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2016 NFL Draft: Could Kentrell Brothers be Giants' middle linebacker of the future?

Missouri's Kentrell Brothers isn't a rangy athlete, but he can be an explosive hitter and a down-hill menace. Is that enough to make him the missing piece in the Giants' linebacking corps?

The New York Giants have been searching for an heir to Antonio Pierce since his career was ended by a neck injury in 2009. By 2016, they have tried Jon Goff -- who's career ended by knee injury--, Chase Blackburn -- who's effort and intelligence couldn't quite overcome his athletic limitations--, and Jon Beason -- who was finally forced into retirement by injuries.