL teams rank, or value positions? Some work in The Athletic’s ‘Scoop City Newsletter’, offers some...

Giants beat writer responds to Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito chatter

It has been suggested that 2023 undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito could win the team's primary backup quarterback job over Drew Lock this summer.

Does UDFA WR Ayir Asante have a chance to stick with New York Giants?

Ayir Asante runs with the ball during a 2023 game with Wyoming. | Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Kickoff return might be his best, or only, chance

If undrafted rookie wide receiver Ayir Asante is going to stick with the New York Giants, perhaps the league’s revised kickoff rules will be a big part of the reason.

Let’s look at Asante as we continue our player-by-player profiles of the Giants’ 90-man roster.

The skinny

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 178
Age: 23

Can DT Ryder Anderson win a spot on Giants’ 53-man roster?

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After a year on the practice squad, Anderson appears to face a difficult challenge

Has Ryder Anderson’s chance to be a contributing member of the New York Giants’ defensive line rotation already come and gone? Or, is it really just arriving?

The skinny

Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 280
Age: 25
Position: DL
Experience: 2
Contract: One-year, $915,000 | 2024 cap hit: $915,000 | Guaranteed: $0

Career to date

An undrafted free agent who played...

Giants hosting ex-Titans DB Joshua Kalu for workout

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Giants continuing to seek roster depth

The major part of NFL free agency is long over, but the New York Giants are continuing to work to upgrade the margins of their roster. The Giants are reportedly hosting journeyman defensive back Joshua Kalu for a visit/workout to potentially add depth and competition in the secondary.

Kalu’s name should be familiar to Giants fans. He signed with the Giants as a free agent in 2021. Kalu tore a...

Giants news, 5/29: Darius Slayton returns to OTAs, Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, more headlines

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New York Giants news for Wednesday

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From Big Blue View New York Giants OTAs: What we know, and what we don’t know Darius Slayton joins New York Giants’ voluntary workouts PFF leaves Giants’ Andrew Thomas outside top 10 offensive tackles Can Matthew Adams be an upgrade from Cam Brown for the Giants? Are OTAs soon going to be a thing of the past? Summer Scouting: Offensive tackles to watch during 2024 college...

Kayvon Thibodeaux already learning from fellow edge rusher Brian Burns

Thibodeaux will start his third season alongside the two-time Pro Bowler, who the Giants acquired in March.

Giants star WR surprisingly attends OTAs amid contract dispute

The former fifth-round pick has transformed into New York’s top receiver in recent years.

Former Giants Star Doesn’t Hold Back On Daniel Jones Criticism

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been a lightning rod for criticism ever since signing a four-year, $160 million contract extension with the club last offseason.

32-Year-Old Tony Jefferson Unretires, Veteran Safety Wants to Continue NFL Career

Former safety Tony Jefferson is the latest to make a comeback at the NFL after his last stint playing in the league was 2022. It will be interesting to see if teams are interested in signing the long-time pro the closer we get to training camp, as he wasn’t on a team last year.

Darius Slayton joins New York Giants’ voluntary workouts

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Slayton had been staying away

Darius Slayton was in attendance for New York Giants voluntary workouts on Tuesday. The on-field practice was apparently the first time Slayton has joined the team for any of this spring’s voluntary workouts.

Several of the photos released by the team from Tuesday’s OTA, the fourth of 10 scheduled on-field practices, were of Slayton catching passes or running drills.

In the final year of a two-year, $12...

PFF leaves Giants’ Andrew Thomas outside top 10 offensive tackles

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Thomas has allowed just seven sacks over the past two seasons

In the latest round of player rankings, Zoltán Buday of Pro Football Focus ranked the top 32 offensive tackles for 2024.

Representing the New York Giants is Andrew Thomas, who comes in 11th on the list.

Buday writes:

Another player whose 2023 season was impacted by injuries, Thomas was unable to replicate his terrific 2022 season as he played a career-low 576 snaps last year. However, his...

Giants might have found a UDFA defensive line gem

The New York Giants have built a formidable defensive front this offseason, but it’s not without its weaknesses. On Big Blue’s defensive line is a gap that needs to be filled.

Can Matthew Adams be an upgrade from Cam Brown for the Giants?

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Adams is a special teamer who also plays linebacker

Let’s begin our annual player-by-player profiles of the New York Giants 90-man roster today. We go alphabetically, which means veteran linebacker/special teamer Matthew Adams is up first.

The skinny

Height: 6-foot
Weight: 230
Age: 28
Position: LB
Experience: 6
Contract: One-year, $1,292,500 | 2024 cap hit: $1,152,500 | Guaranteed:...

Former NFL safety attempting comeback

The 32-year-old has played nine seasons to date, including four years with the Cardinals from 2013-16. 

Giants’ 4th year pass-rusher could have a breakout in a reduced role

The New York Giants have revamped their pass rush this off-season, making a significant move by trading for Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers and immediately securing him with a five-year contract.

Could Giants' Drew Lock lose backup QB job to Tommy DeVito?

It has been said that Lock hasn't blown anybody away with his performances in springtime practices.

Giants could soon get a big influx of cap space with looming retirement

The New York Giants are tight on salary cap space after spending money throughout an incredibly productive offseason. General manager Joe Schoen utilized the salary cap well, adding talent to the lineup on both sides of the ball in an effort to get his team to bounce back from a disappointing 6-11 record last season.

Former Ravens S Tony Jefferson Unretiring

Jordan Schultz of B/R reports that former Ravens S Tony Jefferson is coming out of retirement and plans to play in 2024. According to Schultz, Jefferson has kept in shape and has been training with the intention of returning to the NFL again.