The New York Giants completed 6-11 in 2023 and, in reviewing the season, it’s troublesome to seek out many brilliant spots.
One spotlight was the play of inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, a free agent addition who performed 100% of the group’s defensive snaps final season.
Professional Soccer Focus just lately recognized Okereke because the Giants’ most underrated participant.
NEW YORK GIANTS: LB Bobby Okereke
Okereke was every little thing and much more that the Giants might need hoped for once they signed him as a free agent in 2023. Not solely did he play a career-high snap complete, however his 1,128 snaps over the common season ranked second amongst all linebackers. As well as, his 78.9 general grade ranked twelfth amongst linebackers.
Okereke was joined within the center by second-year professional Micah McFadden in coordinator Wink Martindale’s protection. The tandem stood out and gave the followers some hope that the Giants’ protection might return to prominence.
With Martindale transferring on after the season (changed by Shane Bowen) it stays to be seen if Okereke will carry the identical load going ahead.
However one factor is for certain. Basic supervisor Joe Schoen hit massive when he signed Okereke to a four-year deal.
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