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Seeing Jaxson Dart on the sideline was a jarring reminder of how fragile this can all be. When he returns – the expectation is this week – everyone involved, including Dart himself, has to do everything possible to keep him healthy and on the field.
A variety of factors have contributed to the improved play. Having left tackle Andrew Thomas healthy and playing at an All-Pro level provides an immeasurable boost to the offense. The other key from a personnel standpoint is that there are no glaring weaknesses. The offensive line is a weak-link unit, where one vulnerable spot can drag down the entire group. That has been the case for the Giants in recent seasons, and sometimes at more than one spot. But even though Thomas is the only star on the line, the rest of the group is at least competent.
The final ingredient is coaching. Even if the talent isn’t overwhelming, offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo has the experienced group working well together. The jailbreak free rushes that were common in past years have been virtually non-existent this season.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo fired back at critics who didn’t like his cameo on WWE on Monday. In a social media post, after his role in a viral ringside scuffle at a WWE event, he said he’s simply trying to enjoy himself while recovering from a season-ending ankle injury.
“Aye, honestly, if you don’t like that I’m having a good time while dealing with a tough time, then just go ahead and unfollow and casually move on,” Skattebo wrote on a post on X/Twitter. “I’m not able to play football and have the fun I’ve been having my whole life, so I am doing things outside the box, trying to find stuff to keep me happy. Enjoy the rest of y’all’s week and just don’t talk about me if you ain’t got nothing nice to say.”
