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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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