All of the botched punts, wide field goal kicks, and missed tackles on special teams only scratches the surface of struggles the New York Giants endured in 2017. Special teams played a big part, and general manager Dave Gettleman has made it a priority to turn the unit around in a big way – signing several key contributors to bolster the punting unit.
Following last season, Pro Football Focus ranked the Giants’ special teams unit dead last in the league, making it a must-upgrade group going into the offseason. The special teams cost the Giants several games last year that could have given them the momentum to win a few extra matches.