How the New York Giants Offensive Line Went from Liability to Asset in Two Weeks

September 30, 2014   ·   Brad Gagnon   ·   Jump to comments

Quarterback Eli Manning has become more comfortable, more accurate, more poised. The running game has taken off in a major way. Even the much-maligned, depleted defense has tightened up with only 31 points allowed in Weeks 3 and 4. 
But the primary explanation for how the New York Giants' season has taken a 180-degree turn the last two weeks has to be the offensive line. 
With veteran interior linemen Kevin Boothe, Chris Snee and David Baas gone, the Giants have been sending out somewhat of a patchwork line on a weekly basis, putting extra pressure on tackles Will Beatty (who has been eased back after offseason leg surgery) and Justin Pugh (who just 17 months ago was a student at Syracuse). 
With castoffs John Jerry and J.D. Walton forced into starting roles at right guard and center, and with rookie second-round pick Weston Richburg basically starting by default at left guard, this was expected to be another disastrous season for the line, and by extensio...

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