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How the Giants defensive identity might change in 2021

Big Blue View | June 17, 2021

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Seth Galina of Pro Football Focus recently released a compilation of specific defensive schemes that were used in 2020. Galina did a great job analyzing all 32 teams based on their coverage, efficiency, and third-down tendencies. Here’s Galina’s breakdown of the New York Giants 2020 defense:

“2020 Defensive Pass Efficiency Rank: 11
2020 Defensive Rush Efficiency Rank: 15
2020 Base Coverage: Cover 3 and Cover 2
2020 Third-Down Mentality: Sit back and play Cover 3 and Cover 1

Last season was a tale of two halves for Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.




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