Potential unsung players for the Giants in 2017

It's Easter Sunday. Easter is the holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every season there are a few players who themselves step out of the shadows and elevate their team to be contenders. There are a few potential Giants who can help resurrect the team back to the Super Bowl.

Jay Bromley

With Jonathan Hankins chasing a couple more million and leaving the Giants for the Colts, a void was left at the defensive tackle position opposite "Snacks" Harrison. A lot of fans are yearning for the Giants to replace Hankins, by way of free agent leftovers or in the draft. The most likely solution may be on the roster already. The upcoming season will be the third for Jay Bromley, a 3rd round pick out of Syracuse. After a forgetful rookie year, where he couldn't make an impact on a historically bad Giants defense, Bromley was able to improve and become involved in the defensive line rotation. Last season, Bromley had 36 tackles and showed a little more promise than the previous season. Wouldn't surprise me if he is starting on day one, but his play will determine how long that will last.

Darian Thompson

Another former 3rd round pick, Darian Thompson, only played in 2 games during his rookie season. He won the starting free safety job out of camp, but then sustained a foot injury that kept him out the rest of the year. In his absence, Andrew Adams stepped in and did an admirable job. Adams didn't make the splash plays, but didn't make a ton of mistakes that cost the Giants any games (well, maybe the Redskins game). Thompson was known as a ball hawk in college, and was lauded for his leadership during the camp by the coaching staff. If he can stay healthy, he can provide an already good secondary with another weapon with his ball skills. Adams played solid enough to make this a competition in camp. We will see which direction the coaching decides to go.

Jerell Adams

If there is one position the Giants have been waiting for someone to take charge of, and be that guy, that position is tight end. Larry Donnell had his shot, but had fumbling and blocking issues. Will Tye made plays, but is not much of blocker. Here is where Adams comes in. Although in limited action, one thing Adams showed he could do is catch the ball. He is also a more sound blocker than Tye and Donnell have been. Rhett Ellison was signed this off season, but he is basically a glorified tackle and blocking fullback. This draft is filled with athletic tight ends who fit the mold of the position in this new era. If the Giants decide not to draft one of those guys that could mean that they have a lot of confidence in Adams. With all the coverage the wide outs will receive this year, there are going to be lots of opportunities for whomever is tight end this year.