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The New York Giants are going into the 2020 offseason with huge needs, specifically on the offensive and defensive lines. The draft should be focused on securing the trenches, as free agency offers reliable options in the secondary.
Here are three players the New York Giants should consider signing in free agency:
1.) CB Logan RyanÂ
At 29-years-old, Ryan remains one of the best corners in the NFL, and he has proven once again this season that he deserves top money. The Giants are in need of a No. 1 corner after the release of Janoris Jenkins, and Ryan could fit the bill nicely.
The Tennessee Titan has had excellent health throughout his career, having started all 16 games in 2019. Ryan logged 113 combined tackles, 18 passes defended, four interceptions, four forced fumbles, and 4.5 sacks. It’s not frequent that you stumble across a corner who racks up substantial sack numbers. He has 8.5 total sacks over the past two years.
The Giants would have to drop a pretty penny to lure him to East Rutherford, but he’s well worth the investment.
2.) DE Yannick Ngakoue
With pass-rush being a position of need for Big Blue, Ngakoue should be an intriguing option during FA. His 41 combined tackles, 8.0 sacks, and four forced fumbles are impressive. The Jaguar will get paid in the coming months, and the Giants have the cap-space available to make it happen.
I wouldn’t be surprised if GM Dave Gettleman considers adding him, however, it’s reliant on the Giants’ new defensive coordinator and if they stick with the 3-4 scheme. It’s also possible James Bettcher is retained, despite his unit ranking as one of the worst in the league last season.
3.) Kyle Van Noy
Stealing players from the Patriots can either be a great or terrible idea. Often, they’re stellar players fitted to their system, but when they take their talents elsewhere, reality hits. Van Noy would be a reliable option for the Giants in the 3-4, though, as he comes with plenty of experience as an inside linebacker that can rush the passer. His 6.5 sacks and 15 QB hits prove his worth against opposing quarterbacks, but the Patriots have put him in the perfect place to succeed. With the transitions going on within the Giants’ organization, his talent might be overblown. Nonetheless, he’s a solid player that must be looked at.
Nonetheless–
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