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.

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Markel Bell (70) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Oct 23, 1988; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson (53) on the sideline against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium.

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Michael Strahan after sacking Patriots QB Tom Brady.

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs catches a ball during Pro Day for NFL scouts at the Woody Hayes Athletics Center on March 25, 2026.

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While Downs offers elite versatility and leadership for the "Harbaugh Era" defense, is he really the right pick for the Giants at No. 5.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) reacts during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.

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We analyze why Arvell Reese's versatility is both his greatest strength and his biggest red flag.

Offensive tackle Daniel Faalele will compete for a spot on the Giants offensive line.

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After starting every game for Baltimore over the last two seasons, 370-pound guard Daniel Faalele brings rare size and veteran experience to the Giants.

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano (OL22) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Spencer Fano boasts elite athleticism, but his "finesse" profile raises questions about if he'd be a fit for a physical and unrelenting Giants O-line.

Running back Jeremiyah Love, right, during Notre Dame football's Pro Day at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in South Bend.

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In our latest "make the case," we analyze how Jeremiyah Love's vision and three-down capability could align with the Giants' desire for a physical backfield.

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs the ball during the first quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings /

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The Giants will be concerned with stopping the Seahawks newest running back.

Cornerback Trent McDuffie was traded to the Rams this offseason.

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The Rams have a $124 million answer for the NY Giants’ aerial attack when the two teams meet this season.

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With most of the dust having settled from the free agency frenzy, Coach Gene Clemons runs a new 7-round Giants mock draft.

Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (27) against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The New York Giants will once again have a schedule that is daunting, full of teams who have ambitions of making the postseason with rosters to support the ende