After the New York Giants season was ended prematurely by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the playoffs last year, GM Jerry Reese examined his team’s needs and figured the best way to build a championship team was through the defense.
After all, that was the winning recipe that enabled his team to defy Superbowl odds and topple the 18–0 New England Patriots a year earlier. So Reese wisely added pieces that could enable his team to rotate in fresh players and keep an already aggressive defense running without delay.
Addressing the weak side position, the Giants went out and signed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley in February.
Boley is a quick, versatile linebacker with good coverage skills, who can blitz the quarterback, and can also stop the run.
While Boley’s return will be delayed until week two of the regular season because of a suspension, the extra rest could be a blessing in disguise as he has been recovering from hip surgery this summer.
By early September, Boley should be ready to step in as a starter. If his return is still delayed, then backup Bryan Kehl, a promising 2008 draft pick out of BYU, could fill in until Boley’s fully recovered.
After all, that was the winning recipe that enabled his team to defy Superbowl odds and topple the 18–0 New England Patriots a year earlier. So Reese wisely added pieces that could enable his team to rotate in fresh players and keep an already aggressive defense running without delay.
Addressing the weak side position, the Giants went out and signed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Michael Boley in February.
Boley is a quick, versatile linebacker with good coverage skills, who can blitz the quarterback, and can also stop the run.
While Boley’s return will be delayed until week two of the regular season because of a suspension, the extra rest could be a blessing in disguise as he has been recovering from hip surgery this summer.
By early September, Boley should be ready to step in as a starter. If his return is still delayed, then backup Bryan Kehl, a promising 2008 draft pick out of BYU, could fill in until Boley’s fully recovered.
