The Giants have released B.J. Goodson, their one-time starting middle linebacker. To take his place, the club added fellow ‘backer David Mayo.
As recently as June, Goodson profiled as the Giants’ base-set starter. Things changed, however, and the 26-year-old has been displaced from the only NFL team he’s ever known. Since being drafted in the fourth round in 2016, Goodson has appeared in 37 games with 20 starts for the G-Men. Last year, he notched 61 tackles, half a sack, and two interceptions.
Mayo, meanwhile, was dropped by the Niners on Saturday. Before he hooked on with SF, Mayo suited up for 59 games as a member of the Panthers across four seasons.
Goodson, never played to his potential. We haven’t had a real linebacker since Armstead. Maybe Pierce for a season or so. Goodson was no Gary Reasons.
Agreed. I’ll give Pierce a couple of years. But not sure why the Giants all of a sudden think they have depth? Especially now with 3-4 you would think they would make LB more of a priority. They certainly have nothing at edge rusher.
Our D scares me, no depth at LB and no pass rush.
For sure. Going to be a rough year. They certainly had opportunities in this past draft to draft pass rush and Lb.