New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) gestures to his defense during training camp at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, on Thursday, Aug 12, 2021. Credit: Brad Penner
Blake Martinez is the Giants’ three-down inside linebacker. He rarely if ever comes off the field, serves as the quarterback of the defense, and is a good bet to lead the team in tackles this season. He has such a grasp of the defense that Joe Judge said he speaks like "the voice of Oz" in meetings.
But he needs a wingman. Someone who can line up next to him and play off of him.