Is Giants TE Evan Engram on the team’s hottest seat?
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New York Giants tight end Evan Engram struggled in 2020 despite being named to his first Pro Bowl. He dealt with inconsistency and drop issues, some of which came at the most costly and inopportune times.
Engram has acknowledged wanting to “throw away” last season and refocus himself headed into 2021. But is the 26-year-old running out of time in East Rutherford?
If you were to ask head coach Joe Judge that question, the answer would be “no.” However, if you were to ask Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report, the answer would not only be “yes,” but he’d tell you Engram is on the Giants’ hottest seat.
Evan Engram remains an enigma for the New York Giants.
Engram is a hard worker and one of Joe Judge’s favorite practice players. When the athletic tight end is playing well, he’s a difficult mismatch and arguably the best receiving threat on the Giants roster.
Inconsistency is an issue, though. Drops and overall ball security are problematic. Engram knows he must be better despite finishing second on the team last season with 63 receptions.
A make-or-break season emerges from the ashes of the previous campaign. Engram is entering the last year of his rookie deal, not to mention the team now has a steady veteran option in Kyle Rudolph.
The “make-or-break” line is beginning to get overused in relation to the Giants with everyone seemingly slapped with that label. However, Engram must improve and become more clutch in key situation — there’s no doubt about that.
Engram is entering the final year (fifth-year option) of his rookie contract and if the same issues continue to persist, it’s less likely he will be signed to a contract extension.
