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Giants news, 11/29: Charlie Bullen’s defense, Jaxson Dart on Brian Daboll

Good morning, New York Giants fans!

From Big Blue View

Other Giant observations

Per TruMedia, in 354 run defensive snaps with McFadden on the field, opponents averaged 4.6 yards per carry (23.70 EP), and posted nine rushing touchdowns and 87 first downs. They also averaged 1.19 yards before contact and 3.43 yards after contact. In the 467 (and counting) snaps in which McFadden has not been on the field, opponents have averaged 5.5 yards per carry, a -38.83 EPA. They’ve posted 26 rushing touchdowns and 137 first downs, while averaging 2.08 yards before contact and 3.42 after.

McFadden is not only a pending UFA, but the guys who have tried to fill the hole his absence created, such as Chris Board, Darius Muasau, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, and Zaire Barnes, have not really proven to be a potential answer.

Giants only can hope Jaxson Dart follows Drake Maye blueprint | New York Post

If the Giants were able to do what they wanted to do, Drake Maye would be their quarterback and Jaxson Dart would be playing for … someone else.

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While right tackle has been discussed a few times for the Giants, there have been a few risers on B/R’s big board recently. Perhaps none better fits than Clemson’s Blake Miller, since he has four years of experience at the position.

“Miller is a durable, alert right tackle prospect with good athletic ability, arm length and quick, proactive hands to establish first meaningful contact and gain control of defenders,” offensive line scout Brandon Thorn said. “Miller lacks high-end power but brings tenacity as a finisher to stick on blocks. He lacks proven versatility but has the tools to develop it and compete for a starting right tackle job during his rookie contract.”

1 Free Agent Every NFL Team Needs to Prioritize Re-Signing Before 2026 Offseason | Bleacher Report

It would seem that the New York Giants have found their quarterback of the future in rookie Jaxson Dart. Putting the necessary pieces around him should be a top priority for general manager Joe Schoen and whoever New York’s next coach might be.

Wan’Dale Robinson is finally beginning to look like the sort of centerpiece player the Giants should keep. It’s worth noting that he’s gotten more opportunities in the wake of Malik Nabers’ season-ending injury, but the fact that he’s already set a career-high in receiving yards while averaging an impressive 12 yards per catch is equally noteworthy. Still only 24 years old, Robinson can be New York’s No. 2 receiver opposite Nabers for the long haul. The Giants must avoid competing with receiver-needy teams for his services in free agency.

This week’s opponent

With starting LT Will Campbell on injured reserve due to a right knee injury, and starting LG Jared Wilson facing longer odds to suit up due to a right ankle sprain, the Patriots will start a different top OL for the third time in 13 games. Four-year veteran Ben Brown would be Wilson’s replacement, while coach Mike Vrabel would choose between four-year veteran Vederian Lowe and rookie Marcus Bryant (seventh round) at LT. Vrabel said the plan is to go through the week of practice with every player preparing as if they are a starter.

No panic along Patriots O-line despite missing two starters | Pats Pulpit

Both Lowe and Brown bring plenty of experience to the mix. Not only did they replace the injured rookies down the stretch versus the Bengals, they also have a combined 21 and 11 starts on their respective career résumés.

“It’s not panic. It’s just move on. Next man up,” said center Garrett Bradbury. “They’re veteran players. All the guys that are going to step in have played a lot of football. So, I’ve got all the confidence in the world in them. And also, Coach [Mike] Vrabel’s message all year has been, ‘Prepare like a starter and take advantage of opportunities when the opportunity comes.’ With that messaging, with that being not beat into your head, but that’s what you’re hearing all year, well, there are opportunities now.

1. Run the Ball The Patriots rank 27th in yards per attempt and 19th in rushing yards, and big plays on the ground dried up last week against Cincinnati. But this matchup screams opportunity: the Giants rank 32nd in rushing yards allowed and 32nd in yards per attempt, and last week gave up 237 rushing yards to Detroit, their third game allowing 200+ yards.

Rhamondre Stevenson returned last week, after missing three games due to a toe injury, but managed just 5 yards on 6 carries, leaning more on his pass protection skills after missing three weeks with a toe injury. TreVeyon Henderson, who has flashed explosiveness, could be the difference-maker. If New England leans on the run game, they can control tempo, protect Drake Maye, and keep the Giants pass rushers out of his lap.