The middle linebacker position has been an issue for the New York Giants ever since Antonio Pierce was forced to retire. Chase Blackburn was a nice tale of a scrappy underdog who came up big, and fans were excited by the acquisition of Jon Beason, but with Beason’s retirement and pending free agent Jasper Brinkley’s status uncertain, Big Blue needs to double down at the Mike through free agency and the draft.
It’s imperative the Giants nab a middle linebacker in the draft. Soon-to-be free agent Jasper Brinkley is 30 years old and will hopefully get re-signed to a two year deal.