I asked Brett Kollmann what the Giants needs to do for the defense to stop the run. His reply below:
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Getting a new nose tackle for starters. They had the best one in the league and shipped him off to Detroit - they've got to replace Snacks in the draft or free agency if they want to have a shot at protecting their very, very light linebacking corps. Dexter Lawrence wouldn't be a bad option for doing that in the first round.
I felt our run defense was a major problem last year. I like Hill and Tomlinson but feel both are DE in a 3-4.
I am not sure if Tomilinson is a true NT like Snacks...maybe a full year to get ready to play NT will help, but just not sure he will ever be able to handle those double teams.
The rumer of Q. Williams also seem odd unless we are moving back to a 4-3. He.just doesn't seem to be a 3-4 fit. I might be wrong, can someone clue me in where will be his position in a 3-4.
I know our LBer have also been an issue, missing reads, picking the wrong hole, etc...but that is too long to discuss.
The run defense...must be fixed before we can resolve the pass defense.
DG definitely said and I believe Betcher confirmed that they wanted to get Tomlinson and Hill in there natural positions.
I really hope they add a massive man in this draft for the run D. Maybe they don't plan on resigning Tomlinson and they realize they have to upgrade. DG from that start has stressed the need to stop the run.
He always seemed very content.
Agree - I would say he is a better 4-3 DT.
He always seemed very content.
George, I think Snacks was very unhappy with the team at least just before he was traded.
This.
Both 'a':
we could use a giant 340lber in this D, if not always on the field but as an important piece to switch things up, defend run, give rest to rusher DT types and wear down OLs.
And 'b':
Betch apparently likes to run a one gapping variation on the 3/4, for which you need line backers who know what the F they are doing, gap wise, scheme wise (and have some power ..two of them anyway)
as well as at least one DT who can rush from interior.
Tomlinson is still a useful player in this; as the gaps get switched up it's still helpful to have a very strong one gap run defender vs zone runs or in the case a rusher DT misses a RB on way to the qb. There are only so many freaks on the planet. We bout to draft a few maybe
Badass
Exactly
Just look at who Arizona had at NT under Bettcher:
Xavier Williams
Corey Peters
Rodney Gunter
None of these are the traditional 3-4 NT
He always seemed very content.
hmmm didn't we have a wr like that?
GEMN aren't winning this year -- see what Tomlinson can do and groom Mack in case Tomlinson isn't that hot or if Makc excels. If Mack excels you could have Tomlinson in on passing and alos you could have Tomlinson share time with Hill and Mack while you get Oliver with the 6th pick if GMEN don't take a QB.
Post Dallas game:
"-Solid game for Dalvin Tomlinson. He settled into the 1-technique position really well after the Damon Harrison trade. Although the run defense as a whole did take a hit with him in there in contrast to Snacks, I do think it is his best role. The twitch and range he shows makes this defense a little more versatile which, in the long run, fits in better with what they want the scheme to be."
If a guy like Khalen Saunders is still on the board in the 3rd round the Giants should strongly consider him. Saunders could also play DE in the Giants scheme so he would be a valuable reserve with the chance to develop into a starter.
Some mid round NT options for the Giants are LSU's Ed Alexander, Washington's Greg Gaines, and Arizona's P.J. Johnson.
Isn't he playing NT for the Giants?