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The Giants' previous year's performance was troubling as they ranked 28th in passing, 23rd in rushing, and 30th in total yards—hardly the foundation of a competitive team. The question remains whether a player of Rodgers' caliber, despite his four MVP awards, can turn around such a sinking ship. Some commentators draw on historical precedent where teams have made significant jumps in performance seemingly overnight, yet the Giants find themselves facing skepticism from analysts who believe that Rodgers’ past performance with the Jets does not bode well for his effectiveness in a lower-stakes situation with the Giants.