Giants Scour League For Two Key Upgrades Before Deadline
Eric Hartline-Imagn Images The New York Giants are actively hunting for two specific upgrades before the NFL trade deadline hits on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Key points
- They will act fast if they find the right fit for their two key needs.
- Harbaugh’s Philosophy on Trade Talks John Harbaugh laid out a clear philosophy for how the Giants will handle trade talks.
- The Need for a Runner Finding a running back is the second critical area for the Giants to address before Tuesday.
The Run Defense Gap Stopping the run is the first major area the Giants are targeting across the league.
The Giants are watching the league closely to see who else might be moving players.
Additional details
- The Cost of Doing Business Any deal the Giants make will come with a price tag in draft picks or players.
- The Giants are in the thick of the playoff chase as November moves along.
- The team says a weak run defense can derail a season even with a strong pass rush, and it is looking for a player who can tackle well and hold the line against large blockers.
- “You want to do everything you can do to make your team as strong as you can right now,” Harbaugh said, according to the New York Post.
- General manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh want to fix run defense and add a running back to boost the rushing attack.
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