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McGovern: "Wide open" competition for Giants' linebacker positions

LB coach Bill McGovern gives an update on his position group

Ever since the retirement of Antonio Pierce, New York Giants fans have been hoping for a revamp of their linebacker corps. Now fans hold their breath with a linebacker unit constructed from middle-round picks and on the scrap heap. Linebacker coach Bill McGovern has some work to do trying to figure out the best linebacker configuration for this year. The best way to find out is through some friendly competition.

"It is an open competition," McGovern said on Tuesday. "We got a lot of guys in there with some experience, obviously we've added B.