EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY—New York Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher covets defensive backs that can play multiple positions. Case in point is Tyrann Mathieu, who Bettcher coached during his time with the Arizona Cardinals from 2013-2017 when he was linebackers coach and eventually defensive coordinator.
Mathieu lined up all over the field for Bettcher and was arguably the most valuable member of his defense. For his efforts, he was voted First-Team All-Pro by the Associated Press in 2015.
The 5-foot-9, 185-pound Mathieu was taken by the Cardinals in the third round of 2013 draft.