Two-a-Days: Previewing the New York Giants and New York Jets

By Andrew Marcus
Sportswriter for Montgomery Media

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To help pass the time between now and the start of the 2011 NFL season I am going to take a look at two teams a day. I will give you the impact players on offense and defense, a breakout player, and the biggest training camp question.

Offense
QB - Eli Manning
RB - Ahmad Bradshaw
RB - Brandon Jacobs
WR - Hakeem Nicks
WR - Mario Manningham

Defense
DT - Chris Canty
DE - Justin Tuck
OLB - Mathias Kiwanuka
S - Antrel Rolle
S - Kenny Phillips

Breakout: Jason Pierre-Paul - Whether he's warming the seat for the return of Osi Omenyiora or not this freakish athlete has what it takes to replace the former pro-bowler without really seeing the effects. Pierre-Paul's combination of speed and strength will make a tough assignment for all opponents.

Biggest Training Camp Question -After years of consistency on the offensive line the Giants made some moves up front this off-season. While the right side of Chris Snee and Kareem Mackenzie will hang around for another year, the left side and center are new. Eli needs plenty of time to be a successful quarterback, therefore making the O-Line performance important.

Last year's record: 10-6

Projected finish: 10-6 (2nd in the NFC East)

Offense
QB - Mark Sanchez
RB - Shonn Greene
RB - LaDainan Tomlinson
WR - Santonio Holmes
WR - Derrick Mason (acquired in free agency)

Defense
ILB - David Harris
ILB - Bart Scott
OLB - Calvin Pace
CB - Darrelle Revis
CB - Antonio Cromartie

Breakout: Shonn Greene - I thought it was going to be last year, but it turned out LaDainan had more left in tank so the Jets rode Tomlinson for the majority of the season. I'm going back to the well with the prediction and saying this is the Greene breaks away from L.T.'s shadow and becomes the feature back.

Biggest Training Camp Question: It's been cute how Rex Ryan and the Jets have coddled Mark Sanchez over the first few seasons of his career, but his third year in the league means it is time to show if he has what it takes to get the Jets over the hump. While the defense can continue to get them to the AFC championship game, Sanchez will need to win a few games this year and play a larger role in a run at a Super Bowl.

Last year's record: 11-5

Projected finish: 12-4 (2nd in the AFC East)

** Check back tomorrow for a look at the Raiders and Eagles