Why the NY Giants pass rush might be better than experts are predicting
By Matt Clark
7. The 2020 NFL Draft Picks
While it is unlikely that 2020 NFL Draft pick Cam Brown, Carter Coughlin, or T.J. Brunson see much time on the field for the NY Giants beyond special teams assignments and snaps as rotational depth pieces on defense, they all have significant upside given their athleticism and collegiate track records.
Cameron Brown is a physical freak at 6’5″ and 232-pounds. He is long, explosive, and quick to get to the quarterback. However, he needs to add some size and strength to his long frame and likely needs additional development before he is ready to contribute on a regular basis. That said, if the Giants choose to put him in blitzing situations, he is more than capable of chasing down the opposing quarterback.
Carter Coughlin is strictly a speed rusher. He currently lacks the strength needed to become a power rusher in the NFL. That said, he had 22.5 sacks, 40 tackles for a loss, eight forced fumbles in his career at Minnesota, and certainly has the quickness to get after opposing quarterbacks in sub-packages as a rookie with the Giants.
T.J. Brunson is a player who is a solid athlete, who is likely to be a special teamer and a specialty blitzer on defense. His overall defense is sub-par currently and he is limited in most defensive packages, he could provide additional depth in blitz packages.
Again, while all three of these players have potential in the future as pass rushers on the NY Giants, it is not probable that they will play a significant role in the 2020 season. However, they do provide nice depth as edge rushers and you can never have too many talented pass rushers on your roster. The depth they provided is welcome at a position that has been void of pass-rushing depth for a number of years now.