Giants OL Interviews: Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, Evan Neal, Jermaine Eluemenor | Giants Huddle

On this episode of the Giants Huddle podcast, John Schmeelk is joined by the Giants offensive linemen, including Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, Evan Neal, Jermaine Eluemenor, John Michael-Schmitz, Marcus McKethan, Aaron Stinnie and Austin Schlottmann, to talk about learning under Offensive Line Coach Carmen Bricillo and gelling as a group in camp. Presented by Citizens.
00:00 - Andrew Thomas
06:07 - Jon Runyan
11:00 - Evan Neal
16:00 - Jermaine Eluemenor
19:26 - John Michael-Schmitz
26:12 - Marcus McKethan
29:14 - Aaron Stinnie
33:00 - Austin Schlottmann
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[@scruffd0g193]

Someone other than Andrew Thomas has to step up for this offense to work.

[@cooldude7821]

Usually, it's the QB's on good teams that step up.

[@randallowens4412]

@@cooldude7821 we still need lineman man lol that said Daniel Jones is DEFINITELY garbage juice 💯

[@cooldude7821]

​@@randallowens4412 Agreed.

[@Matt90541]

@@cooldude7821 DJ carry the team to Glory over a 13 win playoff team less than 2 years ago with a garbage supporting cast. I'm glad GM Schoen locked DJ up for 4 years 160 million.

[@cooldude7821]

@@Matt90541 Carried the team. In your dreams maybe.

[@theearl1477]

Andrew Thomas is a very intelligent man and a damn good ballplayer. Good health to you.

[@nickbellomo3362]

This season is on their shoulders.

[@bojkoN28]

Evan Neal needs to show why he is a 1st rounder!

[@cooldude7821]

​@@UmmKnownApe Statistically, you'll be or still will be the present/future burger flipper B4 Neal.

[@jaykayslay8281]

I’m mean please.. please Evan Neal wake up. We need to see that monster we see back in college. I swear if Evan Neal was somewhere else he would’ve been a stud. New York media is no joke I’m telling ya

[@rjharrold2907]

​@cooldude7821 hes a lion

[@cooldude7821]

​@@rjharrold2907 I thought he looked a little better in the beginning of last season B4 he hurt his knee. I'm not saying he looked like Thomas. But he looked better than his rookie season. That's definitely not saying much though.

[@rjharrold2907]

@cooldude7821 yeah I'm gonna put some research together but I'm pretty done with linemen that have really big lower halves (JMS kinda falls in that bucket too). Just less likely for those guys to be as quick and quickness and agility in the feet are the most important linemen traits easily. I want well proportioned upper to lower guys closer to balanced most ideal but if either way slightly slimmer legs like a Lane Johnson, Tyron Smith, Joel Bitonio, etc

[@daviddeutsch9912]

This team will go as far as these guys can carry them

[@jondonnelly]

I liked what JMS had to say. I think he and the rest of the line will be much better this year.✌

[@searing7549]

The Giants offense will only be as good as this O-line.

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

Media team you guys have went all out on the behind the senses stuff love that getting to know our guys.. is great for the fans get to know these guys. Lets go OL !!! Need you guys to prove the "mouths" wrong.. dominate the way I know you can.

[@mariusvarady7302]

Evan Neal will make or break the season. Evan, please be dominant so Danny Dimes can flourish. Lets Go Big Blue.

[@user-fb9wn8er3e]

Andrew Thomas is so well spoken. Great player!

[@Gillandria]

Thank God for Andrew Thomas. Dude will be in a gold jacket one day BUT HE CANT DO IT ALONE!!! This season rests squarely on the OL....I have faith in our big bois

[@MattyDabs]

Even cmon you got this show us that potential 😭🤘🏽

[@gerryobrien3666]

Great answers from these guys can’t wait to see this line play live ! Hopefully everyone can stay healthy 🤞🏻

[@GibbyNeutron]

Hoping for a huge jump for JMS this year.

[@NewYorkGiantsBlood]

I'm hoping for a massive jump for Evan Neal. As a Bama fan I hyped this guy up mocking him to the Giants all that 2021 season. So far he been letting me down. I seen this guy murder people at each position except C. I know he can be that guy for us. I really hope it's health playing a huge part in his game.

[@willybumbum6682]

@@NewYorkGiantsBloodI’d like to see him switch to G

[@ceezy585]

@@NewYorkGiantsBloodi really hope so i havent lost faith and im digging the new OLine coach. I just dont understand why we bank on transitioning players ti the right side and nit drafting a true RT

[@ChuckNorris11741]

Andrew you can have my hamstring. Hope all these guys stay healthy and change the narrative of this O-line!

[@Redd_Fawkes]

One of the OLine biggest problems has been the inability to pick up stunts and twists. Hopefully Bricillo addresses the issue. The "why" is important because when everything goes wrong ( happens to the best of us ), there is still a clear objective. Without the "why" there is no direction.

[@patrickgrove3469]

Im really pulling for these guys ,I hope they understand the importance of the 100 Year anniversary of this foundation franchise.

[@RangersNation-qk4px]

This line needs to be atleast average and we would be good.

[@KenjiMapes]

I hope this Oline quickly gels into a dominant unit Thomas-Elumenor-JMS-Runyan Jr-Neal should be a top Oline. It all hinges on Evan Neal playing to his potential. If the Oline excels then Jones & the offense will be dangerous with all the weapons we have & with our deep wide receiver corps. New Oline coach Carmen Bricillo was a good hire. I think he can really get this unit playing at a high level. Let’s Go Giants! Shut the haters, doubters & naysayers up.👍🙂

[@VinoJedi]

Andrew Thomas is the GOAT

[@cooldude7821]

Curry or Jerk.

[@IroncladUS]

@@cooldude7821 cornball

[@cooldude7821]

@@IroncladUS You looking in the mirror Clown.

[@lastedain450]

Clearly how the o-line goes will determine if the offense has a chance to succeed. Am excited to see if o-linemen, TEs, and RBs working together in practice will lead to more cohesion in pass blocking. Theory makes sense and team must improve from recent history. Can't remember how many years its been since an above average line.

[@NTONYO]

11 Mins is what we all came to see NEAL WHAT YOU GOT

[@malmurchison3458]

First thing out his mouth "nothing much"...

[@NTONYO]

@@malmurchison3458 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JamesSkeeter-tw7zj]

He got big as hell dis off season if you can stay healthy the NFL in trouble

[@malmurchison3458]

@@JamesSkeeter-tw7zj I don't think his size was ever the problem. From what I've heard, it's his technique and footwork that need improvement. Really hoping he gets the job done but he doesn't seem really enthusiastic about his future in this interview...

[@OkiniReid]

​@malmurchison3458 you ain't ish for that. But well played. Lol

[@redpepperdave]

This is where my concerns are, I am hoping that these guys will be an improvement over last year's circus of bad play and injuries. Good luck gentleman 💪

[@user-fb9wn8er3e]

Andrew can be a leader on that oline with the help of the veterans Runyan and Eluminor. Hopefully this will help Neal and Schmitz. This is the year! Us Giants fans have waited over a decade!!!!!!!

[@rich9536]

The whole outcome of this season is on evan neal. If he steps up well be a great team. If he plays like normal we might be cooked like a burger

[@johnsouza4391]

Good questions to Evan Neal, bad answers. I'd put a 200lb weight on his shoulders to force his a$$ down. It's like he just can't do it. You can talk hand placement all you want but his hands are high because he is big. If his COG doesn't get lower he will never be capable. AND his feet are slow. I feel sorry for him a lot. I think dominant edge guys are smaller (a mere 275lbs) so they are a lot faster. Big tackles are generally having a lot of trouble with smaller, faster guys rushing.

[@flipindisticalproductions4736]

facts

[@nunyabusiness863]

Exactly. I feel for him because he and many others aren't built for the backwards movement of pass pro. Which why he should be a great run blocker, but this line couldn't do that either because saquon was dodging tackles the backfield. Neal needs to step up though.

[@dumpstershockey2746]

This OLine will have its ups and downs but if everyone stays healthy they will be much better overall. Evan Neal has the tools to be a very solid tackle. It’s all about him getting the reps and the coaching.

[@dansmith1911]

O line needs to be solid 💯

[@billavoider6076]

Neal has been working on his burger flipping technique.

[@nunyabusiness863]

He's already perfected the turnstile move.

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

Giants fans like most fans want instant gratification…. Some players develop late…. Become pretty good…….

[@OkiniReid]

Funny, we said the same thing about AT, now look at him.

[@ceezy585]

@@user-dr4mv9wm9rneals attitude even in this interview rubs me the wrong way. Just like when he went off on fans. Sighhhhh

[@user-fb9wn8er3e]

Great interview John!

[@michaelmanny5937]

It can't be no worst from last season so that's exciting in its self. But they seem hyped for the season let's go big blue!!! 💙

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

The O line is definitely the key……because when DJ has time he’s pretty good…….also a key will be the running game……😮

[@josephanthony-yi9bz]

why did you guys interview a burger flipper?

[@sirmatthewthealmighty]

Don’t let Evan help you too much John!

[@ciaoamerica71]

This team should be better with these guys. I know the expectations are definitely higher.

[@trey1738]

Top 10 O-Line this year.

[@ericgarrison3569]

They gave up 85 sacks last year most in history

[@trey1738]

@@ericgarrison3569thats last year. This year, Top 10.

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

Good feeling for this offensive line…..new coach new ideas……

[@analysis1957]

Great job John and crew. I really enjoyed it. How do you think the 2024 Tight End group will help the Oline protection this year?

[@oldschoolfan420]

Well its been about 8 years since the o-line was good. its been below average to poor since. Lets see if it is 9 years now.

[@ParkourRhett]

This O line was SO bad, we literally made it to QB3 by mid season last year.

[@OkiniReid]

Runyan, thats Chris Snee number.......Make it PROUD.

[@Gav.P]

Anybody see in the top right a light flashing in the beginning?

[@trenchXspike]

looks like camera flashes

[@rickrueda2495]

Looks like an alarm light just above that doorway in the background

[@K9RickRet]

It’s lighting for cameras…this was recorded during the session when they take team photos in uniform….

[@Gav.P]

@@K9RickRet oh

[@luismartinez-ki4kv]

Thomas needs to step up as a leader

[@ericgarrison3569]

Exactly

[@cyclesmoking]

Great stuff! Your interviews are fantastic! I have tons of confidence in the left side of the line. Hoping that Evan Neal can stay healthy and reach his potential. That would be huge!

[@richliferealestate]

Man if Evan can improve his play we can have something special on the o-line

[@ks4545]

I think there's a missed opportunity to ask obvious follow up questions. For example, Runyan answering a question about the new scheme talks about how it's different than what he's used to and how he sees the game. So where's the question about what those differences are, what's the reason for the differences, how they present different challenges, advantages, disadvantages?

[@ks4545]

To be fair, I thought the follow up to Neal about what specifically he needs to work on in pass pro was great, even though he didn't really answer it. Also, the Eluemenor follow up about the difference Bricillo offers in defining the job but giving them a bit more freedom in how it gets done was helpful in getting a little better insight.

[@user-om9bj4rc1g]

If these guys don't give up sacks or allow pressures we will make the playoffs 💯

[@cooldude7821]

If the QB can play his part & also evade pressure, then maybe that will help also.

[@normk.8611]

Disappointed that Ezeudu didn't interview, but maybe he's uncomfortable with his stutter???

[@cesnea]

100 yrs, let’s gooo-we don’t want a nothing burger season again

[@HealerOfDemonz]

Sounds like neal knows he has to work on his craft more to be successful hopefully he can live up to his word and show improvements

[@mattw5371]

Our season depends on this group

[@wrangler2106]

“It’s been good (with Evan Neal). We’ve only done walk-thru’s but it’s been great.” Sounds like a political answer. Most people don’t say the truth. The truth is Evan Neal hasn’t been practicing. Evan Neal has been very bad.

[@kpbravo]

what is he supposed to say? if he was pessimistic like you he wouldn’t be in the nfl right now, get outta here with that

[@wrangler2106]

@@kpbravo Say that he hasn’t been practicing but looking forward to it. You don’t need to be an optimist, and call people pessimistic for being realistic.

[@kpbravo]

@@wrangler2106 always be an optimist, if you’re not then wyd with your energy fr

[@kpbravo]

@@wrangler2106 truth of the matter is he has been working everyday to get back so he’s supposed to be positive. anybody who was “realistic” never achieved their real dreams

[@wrangler2106]

@@kpbravo Hey man, you do you. But being optimistic with this team for the last decade has brought more disappointments than good times. I can’t take that much heartbreak by thinking they’ll win the SB every year only to win 4-6 games most seasons. But again, you can think that if you want, I won’t.

[@dwx6618]

Flowers set this line back, need the QB upright to succeed if not improve

[@MrHumble22]

Why no Ezeudu interview ?

[@halfassedgarage3285]

Agreed he will more than likely taking Neal’s spot at week 3 or 4

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

Elumener sounds like a good guy and hard worker……

[@gabrielmejia-pedroza7221]

Who came here just for Neal😡😡 lol

[@ny_wonders]

Evan Neal should've been flipping burgers this summer.

[@vcj2729]

14:12 DJ!!!

[@GradeABarz]

Stinnie maybe a sneaky good pickup

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

We need to be competitive and win…….enough of this dam losing……..🙏

[@MrHumble22]

“ this offense is so tough to learn “ I hear this every year lol & every year it’s the most basic / boring offense on the field … how ??

[@dextersmart5289]

Evan Neil seems depressed and I hope he can shake it off. He should be better under Coach Carm. 🏈

[@michaeldonnan6767]

When the season is over I hope they send Jon Runyon to the Middle East and have him work out that whole Israel/Palestine thing. For a football player the man is very diplomatic and chooses his words carefully.

[@51disco]

Evan Neal needs to stay healthy and prove he is not a huge bust.

[@arcadeslum5882]

repost?

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Andrew Thomas: "This will be my 5th offensive line coach." I hope we all understand he was drafted in 2020, right?? The Giants are as unstable as any franchise in the NFL.

[@nickk2109]

No Josh Ezeudu?

[@cooldude7821]

No.

[@rwoggle1735]

John: Do you beat women? JMS: YEAH, no. So, yeah.

[@breesjohn2521]

I’m the only one that skipped to Evan Neal?

[@billm7035]

Giants season tied to their performance. Please END a decade of poor OL play!

[@ogadon3989]

I could feel the passion in Neal’s interview he knows he’s been a disappointment, I really pray this man becomes what we envisioned him to be on draft night

[@joshdawson5235]

Please let this line not be the reason for another failed season. Im not asking for a world beater line, but man if NEAL can be more stable against the speed rush....if jms can get used to the speed of the game....and the two new gaurds if they can just be a stabilizer health wise then ill be happier

[@MegaOdunn]

Why are there photos in the positions because on Sunday no one's there 😅😅😅😅😂😂😂 just like your quarterback...big no show.

[@robtravis6977]

BOOOO I SAY

[@ericgarrison3569]

Evan neal i tbought u said u was go be ready start of training camp 🚩🚩🚩🚩 on pup list LAZY and amdrew Thomas needs to be more of a leader in this group go out with your guys out of work , and in work watch film together gel the unit together stop being extrovert

[@enriquetriana3519]

Just listening to how dumb Evan Neal is scares the hell out of me 🤦‍♂️

[@IowaBlue24]

how about we stop telling the league how we changed from last year???

[@robtravis6977]

BOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@michaelcaywood6070]

There’s no hope for this New York Giants team.

[@user-dr4mv9wm9r]

Says eagles fan