Packers inside linebacker Blake Martinez chases 49ers tight end George Kittle during the second half of a game on Nov. 24, 2019. Credit: AP/Ben Margot
There is always a period of adjustment when a player comes to a new city to be part of a new team. That’s just part of free agency in the NFL. Crank up the level of difficulty on that transition a few clicks if the just-signed player is expected to be a leader on the squad.
Blake Martinez is facing all of that. The Giants signed him to be their new starting middle linebacker, the quarterback of their defense, earlier this month.