Perspectives: A deeper look at the Giants roster construction

Over the weekend, when I saw some of the waiver wire moves made and realized that they were all players whom the New York Giants faced in the preseason or former Carolina Panthers (to go along with all the former Arizona Cardinals players signed on defense), my initial reaction wasn’t very positive.

Ah, but that’s why before jumping into a full-scale criticism of the job general Dave Gettleman has done in building this roster needs a little more than an instant reaction.

Having once worked at the corporate level, I understand there are times when after an executive is hired, he or she proceeds to recruit staff from a previous business relationship. After all, if someone contributed to your…