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The New York Giants have staked a lot on second-year right tackle Evan Neal, making his dismal Week 1 outing especially concerning. With little salary space to bring in reinforcements, the Giants find themselves in a precarious position where Neal’s performance could dictate the course of their entire season.
Alongside starting right guard Mark Glowinski, Neal surrendered a staggering 17 combined pressures and four sacks. Hailing from Alabama, Neal is coming off a lackluster rookie season where he played 862 offensive snaps, allowing 52 pressures, including eight sacks and seven penalties.