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The New York Giants came into the free agency signing period in the hopes of fortifying their offensive line. General manager Joe Schoen went to work re-signing veteran guards Greg Van Roten and Aaron Stinnie and adding tackles James Hudson III and Stone Forsythe.
The line has All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas returning from season-ending foot surgery and are set at center and left guard with John Michael Schmitz and Jon Runyan Jr.
There are still questions about who will man the right side of the line. With Evan Neal still developing, the Giants will likely turn to Jermaine Eluemunor again. At guard, Schoen decided the best course was to re-sign Van Roten and Stinnie and mix them in with promising second year player Jake Kubas.
Hudson is seen as the classic swing tackle, a job that can call him into duty for short stints and at any instant. He is ready for the role and has a unique perspective on it, comparing it to that of a relief pitcher in baseball.
Given the Giants' recent history of injuries along the line, versatility and availability are going to be keys for them in 2025. Last season, they were rated 28th overall in the league by Pro Football Network, earning a D- grade.
Hudson is the type of player the Giants need. He has the right attitude and hopefully will help bolster this traditionally sagging unit.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' James Hudson likens his job as swing tackle to an MLB closer
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The line has All-Pro left tackle Andrew Thomas returning from season-ending foot surgery and are set at center and left guard with John Michael Schmitz and Jon Runyan Jr.
There are still questions about who will man the right side of the line. With Evan Neal still developing, the Giants will likely turn to Jermaine Eluemunor again. At guard, Schoen decided the best course was to re-sign Van Roten and Stinnie and mix them in with promising second year player Jake Kubas.
Hudson is seen as the classic swing tackle, a job that can call him into duty for short stints and at any instant. He is ready for the role and has a unique perspective on it, comparing it to that of a relief pitcher in baseball.
Given the Giants' recent history of injuries along the line, versatility and availability are going to be keys for them in 2025. Last season, they were rated 28th overall in the league by Pro Football Network, earning a D- grade.
Hudson is the type of player the Giants need. He has the right attitude and hopefully will help bolster this traditionally sagging unit.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' James Hudson likens his job as swing tackle to an MLB closer
Continue reading...
