The New York Giants allocated resources toward bolstering the pass rush this off-season, as injuries held back the unit in 2020. Despite the team racking up 40 total sacks, which ranked 12th in the NFL, coordinator Patrick Graham relies on a steady pass rush to help aid his secondary.
Last season, Graham transition to a zone-based scheme, despite normally utilizing man coverage as his primary strategy. He is preparing to rotate back toward his roots this upcoming year, which requires solid outside linebackers to get the job done. Adding more depth and starting quality talent was a priority, which is why the Giants went out and signed Ryan Anderson, Ifeadi Odenigbo, and drafted Azeez Ojulari and Elerson Smith.