Andrew Thomas Deserves More Than Silence - He Deserves a Pro Bowl Nod
It’s December, and for the New York Giants, postseason hopes are long gone. What’s left on the table?
Pride, development - and for a select few - a shot at individual recognition. In a season where wins have been hard to come by and the offense has struggled to stay upright, the Pro Bowl might be the closest thing to a victory some of these players will see.
Fan voting for the Pro Bowl is well underway, and so far, only two Giants have cracked the top 10 at their positions: Brian Burns at outside linebacker and Bobby Okereke at inside linebacker. That’s it.
Two names. For a team playing in one of the league’s biggest markets, that kind of turnout says a lot - and none of it good.
But what’s even more telling is who’s not on that list.
Andrew Thomas, the Giants’ rock-solid left tackle, has been nowhere to be found in early fan voting. And frankly, that’s a miss. A big one.
Quiet Dominance in a Loud League
Thomas isn’t flashy. He’s not tossing out viral quotes or dancing in the end zone.
He’s just been doing what elite offensive linemen do - dominating in silence. After missing almost a full year with a Lisfranc injury suffered in Week 6 last season, Thomas returned in Week 3 this year on a pitch count.
Since then? He’s been lights out.
According to Pro Football Focus, Thomas is currently graded as the third-best tackle in the NFL, earning an 87.8 overall grade out of 82 eligible players. That’s not just solid - that’s elite.
That’s “anchor-your-entire-offensive-line” level of play. And he’s doing it after a serious injury, on a team that’s been anything but stable.
This isn’t a case of inflated stats or empty reps. This is a left tackle holding his own - and then some - against some of the best edge rushers in football.
He’s playing at a Pro Bowl level. Truthfully, he’s playing at an All-Pro level.
But because the Giants are spiraling, and because Thomas isn’t the loudest voice in the room, he’s getting overlooked.
The Popularity Problem
The Pro Bowl voting system is split evenly between fans, players, and coaches. But let’s be real - the fan vote often turns into a popularity contest.
Players on winning teams, or those with bigger media profiles, tend to get the nod. That’s why guys like Zack Tom, Rasheed Walker, Dion Dawkins, and Darnell Wright - all talented in their own right - are getting more attention.
Their teams are relevant. Their games matter in December.
The Giants? Not so much.
And that’s the unfortunate truth about how the Pro Bowl process works. It’s not always about who’s playing the best football. Sometimes, it’s about who’s playing the most visible football.
A Season Wasted?
Thomas is just 27 years old and entering the prime of his career. He’s been a steady presence on an offensive line that has seen more reshuffling than a Vegas blackjack table. And yet, his name isn’t even in the conversation among fans.
That’s not just a snub - it’s a reflection of the Giants’ season as a whole. When a team becomes unwatchable, even its best players fade into the background.
But make no mistake: Thomas is not just surviving. He’s thriving.
If there’s any justice in this process, the players and coaches - the ones who know what it really takes to dominate in the trenches - will recognize what Thomas has done this year. Because while the Giants’ season may be forgettable, Andrew Thomas’ performance shouldn’t be.
He’s earned more than silence. He’s earned a Pro Bowl nod - and maybe something even bigger.