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The New York Giants hired Carmen Bricillo at the end of a disastrous 2023 season, and under his guidance, the offensive line stabilized, producing its two best seasons of the past decade. Bricillo’s arrival coincided with the signings of Jermaine Eluemunor and Jon Runyan Jr., which certainly contributed to the line’s success due to their veteran competency.
Bricillo will not be retained on John Harbaugh’s coaching staff, despite the Giants advocating for the offensive line coach. However, no coach has been hired yet. The replenishment of depth and quality starters on the offensive line should remain a priority for the Giants.
Andrew Thomas, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow, James Hudson III, Evan Neal
Andrew Thomas played 802 snaps for the New York Giants, allowing just 13 pressures and one sack. His season ended against the Minnesota Vikings when he suffered a hamstring injury that he wisely did not play through in the last two weeks of the season. Thomas remained a stalwart and arguably a top-five left tackle in the NFL. Here’s an analytical breakdown of Thomas’ value that substantiates what we witness on tape every Sunday:
Jermaine Eluemunor logged 1,083 snaps at right tackle in 2025, allowing 19 pressures and four sacks, though his play was marred by a concerning number of penalties. He was flagged 14 times — several for false starts — bringing his total penalties as a Giant to 24 in two seasons.
Still, the stability that Eluemunor provided the Giants over the last two seasons is invaluable. He’s competent, large, and has smooth pass-sets that allow him to mirror, while possessing a good anchor to absorb power. He’s an asset as a pass blocker, and he’s adequate as a run blocker. Eluemunor was a Bricillo guy, and he’s set to be a free agent. He’s expressed interest in returning, but that remains to be seen.
Joe Schoen signed James Hudson III in the 2025 free-agent cycle. Hudson III was meant to be quality depth behind Eluemunor and Thomas, especially since the latter was recovering from off-season surgery. Hudson was signed to a two-year, $12-million contract, and he quickly found the bench for the Giants when he committed four penalties to start Week 2 in Dallas. He allowed seven pressures and a sack in 85 offensive snaps. A massive bust of a signing for Schoen, but luckily, there was a contingency plan.
Rookie fifth-round pick Marcus Mbow was forced into action after the failed Hudson experiment. Mbow logged 324 snaps for the Giants — 261 at left tackle, 58 at right tackle, and three at left guard. He allowed 26 pressures and three sacks while committing three penalties.
Overall, Mbow was serviceable. He flashed when asked to block on the move, with smooth feet and controlled movements that stood out on tape. However, he lacked anchor strength, and when defenders attacked his shoulders and won the half-man relationship, his reliability waned. Mbow needs to get stronger.
