Bob Donnelly asks: It’s the season for optimism. Some are very excited about the additions made to the Giant’s defense and foresee it being a top 10 if not a top five unit in 2025. Given their schedule, and at this very early juncture, do you view this as a possibility?
Ed says: Bob, strip everything else away and the one defensive stat that matters, really matters, is points allowed. Despite going 3-14, getting only five interceptions, losing Dexter Lawrence for a bunch of games, and being 24th in the league in yards allowed per rushing attempt, the Giants finished last season 20th in the NFL in points allowed at 24.