Throughout the first two preseason games for the New York Giants, newly acquired linebacker Alec Ogletree has displayed an inability to drop into coverage. Teaming up alongside B.J. Goodson provides the Giants with two run-stopping specialists in the middle of the field.
Despite Ogletree’s value in the run game, his coverage skills are below par. Over the past few days, DC James Bettcher has presented several different looks to give the veteran LB a better chance at containing opposing tight ends and running backs.
Giants’ LB Ray-Ray Armstrong offers more value to Ogletree in coverage:
Ray-Ray Armstrong, who was cut by the 49ers after ranking second on the team with 54 tackles, is the secret to success for Alec in coverage.