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Giants roster countdown, No. 52: Mark Herzlich back for another run

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Mark Herzlich is one of the longest-tenured Giants. He's also, for some reason, one of the more divisive ones.

Every year, a slew of fans predict it's the year Herzlich is cut from the roster at the end of the preseason. And every year, Herzlich - the undrafted free agent out of Boston College and cancer survivor - defies the odds and makes the team as a special teams player.

Here's what Giants fans need to know:

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Herzlich is the Giants' special teams ace - a fickle spot. He led the team in special teams snaps last season by 82 snaps despite missing two games with a concussion.