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New York Giants Newest Free Agent Pickup Will Johnson Could Be This Offseason’s Most Underrated Signing

Because Big Blue has four tight ends on the roster – Larry Donnell, Will Tye, Jerome Cunningham, and Matt LaCosse – all of whom aren’t terribly good at blocking. Nikita Whitlock was the incumbent starter at fullback, having beat out Henry Hynoski in preseason last year, but was more effective on special teams and as an interior pass rusher. There are reports that Whitlock, who was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 251 pounds, is beefing up even more to become a legitimate threat on passing downs. Then, there’s the offensive line, which appears to be solidified on the left side, but remains questionable on the right.