When the New York Giants lost return man/backup wide receiver Gunner Olszewski to a groin injury while warming up for the season-opening game against the Minnesota Vikings, they needed to find a new returner. They were fortunate Ihmir Smith-Marsette was available.
Smith-Marsette had a good season, averaging 34.6 yards on 11 kickoff returns, including a 100-yard touchdown, and 7.9 yards on 29 punt returns.
Smith-Marsette, who will be 26 next season, can be an unrestricted free agent. Should the Giants try to bring him back?
Reasons to keep Smith-Marsette
Well, let’s start with this.