Giants.com is engaging fans with a series of 25 questions leading up to the 2025 Giants Training Camp. The fourth question in this countdown focuses on potential first-time Pro Bowlers for the upcoming season.
John Schmeelk, discussing possible candidates, initially considered it a challenging question but quickly narrowed down his choices. “The easiest candidates like Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Malik Nabers have all made Pro Bowls,” he noted. Andrew Thomas was considered but dismissed due to his recovery from a serious foot injury.
Schmeelk found it difficult to identify new offensive players likely to make the Pro Bowl unless there is significant improvement from young talents like Theo Johnson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. However, he saw more realistic options on defense.
Kayvon Thibodeaux and Bobby Okereke were mentioned as possibilities, though Schmeelk expressed doubt about their chances due to competition within the front seven. He identified Abdul Carter as a wildcard but did not prioritize him over two recent free-agent acquisitions in the secondary.
Paulson Adebo and Jevón Holland emerged as strong contenders for their first Pro Bowl appearance. Both are in their prime and possess the necessary physical attributes and mental maturity. Schmeelk explained that cornerback play can be volatile year-to-year, making Adebo’s breakout more plausible despite both players having similar chances. “Adebo already has 10 career interceptions while Holland just has five,” Schmeelk stated, adding that Holland’s role might affect his statistics.
In conclusion, while both Adebo and Holland are equally likely candidates for their first Pro Bowl selection, Schmeelk leans slightly towards Adebo due to his position’s nature.
