There are always reasons for optimism in the first week of August, in every NFL city, every NFL season.

When you disgrace the uniform with a 3-14 season, there will be the usual causes for concern: Can LT Andrew Thomas stay healthy long enough to anchor an offensive line ravaged by injury a year ago. How much does Russell Wilson have left? How much of an upgrade over Daniel Jones can he be? <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/06/sports/giants-shane-bowen-using-turnover-chest-to-give-defense-a-lift/">Can defensive coordinator Shane Bowen step up</a> to improve the run defense? And that Murderers’ Row September schedule? Fuhgeddaboudit! If you can.

But as the preseason opener in Buffalo beckons next Saturday, I am finding more reasons for optimism than I expected when Giants training camp opened.

There are always reasons for optimism in the first week of August, in every NFL city, every NFL season. Even in East Rutherford, N.J.{ai:summary}<p>As NFL training camps begin, optimism brews in East Rutherford, N.J., despite last season's 3-14 record. Key concerns include the health of offensive lineman Andrew Thomas, the performance of Russell Wilson, and the effectiveness of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. </p><p>With the preseason opener against Buffalo approaching, there are unexpected reasons for hope among Giants fans as the team prepares for the upcoming season. #sports</p>

These Giants have plenty of reasons to make you believe again

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