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5 underrated New York Giants to watch for in 2018

By Joseph Jungermann

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Darian Thompson #27 of the New York Giants and teammates take the field before playing against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 22: Darian Thompson #27 of the New York Giants and teammates take the field before playing against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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 Josh Mauro, DL

GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive end Josh Mauro #97 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after strong safety Antoine Bethea (not pictured) makes a sack against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive end Josh Mauro #97 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after strong safety Antoine Bethea (not pictured) makes a sack against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 9, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

The Giants were well aware of Josh Mauro’s impending four-game suspension before signing the free-agent defensive end to a one-year deal.

If there is a silver lining to Mauro’s PED issue, it’s that his price tag was knocked down to a bargain base salary.

What the Giants are getting in return is of much higher value with the 27-year-old having plenty of experience in defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s defense.

In his past three seasons in Arizona, Mauro has played in 42 games and started 24. Used all over the defensive line, his size and length at 6-6 and 282 pounds make him a versatile defender who can play anywhere from the nose to the five-tech.

Though Josh is not a regular starter, he is a highly underrated contributor, working alongside Jaguars Pro-Bowler and former Cardinal, Calais Campbell, in 2014-16.

He’ll do the same with Damon “Snacks” Harrison—a run-stuffing, space-eater who will benefit stamina-wise with a steady rotation between him and Mauro.

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