Runyan also says he is ‘home’ at right guard, lauds OL coach Carmen Bricillo John Michael Schmitz had an OK rookie season after the New York Giants selected him in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen knew after last season he needed to upgrade the interior of the offensive line. Schoen quickly inked two veterans — Jon Runyan Jr.
Which NFC East team do you think has improved the most over the offseason? Extra work is being put in on New York's O-line. New York Giants second-year center John Michael Schmitz is determined to realize the potential the team saw in him last spring when they selected him in the second round of the NFL draft.
New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz will be the first person to tell you that his rookie year performance wasn’t up to his standards. In 755 offensive snaps, he allowed five sacks and committed four penalties, not exactly a great rookie season.
Second year center looking to take a step forward in year two After a rollercoaster rookie season, New York Giants second-year center John Michael Schmitz aims to progress in his sophomore year.
The New York Giants may see a major ascent from one of their offensive linemen next season. Pro Football Focus rated Giants center John Michael Schmitz as the franchise’s biggest breakout candidate for 2024.
The New York Giants are perched on the precipice of success as they head into the 2024 season. General manager Joe Schoen is in the third year of his tenure and many believe the fruits of his labor are about to flourish.
The New York Giants have a critical need for emerging talent among their young offensive linemen this coming season. While several players could be pivotal, our focus here is on second-year center John Michael-Schmitz (JMS).
The New York Giants possess one of the NFL’s youngest rosters. They will rely on inexperienced players to break out and serve as the catalyst to success in 2024.
The New York Giants are addressing one of their biggest needs. He will slot in as a starter on the inside of the Giants OL. Expect John Michael-Schmitz to play center.
New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz's NFL career began with a dream as a high school youth in Homewood-Flossmoor, Illinois, where he joined the Homewood-Flossmoor United Football and Cheer to gain experience in the sport and about sportsmanship.
New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz was selected to the 2023 NFL All-Rookie Team by NFL.com. NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks, who compiled the list, had this to say about Schmitz: The scrappy pivot performed well as a first-year starter in the middle of the Giants' line.
East Rutherford, NJ - New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks, who continues to deal with a shoulder issue that kept him out of the lineup last week, is inactive for a second straight week after receiving a doubtful injury designation.
Head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz (lower leg) and safety Jason Pinnock (toe) were held out of the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday.
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Some were surprised when the NFL chose not to ban the “tush push” play last offseason. Many across the league believe the play turns into a rugby scrum instead of showcasing players’ athleticism.
New York Giants rookie John Michael Schmitz had a pretty good game against the Detroit Lions' second-team defense. Schmitz's dead ball snaps were clean and uneventful.
The New York Giants landed a steal in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft when they selected Minnesota offensive lineman John Michael Schmitz. Despite his first-round draft projection, the Giants landed Schmitz with the 57th overall pick in the draft.
For the second time in a decade, the Giants chose a center in the second round of a draft. Nine years after the team’s Weston Richburg pick, John Michael Schmitz will be tabbed to take over as the starting snapper.
The New York Giants were praised unanimously for their efforts during the 2023 NFL Draft. Among their highest-regarded selections was second-round pick John Michael Schmitz.
The 2023 NFL Draft welcomed 28 players to the NFC East, seven for each team. These rookies should make an immediate impact on their respective teams.
Now that the NFL Draft is completed, it's time for us to weigh in on bests and worsts.
For the second consecutive year, the Dolphins will have the fewest picks in the NFL Draft with four selections, the exact amount as in 2022.
The Giants offensive line has been their Achilles' heel for the last decade. It is time to finally fix that.
In college football, true centers, those with the ability to lead the offensive line are rare. When John Michael Schmitz steps onto a field this fall, he should walk right into that group.
John Michael Schmitz established himself as one of the top centers in the Big Ten during his time with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, but after last weekend's Senior Bowl, he's on track to be one of the top offensive linemen in this year's NFL Draft.
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