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Giants backup linebacker and special teams player Mark Herzlich

He has seen it before, but not quite like this.

This is the sixth summer Mark Herzlich’s birthday (Sept. 1) has arrived around the same time the Giants were making their final cuts. It makes for some mixed emotions for a player who often is floating on that roster bubble that can burst so many dreams.

This year is no different, and Herzlich senses sticking around to be a part of the 2016 Giants will require even more talent and value than usual.