2012 Two-a-Days: New York Giants and New York Jets

By Andrew Marcus
Sportswriter for Montgomery Media

Follow me on Twitter @amarcus515

To help pass the time between now and the start of the 2012 NFL season I am going to be giving a look to two teams a day. I will give you their impact players on offense and defense, a breakout, and the biggest question as they open training camp.

Offense
QB - Eli Manning
RB - Ahmad Bradshaw
RB - David Wilson (rookie)
WR - Hakeem Nicks
WR - Victor Cruz

Defense
DE - Justin Tuck
DE - Jason Pierre-Paul
OLB - Michael Boley
OLB - Mathias Kiwanuka
CB - Prince Amukamara

Victor Cruz WR

Breakout: Prince Amukamara - A broken foot did not get his professional career off on the right you know what, but I think this sophomore has the chance to succeed in the secondary for the Giants in 2012. While the edge rushers cause havoc to opponent quarterbacks, Amukamara could be there for a handful of takeaways on rushed pass attempts.

Training Camp Question: The hardest thing to do in sports is win back-to-back championships. Everyone gives their best effort, knowing until someone else is crowned you are the standard and the team to beat. While the Giants still are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball can they squeak by when they are no longer going to sneak up on anyone?

Last year's record: 9-7

Projected finish: 9-7 (Second in the NFC East)

Offense
QB - Mark Sanchez
QB - Tim Tebow (acquired in trade)
RB - Shonn Greene
TE - Dustin Keller
WR - Santonio Holmes

Defense
DE -  Muhammad Wilkerson
MLB - Bart Scott
OLB - Calvin Pace
CB - Darrelle Revis
CB - Antonio Cromartie

Tim Tebow QB

Breakout: Muhammad Wilkerson - Darrelle Revis causes so much trouble with his standout coverage that sometimes quarterbacks hold onto the ball too long. Wilkerson, who does not need Revis to be a great pass rusher, should thrive playing end for a talented unit like the Jets have. Wilkerson has a chance to be the best player to come out of Temple in a long time.

Training Camp Question: When the media circles around the backup quarterback something is wrong. I almost think New York prefers the circus ring over the Super Bowl ring. There is plenty of talent on the Jets, but can Sanchez survive a day without hearing the barks of the Tebow's faithful.

Last year's record: 8-8

Projected finish: 7-9 (Third in the AFC East)


**Check back tomorrow for the Raiders and Eagles**