We have reached the top 20 players in our rankings of the New York Giants’ 90-man roster. Today, we discuss players 20-11, all of whom should be critical to the fortunes of the Giants in 2022.
Let’s discuss each of the players in this group.
No. 20, Jon Feliciano — The Giants are counting on Feliciano, in his eighth NFL season, to be something he has never been. The Giants brought the former Raider and Buffalo Bill to New York to be their starting center. This opportunity is one Feliciano says he has wanted for years.
“I’ve been in a lot of people’s ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position,” Feliciano said. “I honestly think it’s my best position, and I’m just really excited to finally get to show what I’ve got.”
Can he handle it? Feliciano has been a full-time starter (at guard) only once, in 2019. He was benched last season by the Bills, where current Giants’ GM Joe Schoen, head coach Brian Daboll and Bobby Johnson were employed.
The Giants don’t have a great backup plan. Veterans Max Garcia and Jamil Douglas have each played there some, and Ben Bredeson did considerable work there in the spring. Nick Gates is on the roster, but seems a long shot to play in 2022.
So, this is a gamble the Giants have a lot riding on.
