Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher and impending free agent, Yannick Ngakoue, has flirted with the New York Giants a bit this offseason, but it hasn’t exactly been exclusive to the boys in blue.
Still, there’s no denying that the two may be an ideal match.
Ngakoue wants a substantial long-term contract with a team he can impact, while the Giants are in desperate need of a game-changing pass rusher. That’s why we here at Giants Wire have pondered whether or not the team should splurge once free agency officially begins in March.
But we’re not the only ones.
John Shipley of Sports Illustrated recently broke down a list of four teams that make sense as a destination for Ngakoue, and sitting right there at the top were the Giants.
New York Giants
The Giants are in prime position to spend big money on its defensive in free agency. After the Giants’ defense had an abysmal 2019 that led to the team finishing ranked 25th in yards allowed and 30th in points allowed, the Giants need to make investments to all three levels of the unit. New York’s pass-rush was maybe the worst area of an overall poor defense, finishing with only 36 sacks (22nd in NFL). The Giants have the money to pay Ngakoue ($61,887,217 million in projected cap space per OverTheCap), and a 3-4 defensive scheme that would help Ngakoue flourish as a stand-up pass-rusher. From nearly every angle, the Giants fit for Ngakoue if he hits the open market.
The other three teams on Shipley’s list were the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks.
What do you think, Giants fans? Would you like to see the team sign Ngakoue or do you have concerns with his ability versus the run?
