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Giants waited 15 long weeks for this preseason standout to finally show up

It likely comes as no surprise that the New York Giants are near the bottom in turnover differential once again. Last year they ranked 26th, with a dismal minus-eight, and aren't trending any better this year, with a minus-six disparity, ranking 28th.

Overall, they have nine takeaways, which is the third-worst mark in the league. It's no wonder their defense struggles so much -- they're not opportunistic and can't get off the field. That's called a recipe for disaster. Help isn't coming anytime soon... or at least, we thought it wasn't.

Preseason standout Dane Belton wasn't even supposed to make the 53-man roster this past offseason, but a strong summer had fans and the coaching staff buzzing over the potential turnover machine and his impact in Year 4.