The Giants’ shaky left-tackle situation was exacerbated by James Hudson’s epic meltdown on Sunday in Dallas against the Cowboys.
One drive, one sack allowed, four penalties, including two 15-yard personal fouls, and a benching which led to an explosive sideline rant.
It forced head coach Brian Daboll to turn to rookie Marcus Mbow, a natural right tackle, who held his own just enough to keep the offensive line secure enough for Russell Wilson’s big afternoon. He gave up two pressures and no sacks in 37 pass-blocking snaps.
The Giants have been forced to address the left-tackle situation with duct tape and super glue with Andrew Thomas still unable to go as he completes the recovery from the lisfranc injury in his foot.
There is no word yet on if he’ll be able to go for Week 3 in New York’s home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, but if he is not available, Daboll will have to figure out what he’s doing on the left side of his offensive line.
Hudson’s drive and outburst could very well be grounds for a release or a cut, though it likely would have already happened if that was a first choice.
The Giants simply don’t have the depth to cut him, nor does Daboll have the runway to futz around with his offensive line when his team is already 0-2 and this being his last chance to save his job.
There should be some form of additional punishment for Hudson, and it should be the ensurance that he won’t start another game any time soon. Big Blue doesn’t need the liability or distraction that came with the 26-year-old literally punching opposing pass rushers, and then parading up and down the sideline yelling at anyone with a pair of ears within a 20-yard vicinity.
Of course, all this uncertainty can be avoided if Thomas is healthy and ready to go.
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