It’s incredible the difference a year can make.
During last year’s NFL combine, there was little hope around the Giants. Head coach Brian Daboll was on the hot seat. The Giants did not have a franchise quarterback, and it appeared unlikely they would be able to find one through the draft. In fact, they didn’t even have their stopgap in place — it would be several weeks before they signed Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson. GM Joe Schoen was entering the most critical offseason of his tumultuous tenure, needing to provide some sign he was still the right architect to lead the Giants forward.
Then from last year’s combine onward, the Giants had about as nightmarish a season as possible, finishing 4-13.
But, one year later, genuine hope and confidence are radiating around the franchise for the first time in a long time. The mood is overly positive, despite all their failings between the two combines.