New York Giants’ General Manager Jerry Reese was committed to retooling a defense that allowed an eye-popping 419.3 yards per game and finished dead last just a season ago.
Signing Olivier Vernon to play on the other side of Jason Pierre-Paul? Five years for $85 million was a lot to dish out, but his youth and good health made him the best option available. Meanwhile, giving crosstown rival Damon Harrison $46.5 million over five years was seen as a smart move as the former New York Jet is known as one of the premier run-stuffers in the league.