Gene Clemons

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene "Coach" Clemons has been involved with the game of football for 30 years as a player, coach, evaluator, and journalist. Clemons has spent time writing for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bridgton News, Urbana Daily Citizen, Macon Telegraph and Football Gameplan. He is the host of "A Giant Issue" podcast appearing on the New York Giants On SI YouTube channel.

Aug 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Tanner Conner (80) catches a pass against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Giants wide receiver Beaux Collins (8) speaks to NorthJersey.com, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford.

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May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive back Elijah Campbell (28) participates in a drill during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Braxton Berrios (87) participates in drills during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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With Big Blue's wide receiver room flooded by veteran signings and ascending youth, the former All-Pro's ticket to the 53-man roster relies strictly on his special teams value.

New York Giants cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse

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After bouncing from the Jets to the Browns and finally to Big Blue in 2025, the defensive back faces steep odds to stick around on a roster favoring multi-dimensional depth.

Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) talks with media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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OBJ is back in New York on a dirt-cheap contract, but a brutal, 14-man roster logjam means the aging star is far from guaranteed a spot.

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DT Ben Barten has the raw strength to play in the NFL, but a crowded Giants defensive line means he will have to defeat multiple "levels" of competition.

Aug 29, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. (92) reacts to a turnover in the first quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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With a crowded interior defensive line room, Former Colorado defensive tackle Anquin Barnes' path to the NFL will require patience.

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With Gunner Olszewski sidelined, New York didn't waste any time finding a replacement. Here is the realistic breakdown of what the veteran still brings to the table—and where he struggles.

Running back Damon Bankston will try to make the Giants roster this summer.

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Damon Bankston rushed, caught, and returned his way to first-team All-Mountain West honors last season. Breaking into New York's crowded backfield will be a much harder challenge.

Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster reunites with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on the Giants.

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New York's receiver competition just got a lot more interesting — here's what Smith-Schuster brings to the fight.

May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) and quarterback Brandon Allen (12) .

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The Giants quarterback room is pretty much set with Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston. So where does that leave Brandon Allen?

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

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Nostalgia is high in New York, but can a 33-year-old OBJ carve out targets in a crowded receivers room?

May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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After a decade of instability in the middle of the defense, New York leans on explosive youth and elite athleticism to transform its defensive identity.

Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (2) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Things can change quickly in the NFL. The New York Giants know that better than most teams. Already this season, they have lost defensive tackle Roy Robertson-H

Gene Clemons

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Why Giants Sixth-Round OL Pick J.C. Davis Faces Long Odds to Make the Roster

Tanner Conner Faces Long Odds to Make Giants' 53-Man Roster

Beaux Collins Made the Giants Roster Once on a Wing and a Prayer — Can He Do It Again?

Elijah Campbell Has a Remarkable NFL Survival Story, but Can He Extend It with the Giants?

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Can Braxton Berrios Lock Down a Roster Spot as the Primary Returner?

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Can Jarrick Bernard-Converse Stand Out in a Crowded Special Teams Unit?

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Can Odell Beckham Jr Carve Out a Roster Spot on the Giants?

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Why This 330-Pound Undrafted Powerhouse Faces an 'Impossible' Climb to the Giants' Roster

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Why UDFA Anquin Barnes is a Long Shot for the 53-Man Roster—But a Perfect Practice Squad Project

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The Good, Great, and Ugly of Giants’ New Return Man Braxton Berrios' Game

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The Giants' Most Intriguing UDFA Can Do It All — But Can He Make the Roster?

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Giants WR JuJu Smith-Schuster: The Good, the Great, and the Ugly

Are Giants Wasting a Roster Spot on QB Brandon Allen?

Breaking Down What Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. Has Left to Give Jaxson Dart’s Offense

How Giants Revamped the Giants' Linebacker Room for 2026

5 Giants Who Can Salvage New York's Broken Return Game After Brutal Injury Blow