Oliver Vernon signed with the New York Giants last off-season for a massive deal. As a free agent, Vernon received $85 million for five years with $52.5 million of that guaranteed. He was a constant presence on the field last season as he played 93.6 percent of the team’s defensive snaps. That was the highest percentage for any defensive lineman in the league. Only two others -- Khalil Mack of Oakland and Cameron Jordan of New Orleans -- were above 90 percent and just eight others were above 80 percent.
But to some, Vernon’s debut season with the Giants was a disappointment.