New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman wants to build his roster with the type of players he wants. He values certain positions over others, positions his predecessor, Jerry Reese, had largely ignored in recent years.
The Giants are moving away from the Reese-type players that are exceptional athletes first towards the Gettleman types which arrive on the scene with a history of production and accomplishments.
The salary cap plays a major role in whether or not players are keepers or not. We listed five players that the Giants should have held onto for the 2018 season instead of releasing, or allowing them to walk via free agency.