The New York Giants are preparing to scheme a pass rush in 2020, especially with Markus Golden still available on the free-agent market. Relying on Oshane Ximines, Lorenzo Carter, and Kyler Fackrell could prove to be tumultuous, considering the limited sample size and inconsistent production.
Ximines, who is entering his second year in the NFL, represents a solid player with good pass rush moves. Still, as we saw with Lorenzo Carter in 2019, improvement isn’t guaranteed. Fackrell, who posted 10.5 sacks in 2018 with Patrick Graham as his linebackers coach in Green Bay, was expected to fill the role of Golden, who was hit with a free agent tender on May 5 by the Giants and new HC Joe Judge.
The free-agent tender is a rarely used move. Judge’s knowledge from his time with the New England Patriots is proving useful already.
HOT NEWS:
1.) The average age of the Giants’ secondary will blow your mind
2.) Darius Slayton is the most cost-effective Giants, but why?Â
3.) Is Leonard Williams worth the crazy price he’s asking for?Â
The New York Giants enjoyed solid production from Golden in 2019
Golden, who posted 10.0 sacks and 27 quarterback hits his first year with the Giants, has the option of signing a one-year extension for $4.125 million or signing elsewhere.
It seems as if his peak monetary value is where the Giants have listed him at 110% of his 2019 salary. Given the lukewarm sense that any team is keen on spending over $5 million on his services, the Giants seem to be the favorites in retaining him.
Follow Our New York Giants Facebook page for all the latest stories, rumors and viral content!
Ultimately, Golden brings a high motor player with a few decent pass rush moves. A good portion of his sacks were results of coverage and a nonstop motor. Hitting double digits was fantastic for him, but teams are starting to steer away from the sack model and more toward disruption and drawing of double teams.
Nonetheless, adding him to the pass rush rotation is only beneficial for a team that can’t be confident in the players currently on the roster. Being optimistic about their production is much different than confidence, which is why Graham will likely utilize safeties and linebackers to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.