May 1, 2006
Coughlin speaks about Giants linebacking situation
Based on what Coughlin said after the 5th round of the draft, here's what seems to be the Giants plan at linebacker:
Carlos Emmons, 3rd round pick Gerris Wilkinson, and probably Brandon Short will play on the weak side. The surprise here is Emmons and Short at Will, instead of Arrington.
LaVar Arrington, who the Post interviewed, will play on the strong side for the Giants. Reggie Torbor will back him up. Of course Brandon Short can play Sam as well.
Antonio Pierce, Chase Blackburn, and probably Marcus Lawrence will play in the middle. Lawrence has also played both sides.
Tyson Smith who is doing well in NFL Europe and, according to Coughlin, might factor into one of the outside spots as well. In my opinion Lawrence and Smith have the most to worry about considering Chase Blackburn's special teams prowess.
Posted by James Trotta at May 1, 2006 3:08 PM