Just two weeks ago, the New York Giants’ offensive line looked vastly different. With Nate Solder entering the third year of a four-year deal, he was expected to compete with fourth overall pick Andrew Thomas at left tackle. Solder had a tumultuous 2019 campaign, allowing 11 sacks and five penalties. He allowed the third-most sacks in the NFL at the tackle position, but personal issues played a significant part in his deficiencies.
General manager Dave Gettleman had never spent a first-round pick on an offensive lineman prior to 2020 when Thomas was selected. Maybe, Joe Judge played a part in that development.