The New York Giants have increasingly been linked to a possible Round 1 investment toward the defensive line in the 2023 NFL Draft. On the surface, it may appear imprudent to allocate a first-round pick to a defensive line room with $44 million of the Giants’ 2023 cap expended on the two starters, especially with as many holes as New York possesses.
However, the surface is misleading; we must peel back the layers and analyze the group long-term. Leonard Williams is set to make $32 million in 2023. Logic, Williams’ post-season interview, and speculation from the media suggest that Joe Schoen and the Giants will attempt to rectify that situation.