There is a legitimate argument to be made on what, exactly, was the strength of the New York Giants’ defense. The defensive front was impressively stout and frustrated running games all season long. On the other hand, while the secondary did give up yards, they largely held opponents’ top three options in check while allowing Steve Spagnuolo to call audacious blitzes.
And while the Giants would obviously like to add pieces to a sputtering offense, the strengths of the draft lay on the defensive side of the ball. It is entirely possible that the best option when their first or second pick rolls around is a defender.