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New York Giants: Why Joe Judge Hired Patrick Graham to be the DC

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When Joe Judge was named Head Coach of the New York Giants, he was immediately faced with a tall task; finding a coaching staff to help him lead Big Blue. His first hire was a rather easy one, as he retained Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey. The biggest hire since then occurred on Sunday, as Judge hired ex-Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham. Graham, who led the Dolphins to an NFL-worst 32nd ranked defense brings a lot of upside to the team. While at first glance, the hire looks a little questionable, but there are a number of reasons why Judge hired his former workmate.