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3 under-the-radar players who must play well for the Giants vs. the Titans

By Desmond Novack

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 21: Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants takes the field during the first half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 21: Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants takes the field during the first half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 11: Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 11: Tae Crowder #48 of the New York Giants drops into coverage during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

2. LB Tae Crowder

With starting linebacker Blake Martinez being released, it seems as if Tae Crowder will need to play a huge role for the NY Giants defense this season. After seeing what he did in 2021, this could get ugly.

While statistically Crowder seemingly had a great season, racking up 130 combined tackles, two interceptions, and six pass deflections, watching him play told a completely different story, as a lot of his tackles came late, showing his inability to make a read against the run. In addition to this, Crowder was also quite abysmal in coverage, looking borderline useless in that area of defense.

This season, it seems as if the NY Giants are looking to replace Crowder after drafting both Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers, both of whom looked tremendous in the preseason. Unforutnately, it is down to just McFadden after the NY Giants lost Beavers to a torn ACL in their preseason game against the Bengals.

As nice as it would be to see McFadden take over the role as the starting linebacker, Crowder still has a chance to turn things around in New York and potentially seal his spot as the starter. However, it all starts against the Titans. If Crowder wants a chance to keep his starting spot and impress the new coaching staff, then he must play at a high level to start the season.

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