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defense"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Daniel Jones New York Giants Jersey , Week 172019 NFL DraftChauncey Gardner-Johnson might be the perfect free safety for the GiantsNew,33commentsChauncey Gardner-Johnson could be an excellent fit for James Bettcher’s defenseEDTShareTweetShareShareChauncey Gardner-Johnson might be the perfect free safety for the GiantsJason Getz-USA TODAY SportsIt was clear from early in the 2018 season that the New York Giants would need an upgrade for the free safety position. They signed veteran Antoine Bethea early in free agency, and while he is familiar with James Bettcher’s scheme, versatile, and has played well, he will be 35 years old when the season starts. Even if Bethea continues to play well, he is not a long-term answer for the free safety position. The Giants could have a hard time finding a free safety that checks the various boxes they require from the position, but there is one prospect who might just do that. Florida’s Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has emerged as one of the top safety prospects in the entire draft and MeasurablesProsAthletic, rangy safety. Able to play any spot in the defensive secondary.Active communicator before the snap.High football IQ with fast processing. Reacts quickly to wrinkles in the offense.Good feet and hips in man coverage. Good awareness in zone coverage.Physical player and a reliable tackler.Good closing burst.Frequently used as a blitzer.Very high motor.ConsNeeds to improve hand usage taking on cut blocks. Didn’t play a deep zone often in Florida’s defense.Aggression can occasionally work against him.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Kyle Crabbs (The Draft Network - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?Not only does Gardner-Johnson fit what the Giants want to do on defense Youth Phil McConkey Jerseys , if James Bettcher custom-built a safety he would probably come up with Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. It was clear after watching the Giants shuffle through free safety candidates in 2018 (before settling on Curtis Riley) that they wanted a safety with a cornerback’s skillset. That makes a lot of sense for a defense that wants to be blitz-happy while using a variety of looks to disguise from where the pressure is coming. Gardner-Johnson’s ability and versatility make him a fantastic fit for the role (or roles) the Giants want their free safety to play. Gardner-Johnson profiles like Antrel Rolle as a safety who can play man coverage as a slot defender, pseudo-linebacker, free safety, be physical run defender, or a weapon in the pass rush, as well as a leader on the field.There are few flaws in his game, mostly related to his aggression coming downhill to make a play. He can get hung up on blocks or tripped up by cut blocks, but improve hand usage will help with that. He can also get in trouble biting on double-moves, but a bit more patience will help -- though teams would be wise to not try to temper his edge too much.The only question is whether or not Dave Gettleman is willing to use the 37th Phil McConkey Jerseys Stitched , or even 17th, overall pick on a safety. Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are some headlines to start your Tuesday.Defensive reinforcements on the wayI know, I know. You looked at that subhead and thought “what the Giants really need is help on offense.” Right now, though, it looks like they might soon have a couple of additions to the front seven of their defense.Josh Mauro, suspended for the first four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy, has served the suspension and can begin practicing again. The Giants have a roster exemption for Mauro and don’t have to active him until next Monday. If they don’t activate him for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers, the defensive lineman’s first action would come next Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mauro won’t count against the 53-man roster until the Giants activate him.“Excited to be back around the guys Youth Mark Bavaro Jerseys ,” Mauro said. “I’m just grateful to be back here and I just want to help contribute to win football games.”Linebacker Olivier Vernon has yet to play this season due to a high ankle sprain. Coach Pat Shurmur said Monday that he is “optimistic” that Vernon could play vs. Carolina.Around the Inter-GoogleGiants wasting Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract by not allowing him to make plays | SNYCardinals Signing S Darian Thompson To Practice Squad | NFLTradeRumors.coGiants offense at times seems together before falling apart | NewsdayBig Blue has talent, which it showed on the opening drive against the Saints, but then nothing.David Carr diagnoses main issues with New York Giants' offense - NFL VideosNFL Network's David Carr tries to explain why the New York Giants have struggled on offense so far in 2018.As Giants' problems persist, Eli Manning is common denominator, and there's no one to turn to - NY Daily NewsMonday brought an eerie deja vu experience to the Giants locker room in all the wrong ways.Solving this mess is supposed to be why Pat Shurmur is hereThis is why Pat Shurmur is here.Yes, he is the head coach and thus his job description is global when it comes to all things Giants, on the field and in the...