A Preview of The 2007 New York Giants: Defense

Published: August 1, 2007, 2:23 pm

Defense: New Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is installing a brand new playbook during training camp similar to the one he learned while learning under Jim Johnson in Philadelphia. It will feature a blitz-heavy look that will be a departure from the hybrid 3-4 look that departed coordinator Tim Lewis used last season. Defensive Line: The defensive line figures to be solid again. Michael Strahan and Osi Umeniyora form one of the most dangerous pass rushing tandems in the league when healthy. Both are recovering from injuries but expect to return to form this season. Justin Tuck will back up both end positions. The tackle position will be a rotation with several players. Barry Cofield, a steal in last year's draft, Fred Robbins, and Marcus Bell all figure to be prominently involved. Linebackers: The Linebackers will again be led by Antonio Pierce. He is quickly making his mark as one of the best in the game and figures to be dominant again this season. Flanking him has been the

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