Protection remains one of the central variables in New York’s offensive rebuild, especially with a new coaching setup that includes Matt Nagy coordinating the offense and Mike Bloomgren coaching the line. Fano fits because his athletic balance and technical polish give the Giants a cleaner long-term answer on the edge than another temporary patch would. He helps the offense’s structure before you even get to the upside.

Coverage consistency has remained a lingering issue for New York even after multiple secondary investments. Johnson’s athletic profile and ability to survive vertically provide developmental boundary stability for a defense still recalibrating its coverage structure. He projects as a long-term outside option with scheme versatility.