New York Giants: 5 Things They Are Counting On

Oct 10, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Jon Beason (52) during the second half at Soldier Field. The Bears beat the Giants 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. The Health Of Jon Beason:

Beason is one heck of a linebacker when he can stay on the field. The problem is that ever since 2011 he has been a very injury prone player. Beason is the Giants best option at the middle linebacker position. While the Giants have players that can fill the void if Beason goes down, it will be tough without Beason in the lineup. The Giants are counting on getting the 2013 Beason that came to the team and made a huge impact on the defense. But can they count on this?

Jameel McClain is a decent player at best. He got a lot of playing time last season because of Beason’s absence. That being said the Giants run defense was very poor in the 2014 season and McClain was a part of that struggle. The Giants simply put are left with no choice but to cross their fingers that Beason can stay on the field through an entire season.

The Giants are counting on their star linebacker to come up big. After a frustrating chain of injuries in his career, Beason is looking to finish his career with a bang.

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