NFL Power Rankings: NY Giants still not getting much respect

The first-round edge rusher joins a pass-rushing group that includes Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and, at least for now, Kayvon Thibodeaux. Tackle Francis Mauigoa may have a bigger impact on wins and losses, but Reese should put up eye-popping stats.

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Armed with two top-10 picks, they came away with arguably the draft’s best LB (Arvell Reese) and best offensive lineman (Francis Mauigoa). Then they landed one of the best corners in Round 2 (Colton Hood) and a top-10 WR in Round 3 (Malachi Fields). John Harbaugh’s first draft was fantastic.

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In theory, the addition of head coach John Harbaugh will make the New York Giants a more formidable force in the NFC East.

Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens teams weren’t always elite, but they were typically in the playoff conversation.

On paper, New York’s roster is better, too, though the loss of Dexter Lawrence will be felt. Arvell Reese has the potential to be a special defender. Isaiah Likely, Darnell Mooney, Francis Mauigoa and Malachi Fields give Jaxson Dart a much-improved supporting cast.

The question is whether Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers will return from injury and be at 100 percent early in the year. It also remains to be seen if Harbaugh can convince Dart to protect himself.

If the Giants can avoid significant injury issues, they can push for playoff contention.