New York Giants: Michael Bamiro Would Fix O-line Problems

Offensive linemen are often the unsung heroes on a team. They open holes up for running backs to break off big gains. They keep their quarterback upright allowing them to make game-changing pass plays to the team’s wide receivers. Yet, they rarely make headlines.

Michael Bamiro is one of those unsung heroes. In the months leading up to the 2013 NFL Draft, Stony Brook University’s star running back Miguel Maysonet made headlines as he became the first player from the school to attend the NFL Combine.

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Paving the way for Miguel Maysonet’s stellar collegiate career at SBU where he holds the school and conference’s records for career rushing yards (4, 725), yards per game (127.7), touchdowns (53), and rush attempts (695) was offensive tackle Michael Bamiro.

After redshirting his first season at Stony Brook in 2009, Bamiro started at right tackle in 10 games and was named Seawolves’ Offensive Rookie of the Year. In his second and third seasons, he blocked for a rushing attack that ranked within the Top 10 in the FCS. More impressing, Bamiro blocked for two 1,000 yard rushers in all three seasons at the university.

Bamiro’s blocking would help the New York Giants tremendously. Last season, the team’s rushing unit ranked 23rd in the league averaging 100.2 yards per game and averaged just 3.6 yards per rush attempt, leading them to be ranked 30th in that category.

Bamiro, who was on the Eagles’ practice squad in 2013 but was cut by the team prior to the beginning of the 2014 regular season, is currently on a reserve/futures contract with the Giants and has impressed the team so far.

Dec 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts while wearing a NYPD cap against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles defeated the Giants 34-26. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

“We found the biggest man we could,” head coach Tom Coughlin said via Dan Benton of Giants101.com. “No, I’m just kidding. He is huge, he’s a big man. He worked out yesterday, worked out well. He’s in outstanding shape, so he’s here.”

Tom Coughlin isn’t joking about Bamiro’s size. At 6’8’’, 340 pounds, he is a beast on the field and a very powerful offensive tackle. His size and strength would help in pass protection, an area that the Giants’ first-round pick University of Florida’s Ereck Flowers needs to improve in.

In addition to his talent and size, Bamiro has the intangibles that the Giants look for. He’s a hard worker and has good character. In addition to being admired by his fellow teammates, Bamiro’s personality shined on campus. I can’t recall a time that I saw him on campus without a smile on.

"“He’s been a major part of the road to success not only as a player but as a person,” coach Chuck Priore said of Bamiro via Greg Logan of Newsday.com. “He never missed a practice, never missed a game because of injury. He stands for hard work and toughness, and he’s a good person.”"

The offensive line is the heart of the offense. It’s not seen in statistics but without it, the offense doesn’t have life. Bamiro would bring the life back to the New York Giants’ offensive line and make a big impact on the team. He offers them flexibility (being able to play at both tackle positions), athleticism, and dedication that cannot be taught.

Michael Bamiro isn’t a name known to many people. But listen up, Giants fans. He’s a talented athlete that can fix the team’s issues in their offensive line.

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