Giants 53 Man Roster Prediction
By Jesse Connor
Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Line
Defensive End – Kerry Wynn , Robert Ayers, Owa Odighizuwa, Damontre Moore, George Selvie
Defensive Tackle – Jonathan Hankins, Cullen Jenkins, Kenrick Ellis, Jay Bromley
I think there is an outside chance George Selvie does not make the team. He has not shown much in pre season but he has been stout against the run for most of his career in Dallas. Without Jason Pierre Paul the Giants will need Selvie’s ability to contain the run. Markus Kuhn finally gets his walking papers and Jordan Stanton hopefully finds his way to the practice squad.
Linebackers
Inside Linebackers – Jon Beason , Mark Herzlich, Unai Unga
Outside Linebackers – J.T Thomas , Devon Kennard, Jameel McClain, Jonathan Casillas
Unga has been playing too well to this point to not make this roster, especially now with the injuries to Beason and Herzlich. Jameel McClain can play all three linebacking spots so he will be valuable when depth is needed. Casillas is more of a special teams player but may prove to be valuable to the roster.
Cornerbacks
Aug 9, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (21) during pre game warm up at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
1- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
2- Prince Amukamara
3- Trumaine McBride
4- Mike Harris
5- Chykie Brown
Brown has experience with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo from playing with him in Baltimore but I cringe anytime a ball is thrown his way. He is a penalty waiting to happen. Unfortunately there does not seem to be anyone else on the roster capable of outplaying the underwhelimg ex- Raven. Mike Harris played well in limited time last season. Again he is not the best backup the Giants could have but he is the best reserve fighting to be on the Giants roster.
Safety
1- Landon Collins
2- Cooper Taylor
3- Brandon Merriweather
4- Nat Berhe
This may very well change by next week. If Collins is not back by the start of the regular season the Giants may be forced to take Jeromy Miles, who has been rather quiet all pre season. I expect Merriweather to make the roster as the only veteran. Taylor is banged up and so is Berhe. This position is an absolute mess for the moment. I would go out and make a trade at this point in time but that is not my decision to make.
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