Loading ...
At this point, we'd just be better off reporting "the New York Giants have interest in every single available linebacker" because, well, they do. And in addition to Jasper Brinkley, Karlos Dansby and Rey Maualuga, the team is also keeping a close eye on Justin Durant (Detroit Lions).
A second-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2007, Durant has spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Lions and started in 2012 as their strong-side linebacker. It was a move and situation that suited him well as he had a career-best 103 tackles to go along with .5 sacks and three passes defended.
Durant has been adamant that he'd like to remain with the Lions on a long-term deal, but thus far, the two sides are far apart and a reunion seems unlikely.
“Hopefully we get something worked out to where I’m back in Detroit," he said. I love the city, I love the fans, love playing there.”
Like the other linebackers that have drawn the attention of the Giants, Durant's value come as a run stopper – an area head coach Tom Coughlin stressed the team will focus on in 2013.
Also…
- Be sure to like Giants 101 on Facebook, follow Giants 101 on Twitter & +1 Giants 101 on Google+
- Looking for 2013 NFL Draft news? Follow On The Clock 101 on Twitter and like On The Clock 101 on Facebook
- Be sure to “like” Sports Media 101 on Facebook and to follow Sports Media 101 on Twitter
Related Videos
Returning Soon!!!!Related posts
- New York Giants Have Expressed Interest in DeAngelo Hall
- New York Giants Have “At Least Some Interest” in Linebacker Rey Maualuga
- Report: New York Giants Could Have Interest in Linebacker Daryl Smith
- New York Giants Showing Interest in Defensive End Jason Jones
Short URL: http://sport-ne.ws/rac
I know I mentioned this briefly last week but the “First Draft” podcast with McShay and Kiper is really good. I just don’t know where you can find people that watch as much film as they do other than people in NFL front offices.
I know it’s popular to hate on them because of the mock drafts (they actually talk about how they hate doing mocks) but if you’re into the draft and don’t watch College football like me, this is informative.
Good to listen in the car or at the gym. Heres the link. New podcast each week.
http://search.espn.go.com/first-draft/audio/7
Also on itunes.
I liked him coming out of the draft. He’s kind of a healthy Rivers level player maybe slightly lower without durability concerns so he’s better. It appears we are going to sign 2 LBs from looking at so many of them, both a MLB and a SLB. I don’t mind that strategy at all because I think we need to push Kiwi back to DE. Plus I rather have Dansby and Durant than Blackburn and Rivers. Durant is athletic for a SLB and would be a huge improvement coverage wise from Kiwi.
I think he’ll require more money than we will pay.
That could be true
Maybe he’s not as much of an injury concern, but he’s never started all 16 games in a season.
I’d rather have Daryl Smith. He’s more of a stop-gap player at 31, but that should make him cheaper…
He played 16 games in 2012 but he seems to have more durability concerns than I thought. Still more reliable than Rivers.
Smith worries me. I don’t like signing an older player coming off of injury. I rather try Herzlich or another young player than rely on Smith it reminds me of Bullock.
Giants need to be careful. Don’t need another Bullock, or Rivers or Arrington…
Just find a kid who can actually play for God’s sake.