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New York Giants: Grading The Biggest Needs on Offense and Defense

By Alexander Wilson

Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) at the line against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) at the line against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Linebacker (B)

Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Keenan Robinson, Johnathan Casillas and Devon Kennard all have expiring contracts after this season, so it’s fair to say the Giants need to be thinking about linebacker in the draft.

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Reese will probably opt to hold on to Casillas after the 2017 season, simply because he’s a leader and the glue to the defense.

Second-year Clemson product B.J. Goodson, will most likely be penciled in at middle linebacker considering he doesn’t have much competition.

But the chances are decent that Jerry Reese chooses a linebacker at some point in the draft, as the offensive lineman are full of inexperience and weaknesses.

If Alabama star Reuben Foster drops to 23, you can go all in on the fact that Reese won’t hesitate to take him.

He’s a gifted athlete, and despite his anger problems and fierce personality, he would bring the fire that the New York Giants need to become a premier defensive threat.

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