Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA football game against Arkansas State on Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Bazemore
The Giants haven’t even practiced yet and they’ve already gone from having their most experienced and decorated offensive lineman projected as their starting left tackle to likely replacing him with a rookie who never. has played a snap in a practice or game against another NFL player.
Veteran Nate Solder opted out of the season to avoid the risks of COVID-19 to his family earlier this week, placing even more significance on first-round pick Andrew Thomas.