There were a number of storylines for the New York Giants over the course of training camp and the preseason, and one of the biggest is the transition of Evan Neal from right tackle to guard.

Not only has Neal been practicing at left guard with the second-team offensive line, but he’s also split reps with Greg Van Roten at right guard with the starting unit. The Giants’ first priority is obviously to field the best starting offensive line they can, and the line played well against both the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. While they won’t say it, the hope has to be that Neal will win the starting job.

While Van Roten is a (relatively) steady veteran, Neal is a month shy of his 25th birthday and could lock down the position for several years if he develops well. He also has far more athle

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