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We figure to have an improved run defense in a league that's increasingly based on a pass attack.

Blake Martinez replaces Ogletree. (Same caliber of MLB) Bradberry replaces Jenkins (possibly a small upgrade, but trivial at best). Fackrell replaces Golden (likely a downgrade). And we bring back Leonard Williams. So in sum, we essentially are fielding the same defense as last year, personnel wise.

On the other hand, when these moves fail to turn the team around, and we post a sub 500 season, Getty will have had more than enough time to try to right the ship, and should be fired accordingly.

Cool, so between Leonard Williams and Fackrell, we have over $22mm in cap space tied up on 1.5 sacks last season, on your two big signings to address the pass rush on this team. Good job Getty, lol

Oops. Yeah, he's the Hispanic Ogeltree.

So as of now, the two highest paid defensive players on this team are: Leonard Williams, cap hit of $17mm Blake Martinez, cap hit of $14mm. Getty, what have you done with this teams cap space!?!?!

I think it's $25-30mm in cap space remaining, already factoring in the cap allotment for draft picks. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/new-york-giants/cap/ (Doesn't yet have the Bradberry contract on it, but if you scroll midway, you'll see the draft picks factored in. But yeah, among major moves, I think we're done. So much for the Center position...and offensive line in general.

Alex Ogeltree 2.0, but he's white.

Definitely fills a need. I think I like the signing. We can't go into the season with Baker and Beal as the two starters. We needed a veteran in there, and let Baker and Beal compete for the #2, with it likely going to Baker since Beal looks like a bust/can't reliably stay on the field. I'm still so bitter about blowing our load on Leonard Williams with a freaking $17mm cap space hit, rather than taking those funds and getting an actual top notch defender or OL. Having said that, if we don't go at least 8-8 this year, fire Getty.

Golden was 1991, so he'll be 29. I'd take him on a 2 year 12mm deal, or 3 year 20mm deal in a heartbeat.

8 sacks and 13 QB hits last year....meh. Those are pedestrian numbers (unless we get him for real cheap, which I doubt). Might as well bring back Golden.

Ugh...he's also a stiff hipped OLB at that. He's another okay, starting calibur player, but not anyone who's going to blow you away. I also always thought of him as more of an effort sack guy, i.e. he'll get you a sack only if the QB stays in the pocket too long.

Didn't Halapio break his leg, and wasn't he expected to sit out 2020?

My prediction is we'll now overpay for an underachiever at CB like Bradley Roby or an old, over the hill CB like Jimmy Smith or Chris Harris, and an okay but overpaid LB like Blake Martinez, with little to no OL help (save for the draft)...and possibly re-signing Markus Golden along the way.

So effectively, the big move this offseason that's going to put this putrid defense on the right track is....Leonard Williams. Gettlemen is actually selling this with a straight face.

After he has ANOTHER mediocore year, he will not command a big contract next year.

If he's the 2nd ILB in a 3-4 alignment, and special teams contributor, not a bad signing. If we're expecting him to be the primary ILB, then we're dumb. Here's to hoping we sign Cory Littleton. Connelly has to come back healthy too.

Yeah, that's a little too rich for my liking. He's a good CB, but he's not top 5, or a perennial pro bowler or anything.

Very possible, but I have a feeling that his injury history and age (he's not old, but he's not young either) will hurt him in that pursuit, coupled with the fact that there is a rich market of EDGE players ahead of him.

Yes, especially given we're so thin at the position, plus if we go 4-3, he can take on the WLB position, while in 3-4 can take one of the MLB positions alongside Connolly. He has position versatility. Speaking of which, I presume Connolly is expected to be ready for this season?

I'm okay with paying Bryon Jones 5 years $75-80 million. Overall, if we have ~$72mm available, after factoring in draft picks, my plan would be: DL Chris Jones: 6 years $135 million. First year cap number could be ~$18mm. CB Bryon Jones: 5 years $75 million. First year cap number could be ~$12mm. On OT, I doubt they sign an OL to a big contract, since I suspect they like Nick Gates at RT, plus I believe they are banking on an OL in the draft; so I am going to cross this off my list. C Graham Glasgow: 5 years $60 million. First year cap ~$9mm LB: Cory Littleton: 5 years $70 million. First year cap ~$12mm Edge: I'd bring back Markus Golden. I think he won't command a huge contract. 3 years $20mm. First year cap $6mm Total spending on the above: 18 + 12 + 9 + 12 + 6 = $57mm. Leaving us with $15mm leftover for whatever other role players/backups we need. Meanwhile, after we draft an OL, cut Nate Solder and save an additional $6.5mm.

Why Logan Ryan and not Byron Jones? From what I've read, Logan Ryan played mostly as a slot corner. I feel we need a solid veteran outside CB on this team, to pair with Beal, Baker, and Haley.

Perfect. Chris Jones, here we come baby. 6 years $135 million. Do it Dave!

If it's more than $10mm per year, Gettlemen got rolled. I wanted us to instead go all in on DL Chris Jones.