After reports emerged that New York Giants‘ outside linebacker Olivier Vernon suffered a potentially serious ankle injury, fans and analysts alike began to consider the fact that he could miss serious time. Luckily, it’s thought to be just a lower ankle bruise, which has calmed the storms of disaster.
Despite the avoidance of a massive injury, it’s important to break down the depth of the defensive line and linebacker corps before jumping into the water well.
Can the New York Giants survive a serious injury on the defensive front?
If Vernon were to go down, who would replace him?