The 2014 New York Giants struggled en route to a 6-10 record, but there were still some flashes of good times ahead for Giants fans to hold onto going forward. With that in mind, here are four reasons why the New York Giants will return to the playoffs this season:
1) Odell Beckham Jr. The Magnificent
Beckham captured the imagination of the nation in 2014, and his encore this coming season has the potential to be a fireworks show of epic proportion. The kid's catch radius is one of the biggest in the game, and his ability to break off a home-run TD reception on any given play makes him one of the NFL's most must-see players.
2) A Fresh Start Injury-Wise
The New York Giants had 22 players go on injured reserve in 2014 -- by far an NFL high. With key players such as Victor Cruz, Prince Amukamara, and Jon Beason sidelined, the Giants struggled to piece things together down the stretch. It's unlikely that the injury bug will flatten New York in such a way in 2015, so that's reason enough for optimism.
3) Year Two Of The West Coast Offense
New York had some growing pains in the first year of implementing Ben McAdoo's West Coast offense, but a year of experience and another training camp could be just what the doctor ordered to get the offense humming along. Look for the return of Victor Cruz to play a huge factor in the team's success both in the passing game and in the running game with him out there as a decoy.
4) Tom Coughlin
Coughlin has supposedly been on the hot seat almost every year during his tenure in New York. Whether it was the complaints of Tiki Barber, the Jeremy Shockey drama or last year's inconsistent ride, you're bound to hear dozens of rumors about the legendary coach's 'impending firing' this season -- especially if the Giants struggle out of the gate. We're not buying into all of it. Coughlin appears refreshed and refocused during this camp season, looking nothing like the dead man walking some hot-take wielding media members tend to paint him as.
He's one of just a handful of coaches to win multiple Super Bowls, and with giant question marks surrounding every team in the division, look for him to use his experience to guide the Giants to the postseason.
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