How do bad NFL teams become good teams?

Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORKOptimism does not seem to be high for a great 2024 season for the New York Giants, judging from the reaction of NFL media. Here are various post-draft power rankings for the Giants:

NFL.com: 27

The Athletic: 27

Sports Illustrated: 20

CBS Sports: 29

New York Post: 25

Pro Football Network: 31

Fox Sports: 30

USA Today: 31

Pro Football Focus (pre-draft): 30

Considering that the Giants are one season removed from a Divisional Round playoff appearance, that’s a pretty brutal assessment of the current state of the team. In the minds of the media, and many NFL fans, rather than 2023 being a quirk caused by an unfathomable number of injuries and a really difficult schedule…