NFL Free Agency: New York Giants' Defense Turns From Weakness to Strength?

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NFL Free Agency: New York Giants' Defense Turns From Weakness to Strength?

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

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The New York Giants have recently signed many strong defensive forces to make their subpar defense from last season to possibly a top defensive unit in the National Football League. The most well-known of these forces is cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from the Denver Broncos. Rodger-Cromartie agreed to a five-year deal with Big Blue worth 39 million dollars, which 14 of that 39 million is guaranteed money. With 31 combined tackles and 3 interceptions last season, Rodger-Cromartie proved to be a key factor in the Broncos secondary, and will definitely add depth to the Giants secondary next season. 

Cornerback Walter Thurmond of the Seattle Seahawks last season was also signed by the New York Giants this season. Thurmond signed a one-year 3.5 million dollar deal. The fact that Thurmond was a part of the unstoppable Seahawks defensive force is enough proof that he will only help the Giants secondary. Winning the super bowl last season with the Seahawks gave Thurmond crucial experience to continue a successful career, especially after injuring his fibula in 2011 and being suspended for substance abuse in the beginning of last season. 

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In addition to these two cornerbacks, the Giants also signed a 7 year experienced safety in Quintin Demps. Former Kansas City Chief, Quintin Demps is an experienced safety that haas his best season of his NFL career last season. Demps is also experienced in kick returning, which the Giants were looking for after missing out on Jacoby Jones. 

The Giants also agreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain right after re-signing LB Jon Beason. McClain adds more experience to a struggling defensive line last season. After signing McClain, the Giants also re-signed Spencer Paysinger, which should bring this defensive line together to be a more threatening force than last season. 

Overall, the Giants' secondary could make a complete one-eighty from last season to this up-coming season. In addition to strengthening their secondary, the Giants also signed Mario Manningham and Trindon Holliday. Manningham will help fill the gap in losing Hakeem Nicks, who signed with the Colts, and Holliday has proved to be a top kick returner with Denver last season. All in all, the Giants are moving towards a more productive season. 

NFL Free Agency Signings

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NFL Free Agency Signings

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Day 1 of free agency signings in the National Football League proved to be a busy day. Some of the top free agents have already agreed to terms with teams or have already signed. These names include Darrelle Revis (CB), Eric Decker (WR), Demarcus Ware (DE), and Rashad Jennings (RB).  

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The most recent was Eric Decker agreeing to terms with the New York Jets with a 36.25 million dollar contract over five years. Eric Decker proved to be an elite wide receiver last year with Peyton Manning as his quarterback. With the Jets and Geno Smith, Eric Decker may not be as much of a threat. The Jets have seemed to be interested in Michael Vick, which would really help Eric Decker become more affective and their offense as a whole.

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Darrelle Revis has signed with his ex-rival team the New England Patriots to a one-year 12 million dollar contract. It is no secret that New England's defense has struggled over the past couple of seasons. Bringing in an elite cornerback in Darrelle Revis, the New England Patriots will be more of a threat then they have been in the past. The Patriots have expressed interest in Darrelle Revis for a long term deal. 

Demarcus Ware, former Dallas Cowboy Defensive End, has signed with the Denver Broncos with a three-year deal worth 30 million dollars with 20 million dollars being guaranteed money. The Broncos defense last season was by no means bad, but they did collapse during the most important game of the year—the super bowl. Demarcus Ware will bring more consistency to the Broncos defense and make the Broncos a serious threat come next season. 

Rashad Jennings, former Oakland Raiders' Running Back, has signed with the New York Giants to a one-year 1.75 million dollar deal. Rashad Jennings had a pretty solid season running behind Darren McFadden. He will continue his success with the Giants and will have a break-out season next season. The giants running game has struggled since losing Ahmad Bradshaw, and landing a player like Rashad Jennings will help the Giants become a playoff contender next season.