An underrated aspect of winning football teams is filling in the backend of the roster with talented UDFA players. On the most recent NY Giants Super Bowl-winning teams, Tom Coughlin received key contributions from UDFA players like Chase Blackburn, Henry Hynoski, Jake Ballard, James Butler, and Mark Herzlich.
Players on the backend of the roster matter, and are usually key contributors on special teams. Joe Judge will likely emphasize this “other third” of a football game more than other coaches. Having quality depth during a grueling schedule is another facet of a winning football team.