Under Bill Parcells, the Giants excelled in the 3-4 defense. That was many generations ago by any sports measure. More recently the Giants success in the last ten to 15 years has been using a 4-3 defense. R.J. McIntosh will have to switch from defensive tackle to either defensive end or nose tackle in the 3-4.
The G-Men’s pass defense was abysmal last season. They were 31st in the NFL yards allowed, last in touchdown passes allowed and 27th in yards per attempt against.
R.J. McIntosh gives them a productive defensive tackle that could move outside. He began his Miami career as a defensive end in the 4-3.