The stage was set, both literally and figuratively, down in Dallas for the New York Giants to take a definite step in the direction of a post-Eli Manning Era last May. Armed with the second overall selection in a top-heavy quarterback draft, new General Manager Dave Gettleman was in a prime spot to pick from four of the top passers in the class.
As we now know, he decided to move in a different direction.
The Giants now face a 2018 season with a revamped running game thanks to Saquon Barkley, a new left side of their offensive line with the acquisition of Nate Solder and the selection of Will Hernandez, and at least one more season with Manning at the helm.