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Pro Football Focus has released their list of the top 101 players from the 2020 NFL season and wouldn’t you know it, two members of the New York Giants made the cut.
And no, neither of them come as much of a surprise (at least if you had been paying attention).
First up was Giants Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry, who also deserved more serious All-Pro consideration for his play.
84. CB JAMES BRADBERRY, NEW YORK GIANTS
Freed from the nightmare run of receivers in the NFC South, James Bradberry was immediately much more impressive for the New York Giants, even against some elite receivers. Bradberry had career-high marks in PFF grades across the board and notched three picks and 14 pass breakups, five more than a year ago. Bradberry was an excellent No. 1 corner this year.
PFF 101 Rank, 2019: Unranked
Next up was a player who did not make the Pro Bowl, did not win any PFWA awards and did not net many All-Pro votes. He’s also a guy who was very deserving of all three.
97. DI LEONARD WILLIAMS, NEW YORK GIANTS
In his first full season with the Giants, Leonard Williams set a career-high in pressure with 62 combined sacks, hits and hurries — seven more than his previous best. He had 30 defensive stops and was his usual excellent self as a run defender. He now gets to hit free agency coming off a quality season and looking to earn himself a big payday.
PFF 101 Rank, 2019: Unranked
Bradberry remains under contract with the Giants for years to come, but Williams is an impending unrestricted free agent who is expected to land a monster deal. General manager Dave Gettleman obviously wants him back and Williams wants to return, but only time will tell how that all shakes out.
Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram did not make PFF’s list.
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