The downfall of the New York Giants defense this year has undoubtedly been at the linebacker position. Featuring David Mayo and Alec Ogletree for a majority of the season, Big Blue has struggled to find its identity in the middle of the field and considering Ogletree is taking up $11.75 million in cap space. It’s disappointing to see how ineffective he’s been.
The linebacker position will be a priority for the Giants next offseason, as it should be. The free-agent market is weak, though, with only Shaq Thompson standing out as a bonafide starter who can be relied on.