The New York Giants’ defense has been shaken up this off-season due to legal issues and draft capital spent to improve the talent pool. Securing Xavier McKinney in the second round of the NFL draft provides another option at safety after the Giants featured Antoine Bethea in the defensive backfield in 2019. Ultimately, the unit needed upgrades across-the-board, finishing as the 30th ranked defense in the NFL.
With the Giants hosting seven rookies starters in 2019, a year of experience under their belt should provide an elevation in production and efficiency. However, names on paper and practice film don’t equate to winning on the football field.