Inside linebacker likely was the Giants’ weakest position last year, resulting in their greatest on-field struggle.
After four years emerging as one of the league’s most-proficient tacklers with the Colts, Bobby Okereke signed a four-year deal worth $40 million to become the new fulcrum in the middle of the Giants’ defense. Along with Darrian Beavers, who is expected to start alongside Okereke at inside linebacker, the two will make up a completely new-look starting tandem from a season ago.
Giants linebackers recorded 87 total defensive stops — which measures tackles deemed to be successful plays for the defense, as total tackles can be misleading with tackles made after successful offensive plays — combined last year, 19 fewer than any other unit in the league. “One hundred percent [it’s my strength],” Okereke said. “It takes 11 guys to do their own job at the same time. But also, once you fit your gap, go be a football player and tackle the ball.
After the position was marred by so much inconsistency last year, can Okereke and Beavers combine to form a stable, and successful, pairing?
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