Eric Smith is not a name that many fans are familiar with, outside of the most diehard of all diehard New York Giants fans. Before yesterday, the backup offensive lineman – and former New York Jet – had never stepped on the field for an offensive play as one of the normal starting five. In fact, he wasn’t even a primary backup for most of the 2019 season after being picked up off waivers in September.
However, with Mike Remmers injured and Nick Gates filling in for him, Smith was the legitimate first option off the bench at either tackle spot.