When he arrived, Justin Pugh figured he could develop and acclimate and learn, surrounded by proven, experienced players with pedigree on the offensive line.
Pugh, as the Giants’ 2013 first-round draft pick, saw Chris Snee, a Pro Bowl right guard. He saw versatile David Diehl, a starter on two Super Bowl-winning teams. He saw Kevin Boothe and David Baas, starters on the championship team that won Super Bowl 46. He saw Will Beatty situated at left tackle. Pugh, taken with the 19th overall pick, would not be needed right away as a rookie.
Or so he thought.