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USAT: Giants Wire

Feb 19, 2022

The New York Giants will enter free agency with very limited available cap space. And although newly hired general manager Joe Schoen plans to clear upwards of $40 million before the start of the new league year, the Giants’ options will be limited. - Because of their cap situation, New York will be handcuffed and restricted in what they’re able to do. Accordingly, their free agent targets are likely to be mid-level players who are willing to take smaller, prove-it contracts. - However, there are a few notable free agents the Giants may specifically opt to target. - Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen of ESPN recently broke down the league’s top 50 impending free agents and listed their “best fits.” When it came to the Giants, they pegged Chicago Bears offensive lineman James Daniels as the go-to guy. - 28. James Daniels, G - Best team fit: New York Giants - Why it makes sense: The Giants need several new pieces along the offensive line, and Daniels would instantly upgrade the Giants’ mobility in the interior. It’s possible the Bears don’t let Daniels leave their building without an attractive contract offer. — Fowler - Scheme fit: In Brian Daboll’s zone run game, the Giants need interior movers who can cut off defenders and climb to the second level. That’s Daniels, a young, athletic guard who would step in to upgrade this offensive front in New York. — Bowen - Pro Football Focus also recently named Daniels a free agent the Giants should pursue, so he’s certainly worth keeping an eye on. - Interestingly, Bowen and Fowler very nearly named linebacker Von Miller a “best fit” for the Giants, but instead have him remaining with Los Angeles. - Follow the Giants Wire Podcast: - Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Giants Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Giants Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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