The New York Giants have needs all over and at every level of their defense.
But by far, the biggest and most pressing need is at free safety. It is well within their power to retain one of the best strong safeties in the NFL in Landon Collins, but they can not go into another season with Curtis Riley at free safety. And that is big, because while the position is important for any defensive scheme, it is absolutely vital for a blitzing defense which features man coverage and deception.
So, with the Giants’ needs in mind, the safety depth chart going in to the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine will focus on the players capable of playing free safety specifically.