PLAYERS:
Chase Blackburn,
Jerry Reese,
Keith Rivers,
Michael Boley,
Mathias Kiwanuka,
Greg Jones,
Jacquian Williams,
Mark Herzlich,
Spencer Paysinger,
Clint Sintim,
Adrian Tracy,
Zak DeOssie
TEAMS: New York Giants, Millikin Big Blue
TEAMS: New York Giants, Millikin Big Blue
Finally! Big Blue came to their senses on bringing Chase Blackburn back on the team adding depth to their linebacker position.
He was remembered for catching an INT going one-on-one with Rob Gronkowski which was a huge play in the super bowl.
Jerry Reese is adding players on the team and we see competition in traning camp which is about time for the Giants.
They have depth in their linebacking position since they have acquried Keith Rivers away from the Bengals.
Here is the linebacker depth chart:
Michael Boley
Mathias Kiwanuka
Keith Rivers
Chase Blackburn
Greg Jones
Jacquian Williams
Mark Herzlich
Spencer Paysinger
Clint Sintim
Adrian Tracy
Zak DeOssie
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