What Are the Next Steps for the Giants Retooling Their Offense?
The New York Giants have begun reshaping their offense with promising young pieces like Malik Nabers, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Cam Skattebo, but the job isn’t finished. For the Giants to take a true step forward in 2025 and beyond, they must focus on three critical areas: quarterback development, offensive line consistency, and creating a modern, adaptable playbook. The first priority is establishing stability under center. Whether it’s Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or rookie Jaxson Dart, the Giants need someone to take command of the huddle and execute Brian Daboll’s system with efficiency and poise. That means quick decision-making, protecting the football, and getting the ball to playmakers in space. If Dart emerges, they’ll need to tailor the offense to his strengths—play-action, RPOs, and short-to-intermediate rhythm throws.
The next step is improving the offensive line, which has held back the scheme for the past two seasons. There’s talent with Andrew Thomas anchoring the left side, but health, cohesion, and upgrades on the interior are essential. Without a solid front, no quarterback or scheme can function at its peak. The Giants must invest in competition at guard and center while continuing to develop their younger linemen like Evan Neal. Schematically, the offense needs to evolve with more motion, spread formations, and tempo. With weapons like Nabers and Tracy Jr., the Giants have the personnel to stress defenses horizontally and vertically. Mike Kafka must get more creative with formations and make it easier for the quarterback to identify mismatches pre-snap. The running back rotation, featuring Tracy’s versatility and Skattebo’s physicality, can open up opportunities for layered play-action and screen games as well.
To truly unlock Nabers, the Giants need another reliable receiver. Whether that’s a proven slot option or a big-bodied boundary guy, the offense needs a second dependable target to take heat off Nabers and attack soft spots in coverage. Ultimately, the retooling process is about identity. The Giants must find an offensive style that reflects their personnel and coaching strengths, whether that’s a quick-strike system, a balanced power-spread approach, or something entirely unique. They’ve laid the groundwork. Now it’s about clarity, cohesion, and execution.
