Kayvon Thibodeaux knows hes at a pivotal Giants crossroad

Kayvon Thibodeaux is eligible for a long-term commitment from the Giants, and not very long ago he figured he was on track to attain it. At this time last year, Thibodeaux was coming off a fully healthy 2023 season, piling up 11.5 sacks and putting on display hints of the talent the Giants saw in him when they made him the No.5 overall pick in the 2022 draft.

A player qualifies for a contract extension three years into his career.If Thibodeaux followed up his Year 2 progress with similar or even greater results, the Giants would have been open to getting something done with him to ensure he was with them for the long haul. The Giants will not be doing that this offseason, and Thibodeaux is aware why not. “Of course,” he said. Of course he understands why the Giants will not be making any offers to him at this time.

He did not accomplish in 2024 what he needed to.He did not stay healthy, missing five games smack in the middle of the season with a fractured wrist.

He did not build off anything, registering just 5.5 sacks, joining many of his teammates in struggling to adjust to a new defensive scheme. This is why it makes no sense, from either side, to delve into contract talks.Thibodeaux’s value is not where it needs to be.

He knows it and the Giants know it. “That’s the journey of life, man, you can’t dictate how life goes,” Thibodeaux told The Post recently.“I think there’s the old Giannis Antetokounmpo video where he talks about the past, I think that’s ego, you talk about the future, that’s pride.

When you live in the moment, that’s humility.I think what humility actually is, it’s realizing that you’re human in this game of life.

And understanding the only thing you can really do is just stay on your path. “And the best thing I can do for myself is just continue to climb that mountain.Definitely not disappointed, definitely not sad or anything like that.

Just super-energized and hungry for the continuous opportunities I...