New York Giants Will Finish Top 5 in Scoring in 2016 Season
New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo has pushed the pace at training camp. The aggressive style should elevate the team into the top five in points scored.
Last year, the Giants finished No. 6 in points scored and No. 8 in yards gained on offense per game. With additional weapons and wideout Victor Cruz on the mend, the team should finish top five in both categories.
New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo maintained Tom Coughlin time, but he’s revving up the offense to another level during practices.
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According to NJ.com reporter John Munson, the Giants have implemented fast-paced play during 11-on-11 drills at training camp.
The no-huddle uptempo style suits the Giants’ offensive personnel.
Over the past two seasons, Manning has thrown 65 touchdowns to 28 interceptions and accumulated 8,842 passing yards. McAdoo served as the offensive coordinator during the previous two seasons. As the head coach, he’ll continue to leave his fingerprints on the offense.
The Giants drafted a wideout in the second round, and tight end Will Tye emerged as a receiving threat once Larry Donnell suffered a broken bone in his neck halfway through the 2015 season.
Under McAdoo and new offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan, the Giants will likely utilize two-tight end sets to include Tye and Donnell on certain plays. Sterling Shepard will likely take over opposite Odell Beckham in two-wide receiver sets. Cruz’s strides to return should also factor into the Giants’ high-octane offense.
Despite offseason criticism concerning the offensive line, Manning still managed to dissect opposing pass defenses in 2015. If left tackle Ereck Flowers and right guard John Jerry show improvement, the passing offense and the ground attack should see a boost in production.
At 30 years old, running back Rashad Jennings put together his most productive season, logging a career high in rushing yards (863) and yards from scrimmage (1,159) behind a heavily criticized offensive line. In optimal shape, his production may open lanes for the short passing attack near midfield.
According to Giants running back coach Craig Johnson, the team will also discontinue the four-man running back committee that frustrated fans and spectators in the previous season:
Listening to Giants RB coach Craig Johnson it's clear: Last years 4-RB committee is not in this year's plan. Rashad Jennings is the No. 1 RB
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 2, 2016
With Jennings taking the bulk of the workload, an improved ground attack further balances a highly productive offense.
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Those enamored with gaudy stats have ignored Manning over the first 10 years of his career. Based on his last two seasons, the offensive weapons around him and McAdoo’s faster pace, he’s going to rank near the top in passing touchdowns.
In fact, the Giants offense should look similar to the New Orleans Saints offense in production. Remember, the two teams dueled in an offensive firework show, scoring a combined 101 points in Week 8 during the previous year. Expect the Giants to run up the scores in a resurgent year at the Meadowlands.