The New York Giants are looking to kick off the John Harbaugh era with a bang, and they’ve got their eyes locked on a massive weak spot in the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line. Specifically, Giants linebacker Brian Burns is calling out a perceived vulnerability at the right tackle position, where the Cowboys just brought in Broderick Jones to compete with Terence Steele. That’s right, the Giants aren’t being subtle about what they’re targeting this Sunday night.
Dallas Has a Problem, And Everyone Knows It
Brian Burns isn’t holding back, telling Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, “Opportunity lies within the game. They’re both pros. Not to disrespect anybody’s craft or anything like that, but the fact that they are so concerned in that area does, I guess, raise some form of an alert in our minds, as far as like just knowing that they’re having struggles. So we can definitely see that as an opportunity to exploit.” You don’t get much clearer than that, do you? Steele is currently listed as the starter, but Burns’ comments highlight the big question: if Dallas had full faith in Steele, why did they trade for Jones in the first place? It feels like the Cowboys are showing their hand, admitting they’ve got a hole there, and the Giants are absolutely ready to pounce.
More Holes Than Expected?
As if one weak spot wasn’t enough, it looks like another soft spot has popped up for the Cowboys. Left guard Tyler Smith is now on injured reserve after thumb surgery, opening up yet another potential path to the backfield. The Giants’ defensive line, already loaded, is salivating. With pass rushers like Burns, Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Arvell Reese, New York has plenty of ways to exploit these newly exposed areas. This isn’t just about one guy anymore; it’s about the entire approach.
This Sunday night game isn’t just John Harbaugh’s debut as the Giants’ head coach; it’s a statement game. The Giants are clearly out to help him start 1-0 by exposing every crack in that Cowboys’ offensive line. Dallas better be ready.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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