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Here is the latest news from around the NFC East.
Giants call three edge rushers for two spots on the defense a good problem to have - Michael David Smith, NBC Sports
The Giants are preparing to get after quarterbacks.
The Giants already liked the edge-rushing talent they had on their defense with Brian Burns on one side and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the other, before they drafted Abdul Carter with the third overall pick. But there’s no such thing as too many pass rushers on a defense.
Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen says Burns, Thibodeaux and Carter give his defense three starting-caliber edge rushers, and there will be plenty of opportunities to rush the passer for all of them.
“You got three guys for two spots when you look at it from the outside in,” Bowen said, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN. “It’s a really good problem to have.”
Carter may sometimes line up at inside linebacker while Burns and Thibodeaux are on the outside.
