The New York Giants‘ defense is something that used to be feared. It helped New York win four super bowls and has been something the Giants have always been predicated on. A big part of these defenses was the linebacker cores. They were often elite, featuring guys like Pepper Johnson, Harry Carson, and Carl Banks. The Giants of the past also had a player named Lawrence Taylor, who many know as the greatest linebacker of all time.
As of recent, New York has been drifting away from what they were once built on. Over the past three seasons, they have been among the league’s worst in nearly every defensive stat.