Bleacher Report released a list of the one player most likely to be a bust in 2022 for each NFL team. 32 players were chosen for this list, and, for the New York Giants, they selected Kadarius Toney.
Those bouts of immaturity and nagging injuries ultimately derailed what could have been a promising first season for the 23-year-old.
Toney may be one of the more athletic wideouts in the league, but until he is able to become more consistent and avoid injuries, he’ll remain one of the more frustrating players on Big Blue’s roster.
This commentary on Toney comes after he was predicted to be a breakout fantasy candidate, and after CBS Sports labeled him a ‘freaky athletic specimen.’
Now, everyone can agree that Toney had a disappointing rookie season. He only appeared in 10 games and was ejected from the Giants’ game against the Dallas Cowboys for throwing a punch.
Here’s more of what Bleacher Report led with regarding Toney:
The New York Giants should be disappointed with Kadarius Toney’s rookie year. After expending the No. 20 overall pick on the Florida receiver, Toney failed to meet expectations despite ample opportunity to thrive with the club.
Disappointed? Sure. Everyone wants their top pick in the draft to make an immediate impact. But let’s also consider the state of the Giants last season. Even if Toney doesn’t get injured, he’s still young. He was indoctrinated into the NFL under Dave Gettleman and Joe Judge. Judge may have spent seven years under Bill Belichick, but he had zero head coaching experience and clearly did not pick up what Belichick has done consistently for decades.
It’s absolutely possible that Toney has a bust of a season, but it’s also entirely plausible that he doesn’t. In fact, as long as he keeps his attitude in check, it’s more likely we see Toney have the season everyone wanted him to have last year.
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