The New York Giants will begin the 2016 season with a surprise new name at the middle linebacker position. For the seventh straight season, there is a new “quarterback-of-the-defense” . That’s not the type of consistency Giants fans necessarily want to see.
September Surprise
In perhaps the most surprising move made by the Giants this offseason, middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley was released this week. Brinkley, who was signed to a 1-year contract by the Giants this offseason, impressed many throughout preseason. Many believe he outplayed his competition in Kelvin Sheppard and Keenan Robinson.