{"id":218443,"date":"2025-02-21T17:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T22:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=218443"},"modified":"2025-02-21T16:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T21:37:11","slug":"the-giants-three-biggest-offseason-needs-outside-of-quarterback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/21\/the-giants-three-biggest-offseason-needs-outside-of-quarterback\/","title":{"rendered":"The Giants Three Biggest Offseason Needs Outside of Quarterback"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Giants are entering a pivotal offseason with a flawed roster that needs to be replenished. Their most obvious need is quarterback- rumors are already trickling through social media about who might be starting for Big Blue in Week 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remove the quarterback from the conversation and the Giants still have a roster that needs an overhaul. <\/span>The cap number jumped $22.1 million<\/span><\/a> and the Giants will have money to spend. According to Over the Cap, they have $48.4\u00a0 million which is plenty of capital to fill out a shallow roster. Remember, elite franchises use free-agency to supplement a roster. True contenders in the NFL are built through the draft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Excluding quarterback, let\u2019s take a look at the three most important areas of need for the Giants this offseason:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Giants Three Biggest Offseason Needs<\/h2>\n

Defensive Tackle Opposite Dexter Lawrence\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dexter Lawrence was leading the NFL sacks as a defensive tackle before his season ending elbow injury. He constantly commands double and triple teams and when healthy, he leads one of the strongest front fours in the NFL. However, the Giants lost valuable depth when they traded Leonard Williams to the Seahawks in 2023. While the trade eventually turned into another trade for Brian Burn, Joe Schoen has not done enough to replenish the defensive trenches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After seeing the <\/span>Eagles<\/span><\/a> manhandle a formidable Chiefs offensive line without blitzing, it is paramount for the Giants to find another quality starter on the defensive line next to Lawrence. Luckily for Schoen, early analysis suggests that defensive tackle is a strength of this year\u2019s draft class. <\/span><\/p>\n

If assets are allocated well, the Giants could feasibly find a high upside second or third round pick that can play meaningful snaps in 2025. Though the NFL is constantly changing, one thing remains true: dominating the trenches brings wins. It\u2019s time for the Giants to go back to that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond Milton Williams, the defensive tackle free-agency pool is small. H<\/span>ere are some first, second and third round prospects the Giants can target in the draft:<\/p>\n

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  • Mason Graham (Michigan):<\/b><\/a> A powerful defensive tackle with elite leverage and block-shedding ability, making him a disruptive force in both the run and pass game.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Mason Graham should NOT be able to move like this at 6\u20193 320lbs \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/U22qyviMfF<\/a><\/p>\n

    — NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) February 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n