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Matthew Mosley asks: Given that the Giants are moving Neal to guard, it got me curious about other players on the roster and potentially some versatility. What are your thoughts on trying a player like Tre Hawkins at safety. Could it work? His athleticism is off the charts and its clear his path to success as a corner in this league is limited.
Giants need depth at that position and he’s been around the system for a few years.
Ed says: Matthew, I can’t rule that out as a possibility. I think, though, that the Giants are probably not ready to give up on Hawkins as a cornerback. Teams always need as many capable players at that spot as they can accumulate.
Players who transition from cornerback to safety are usually older, experienced veterans who no longer have the athleticism to play consistent man-to-man coverage on the outside. That said, I don’t see the Giants as having great depth at safety.
As for being around the system for a few years, he has only been in the NFL for two years and Shane Bowen has only been defensive coordinator for one of those.
Don Rivers asks: What would it take for management to OK us going back to GIANTS on our Helmet? Also what do you think about using Elijah Chatman as a lead blocker/fullback in goal line situations since he has played there before?
Ed says: Don, I would love if the the organization went back to having GIANTS on the helmet. I have never been a fan of the lowercase ny, especially now with the team playing in New Jersey. I think it would take a uniform overhaul that does not seem to be on the horizon.
As for Chatman at fullback, it is a fun thought. Honestly, though, Chatman has a fight on his hands to make this roster even though he was a pleasant surprise a season ago. Let’s see if he makes the roster first. I wouldn’t mind seeing him as a short-yardage blocker, and he actually did take a few reps at fullback during a walk-through portion of Thursday’s practice. Whether that was just for fun, or a sign of things to come we will find out.
‘GiantTrojan’ asks: In lieu of Jim Irsay passing away, I read somewhere that each year each NFL team needs to identify a successor in case the owner passes away. Which makes me wonder who will run the Giants if something happens to John Mara and/or Steve Tisch.
Both John Mara and Steve Tisch are in their 70s, respectively. While both appear to be healthy and hopefully will stay that way, what exactly is the succession plan if one or both die or become incapacitated? Are their children being groomed to run the franchise?
Ed says: You are correct that each year the NFL requires teams to provide an updated franchise succession plan in the event at owner dies. Thing is, that information...
