As the 2025 NFL season approaches, the New York Giants find themselves positioned low in the pre-training camp power rankings, reminiscent of their standing from last season. Analysts from various sports outlets have weighed in, reflecting a consensus that the Giants still have significant challenges to overcome.
Yahoo! Sports ranks the Giants at No. 27. Although the team showed improvement with a productive offseason last year, their recent draft and free agency efforts have not fully addressed the numerous gaps in their roster. Making the playoffs in 2022 has not insulated them from criticism, as there remains the looming challenge of performance this season. The potential introduction of quarterback Jaxson Dart later in the season, particularly during the final four games following a Week 14 bye, could prove pivotal. How Dart performs may influence critical decisions regarding the futures of head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen.
The Athletic places the Giants at No. 30, pointing out a troubling trend under Daboll’s leadership: a decrease in wins from nine to six to just three in three seasons. The speculation is that another winless season could lead to significant changes within the coaching staff. They’ve added notable quarterbacks like Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart to improve their offense, which struggled last year, finishing 31st in scoring at 16.1 points per game.
Sporting News echoes the sentiment, placing the Giants at No. 25 but expressing skepticism about the team’s outlook, while Bleacher Report also ranks them at No. 30, foreseeing another challenging season ahead.
The situation mirrors the optimistic yet cautious hope that the team can rebuild and recover, but the upcoming season will undoubtedly test their resilience. With new players and potential for development, fans can still look for signs of improvement as the team gears up for another bid at revitalization.