For so many years, the Giants defense has been known as one that couldn't get the stop when it needed to. This year, with some better players and a much better defensive coordinator, Big Blue has its defense moving in the right direction.
I say the right direction, because they aren't "there" just quite yet. They do not have the top 3 style of defense that is synonymous with, "oh man we have to go up against that defense." Right now they are an excellent pass rushing, get after the QB defense with the players they have, but they aren't the physical, beat you up defense just yet.
In a few years, as Jerry Reese builds this team and brings in the right players, which it looks like from last year's draft, (that included Aaron Ross, Michael Johnson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Kevin Boss, all of who made the team) this guy knows what he is doing. I have no doubt this team is heading in the right direction.
So what do they need? Another young shutdown corner to start. Lets face it, Sam Madison isn't getting any younger, and Corey Webster can't play, so another corner to compliment Ross would help. As we saw on Sunday with both Safeties out for the Giants, that two rookies can step in and play just as well. That's not good if you are a Giants fan. Does that mean the starters can't play or that the rookies are that good? You wish for the latter, but accept the fact it is the former.
The safety situation is mediocre for the Giants. With Wilson as a steady starter at one spot and a revolving door at the other. These are positions that will need to be filled with guys that are top notch in this league, for the Giants secondary to improve.
Along with secondary help, they still need at least one, maybe two top quality linebackers that are physical, can cover tight ends and get after the quarterback. It was that style of linebacker play, that helped the Giants win two Superbowls, and it will be that type of linebacker play they will need if they expect to be dominate.
There is no question this defense and this team as a whole have improved greatly, but with a year or two more of building within the same system, this Giants team could very well be one, that could dominate this league for many years to come.
By: Michael C. Podlesny
About the Author:
Michael C. Podlesny is the co-host of the Big Blue Review, a weekly podcast featuring the latest news on The New York Giants. The podcast can be downloaded at http://bigbluereviewpodcast.blogspot.com/ or iTunes.
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