The first wave of free agency is in the books and the New York Giants have gone a long way in filling some of the glaring needs on their roster.
They’ve signed a veteran cornerback in James Bradberry and added two linebackers (Blake Martinez, Kyler Fackrell), not to mention a swing tackle (Cam Fleming), a veteran backup quarterback (Colt McCoy) and tight end (Levine Toilolo).
There’s still plenty of work to do. The Giants still need to address holes at the following positions:
Running back
Saquon Barkley is great but we saw what can happen when he isn’t. His high ankle sprain exposed the Giants’ depth chart last year. Wayne Gallman (concussion) getting hurt didn’t help and then he found himself in the doghouse. The Giants need either a veteran backup player here to share the load or an emerging rookie — or both — if they are going to be effective at rushing the football this year.