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James Bettcher disciple: Giants ideal fit for aggressive defense

The most familiar face Kareem Martin saw upon arriving to the Giants is the one that mattered most.

While nearly every player at the team’s minicamp is first learning the new offensive and defensive systems, the 26-year-old linebacker is well ahead of his teammates, having spent each of his first four seasons playing under new Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher.

Martin signed with the Giants just over a month ago as a free agent.

“It’s been really helpful, especially in the transition,” Martin said. “Coming from the West Coast to East, it can be really tough, especially trading teams, not really knowing anyone.