When the New York Giants first hired GM Dave Gettleman to overhaul the roster, we knew two things. First, he would invest heavily in the offensive line, and second, he would make it a priority to stop the run.
This is a classic old-school mentality that focuses on interior pass-rush and shies away from allocating resources towards the secondary. The Giants did, however, invest a first and fourth-round pick in upgrading the cornerback and free safety position. They also drafted Corey Ballentine as a potential slot option.
Gettleman broke away from his tendencies with the youth influx in the secondary, but that was part of stage two.