Earlier, we pointed out how Ben Stockwell of Pro Football Focus ranked the New York Giants signing Los Angeles Rams free agent cornerback Janoris Jenkins as the most puzzling move on day 1 of NFL free agency. On that same list, Stockwell included the Giants acquiring New York Jets defensive tackle Damon Harrison as the 5th most puzzling agreement. But, why?
From PFF:
“Harrison is the league’s best run defender — we awarded him our inaugural Ted Washington Award back in January — but the Giants have paid him like the three-down impact defensive lineman that he has never been.