The New York Giants rose quickly among NFL defenses last season. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has shown the ability to effectively manage high-end talent. And the G-Men’s defense certainly boasts star power.
But how high can this unit climb?
Personally, I think without question, the group remains a top 5 defense in the NFL. Also, I believe the unit will be led by its secondary. By ranking, USA Today placed the New York Giants secondary as third, behind the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.
“S Landon Collins (125 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 INTs) emerged as an impact player, finishing third in voting for NFL defensive player of the year behind Khalil Mack and Von Miller.