When the New York Giants hired James Bettcher to take over the defensive duties, it was expected that the change would be significant. That expectation became a reality, as in his first season the unit saw fundamental struggles.
It is not easy to change the entire scheme of a defense and expect efficiency in year one, which is why 2019 should see a significant step forward in the productivity of the unit as a whole.
There will be challenges present due to the youth general manager Dave Gettleman has injected into the team, specifically the defense.