By Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and so too has another chance for a Giants' mailbag.

The Giants are in the middle of OTAs, which means that Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Will Hernandez, and Eli Manning have all been on the field together for a little more than a week of practice already.

Now, let's get to your questions ...

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With the new kickoff rules, do you think Barkley or OBJ returns kicks this year? — Dan (@dcbru10) May 24, 2018

Could Barkley or Beckham wind up returning kicks?

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For some clarity, you can see the new kickoff rules below, which were instituted to try and limit the full-speed collisions that have resulted in serious injuries in recent years.

However, even with the new rules designed to keep players safe and potentially even make kickoff returns more exciting, it is highly unlikely that the Giants would put either of their biggest offensive stars back on kickoff returns.

Barkley returned two kickoffs for touchdowns during his junior season at Penn State, and Beckham is as electrifying and dangerous with the ball in his hands as they come. However, the Giants have plenty of players with plenty of speed such as Cody Latimer, Hunter Sharp, Wayne Gallman, and even Sterling Shepard who have the chance to be effective returners without putting two of the biggest stars and most important players on the team at unnecessary injury risk.

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Following today’s vote at the @NFL Spring League Meetings, here’s everything you need to know about the new kickoff rules for the upcoming 2018 season. The rule will be reevaluated next offseason. pic.twitter.com/YubLyMBR4g — NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) May 22, 2018

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Barring injury, who do you see starting week 1 on the OL for the @Giants? — Brett Bouchard (@brettbouchard) May 25, 2018

How will the offensive line shape up come Week 1?

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The offensive line was among the most porous in the league last season and played a key factor in the Giants' ineffectiveness running the football with led to the rushing offense ranking No 27 in the NFL.

After a wholesale makeover that included making left tackle Nate Solder the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL during free agency and drafting Will Hernandez at No. 34, this group has a chance to be among the most improved both on the roster and across the NFL.

Here's how I'd anticipate the starting line looking Week 1 against the Jaguars at MetLife:

LT - Nate Solder

LG - Will Hernandez

C - Brett Jones

RG - Patrick Omameh

RT - Ereck Flowers

Now, there's always the chance that the Giants cut or trade Flowers this summer -- but that appears far less likely now that he has reported to voluntary practices -- and if he is moved, Chad Wheeler seems the prime candidate to start at right tackle in Flowers' place.

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Do the giants have enough lb depth to run the 3-4 effectively? Which DEs do you see playing as a hybrid. — The Juice Is Loose (@ElJugoIsLoose) May 24, 2018

Do the Giants have enough linebacker depth?

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I really like what the Giants did at linebacker this offseason, and believe that Lorenzo Carter has a legitimate chance to start on the outside. Meanwhile, Alec Ogletree might be the best pure tackler that the Giants have had at the linebacker position in several years.

As far as which defensive ends have a chance to play the hybrid role, the Giants are already transitioning Olivier Vernon to the outside linebacker spot where they can maximize his skill-set as a pass-rusher. This should be an easy move for Vernon, who played standing up at times both with the Dolphins and during his collegiate career at Miami. Likewise, Kareem Martin could stand up at times, depending on the situation/personnel package on the field.

However, I don't know how deep the Giants are here, particularly at inside linebacker. For the right price, Mychal Kendricks could be a legitimate option to walk into a starting role alongside Ogletree which could form one of the league's most aggressive and dynamic linebacker duos.

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And I think @Davis_Webb5 will be be good 🤔enlighten me — Stan Fitzgerald🗽NY Life (@StanGF150) May 24, 2018

What about Davis Webb?

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From simply an optics standpoint, I believe that Webb has been the standout among the quarterbacks in the few practices that have been open to the media so far.

Let's be crystal clear here ... There is no quarterback controversy. This is Eli Manning's team, and everything that Giants have done this offseason has been with the mindset of making one last playoff push with Manning and an offense capable of alleviating the pressure on him to carry the entire load.

Now, with that said, Webb has been outstanding. Webb has the strongest arm on the roster, and he has flashed tremendous accuracy both during full-team 11-on-11 drills as well as 7-on-7 and even shown nice touch on back-shoulder throws on routes into the end zone.

Given that the Giants weren't sold on the likes of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, or Josh Allen at the top of last month's 2018 NFL Draft, Webb has an opportunity to play his way into becoming Manning's heir apparent. If these very limited practices are any indication, he's off to a fine start in that regard.

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Who do you think has the inside track to being the 3rd receiver? — NYGTBlair (@teblair1971) May 25, 2018

What will the Giants do at wide receiver?

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The Giants certainly have plenty of options for the No. 3 wide receiver job, whether it's Curtis Riley, Hunter Sharp, Roger Lewis, Khalif Raymond, or Travis Rudolph.

But, I think the best of the bunch, is Cody Latimer.

Latimer has the requisite speed and reliable hands to line up on the outside, and watching him during OTAs, it just looks like there is a player there who is ready to break out.

However, don't be surprised if the Giants rarely go with three wide receivers or at times line Evan Engram up in the slot with a blocking tight end and fullback on the field or even have Barkley line up in the slot to create some mismatches in the open-field.

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Giants Roster Breakdown: Locks, long shots, players on the bubble

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Have you made it to 7 Stars Pizza in Hoboken?

Tick Tock Diner in Clifton?

Lakeside Deli in Verona?

Important questions, I know. — Tom Sweeney (@jerseyhoya) May 24, 2018

Food recommendations for the new guy ...

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Tom, I regret to inform you that I have yet to hit any of those spots.

However, as the new guy on the Giants' beat after covering the Eagles for various outlets for the last seven seasons and knowing full well that I will be spending a lot more time in the Swamps of Jersey, I'm always on the lookout for lunch or dinner recommendations surrounding MetLife Stadium. These are going to the top of the list, and I welcome any and all suggestions you guys might have!

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Matt Lombardo may be reached at MLombardo@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattLombardoNFL

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