The New York Giants have a new head coach, a new strength and conditioning program, new methods, new diets, new faces and new goals heading into 2016. As such, the door of opportunity is wide open and there are at least five players who could walk through it this coming season.

Whether or not the New York Giants will compete in the NFC East, for a Playoff spot or even the Super Bowl remains to be seen, but an already young and talented roster has been supplemented by even more young and talented players. Accordingly, the law of odds say some will surprise.

With deep competitions at running back, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker and safety, the level of play will have to be elevated. The same can be said for the battles that will ensue at right guard and right tackle, as well the pecking order at defensive end.

For many players, they are well-established and the expectations are already set quite high. But for other players — rookies, undrafted free agents, under-performers or those returning from injury — they will have more of an uphill battle.

So let’s take a quick look at five players who are poised to surprise under the bright lights of MetLife Stadium in 2016.