With All-Professional left sort out Andrew Thomas out for the season after present process surgical procedure Wednesday morning to restore a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot, the New York Giants should now try to backfill the gaping holes left behind.
On Wednesday morning, head coach Brian Daboll gave reporters a glimpse of what the staff’s collective considering on the topic could be, and it wasn’t what many had anticipated.
Daboll stated that former third-round choose Joshua Ezeudu would take the primary staff snaps at left sort out at observe with Jermaine Eluemunor staying on the precise facet and Evan Neal remaining on the sideline.
“Effectively, you possibly can’t exchange an Andrew Thomas. I really feel horrible for him. I used to be in a position to textual content with him at this time. He had his surgical procedure this morning, every part was profitable. He’s a frontrunner, he’s a captain, he’s nice within the locker room, he’s an excellent soccer participant. So, that’s what the event of gamers is all about. We’ve had six weeks right here within the common season the place Evan (Neal) has taken, I’d say, nearly all of proper sort out snaps in case one thing occurred to Jermaine (Eluemunor). Ezeudu has taken left sort out snaps. However then, as soon as this occurs, you may have discussions about the way you need to strategy it. We’ll do a number of issues right here this week after which finally after Friday’s observe, we’ll make our choice on how we’re going to go along with that.”
Daboll additionally stated no choice could be made on the lineup till Friday however it appears as if Ezeudu — who has been shaky at instances however is alleged to be a lot improved — will get first dibs at left sort out.
#Giants100 Daboll – Ezeudu is athletic with good ft…glorious at observe…improved method…proper angle…good teammate…he’ll have an opportunity present it the subsequent few days earlier than the choice is made
— GiantsWFAN (@giantswfan) October 16, 2024
If Ezeudu doesn’t cross the check, the Giants will seemingly go along with the plan most believed was essentially the most logical — transfer Eluemunor to left sort out and fill in the precise facet with Neal.