Better or worse? Giants’ edge group should be improved

The New York Giants are historically known for great pass rushers. However, the days of Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, and Osi Umenyiora seem like eons ago, although it’s only been a little more than a decade. In 2021, the Giants’ collective sack total regressed from its 2020 effort; the Giants finished with 34 sacks last season. Rookie Azeez Ojulari led the team with 8.0 sacks, and Leonard Williams was close behind with 6.5.

In 2020, the Giants recorded 40 sacks in one less game. Williams finished with 11.5; Dexter Lawrence and Kyler Fackrell tied for second with 4.0 sacks. The Giants haven’t been north of 40 sacks since 2014 (47 sacks), when Jason Pierre-Paul earned 12.5 sacks and Johnathan…