The New York Giants have made it a priority to build around youth, especially on defense where they had seven rookies starting at one point in 2019. While this is good for the overhauling of the roster and establishment of a new regimen, the Giants haven’t been able to rely on any sort of consistency.
After the 2019 season, the Giants fired head coach Pat Shurmur, defensive coordinator James Bettcher, and several coaches. The defense had shown signs of life at times under Bettcher, but a heavy zone scheme played against their player’s strengths.
Bettcher utilized a very versatile and intricate system, and incumbent defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will bring a mesh of different concepts.