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2-Deep New York Giants Depth Chart

By Jon Dove

Jun 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks to the media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks to the media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks to the media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo speaks to the media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Giants Depth Chart went through a major overhaul this offseason.

New York was extremely aggressive in the free agent market bringing in high-priced players like Janoris Jenkins, Olivier Vernon and Damon Harrison. The money they spend was used to upgrade the defense.

They are counting on this group to create turnovers and set the tone. There’s enough talent on this defense to be the best in the NFL. It’ll be interesting to see how many sacks the combination of Vernon and Jason Pierre-Paul can produce.

Offensively, the biggest addition is rookie receiver Sterling Shepard. He’s already being asked to

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play an important role. His role depends heavily on the health of Victor Cruz. If Cruz is able to regain his old form Shepard will be asked to do less.

New York failed to address the offensive line during the offseason and this could come back to haunt them. The offensive line was a major issue last year and it’s a stretch to think this year will be any better.

It’s also important to note the coaching change that saw Ben McAdoo replace Tom Coughlin.

This is a two-deep look at the New York Giants Depth Chart. Obviously, there are some players not listed here that have a shot at making the roster. The players on his version of the depth are based on my projection.

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