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nt fit for James Bettcher’s defense"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Calvin Munson Color Rush Jersey , Week 172019 NFL DraftChauncey Gardner-Johnson might be the perfect free safety for the GiantsNew,33commentsChauncey Gardner-Johnson could be an excellent fit for James Bettcher’s defenseEDTShareTweetShareShareChauncey Gardner-Johnson might be the perfect free safety for the GiantsJason Getz-USA TODAY SportsIt was clear from early in the 2018 season that the New York Giants would need an upgrade for the free safety position. They signed veteran Antoine Bethea early in free agency, and while he is familiar with James Bettcher’s scheme, versatile, and has played well Michael Strahan Color Rush Jersey , he will be 35 years old when the season starts. Even if Bethea continues to play well, he is not a long-term answer for the free safety position. The Giants could have a hard time finding a free safety that checks the various boxes they require from the position, but there is one prospect who might just do that. Florida’s Chauncey Gardner-Johnson has emerged as one of the top safety prospects in the entire draft and MeasurablesProsAthletic, rangy safety. Able to play any spot in the defensive secondary.Active communicator before the snap.High football IQ with fast processing. Reacts quickly to wrinkles in the offense.Good feet and hips in man coverage. Good awareness in zone coverage.Physical player and a reliable tackler.Good closing burst.Frequently used as a blitzer.Very high motor.ConsNeeds to improve hand usage taking on cut blocks. Didn’t play a deep zone often in Florida’s defense.Aggression can occasionally work against him.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Kyle Crabbs (The Draft Network - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?Not only does Gardner-Johnson fit what the Giants want to do on defense, if James Bettcher custom-built a safety he would probably come up with Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. It was clear after watching the Giants shuffle through free safety candidates in 2018 (before settling on Curtis Riley) that they wanted a safety with a cornerback’s skillset. That makes a lot of sense for a defense that wants to be blitz-happy while using a variety of looks to disguise from where the pressure is coming. Gardner-Johnson’s ability and versatility make him a fantastic fit for the role (or roles) the Giants want their free safety to play. Gardner-Johnson profiles like Antrel Rolle as a safety who can play man coverage as a slot defender Kareem Martin Color Rush Jersey , pseudo-linebacker, free safety, be physical run defender, or a weapon in the pass rush, as well as a leader on the field.There are few flaws in his game Robert Thomas Color Rush Jersey , mostly related to his aggression coming downhill to make a play. He can get hung up on blocks or tripped up by cut blocks, but improve hand usage will help with that. He can also get in trouble biting on double-moves, but a bit more patience will help -- though teams would be wise to not try to temper his edge too much.The only question is whether or not Dave Gettleman is willing to use the 37th, or even 17th, overall pick on a safety. With the 2018 season over Cody Latimer Color Rush Jersey , we now know all of the New York Giants’ opponents for the 2019 NFL seasonHomeWashington RedskinsGreen Bay PackersMinnesota VikingsBuffalo BillsMiami DolphinsArizona Cardinals Dallas CowboysPhiladelphia EaglesAwayWashington RedskinsPhiladelphia EaglesTampa Bay Buccaneers — The notable thing about this game is that the Buccaneers will play a 2019 home game in either London or Mexico City. Thus, the Giants might need to make sure their travel visas are in order.New York JetsNew England PatriotsDetroit LionsDallas CowboysChicago BearsThis brings about a couple of interesting matchups, especially if Eli Manning returns as the Giants’ quarterback next season. It would pit the Giants vs. the Jets — Manning vs. Sam Darnold — in a Jets’ home game. It could also bring about the final Manning vs. Tom Brady matchup.Judge for yourself whether you think this is an easy schedule, a hard one or somewhere in-between. This far in advance I’m not even going to hazard a guess as to how good or bad any of these teams could be.