In an offseason where Jerry Reese made big-money signings to help fortify a putrid defense, the New York Giants made an under-the-radar pickup on offense as well. Will Johnson, a discarded fullback from the Pittsburgh Steelers, was barely noticed on the list of free agent pickups that included Olivier Vernon, Janoris Jenkins and Damon Harrison. But he may actually provide an offensive threat the Giants haven’t had in years.
Nikita Whitlock was a great story for the Giants last season and certainly a fan favorite for his efforts on defense and special teams. As a true fullback, he was pretty average and probably a downgrade on the Giants 2014 fullback Henry Hynoski.