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Jun 16 2013 12:36pm
New York Giants DT Johnathan Hankins: “I Can Be a Really Big Factor on Defense”


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Everyone knows the struggles the New York Giants defensive line encountered in 2012, as they were unable to generate their usual pass rush, thus leading to a disappointing season and a 31st overall rank on defense.

Since the end of the season, General Manager Jerry Reese addressed the middle of the line with three potentially big moves: landing free agent tackles Cullen Jenkins and Mike Patterson from their division rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, and drafting Johnathan Hankins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Hankins is a very large individual at 6'3" and 320 pounds; a weight that Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer had him slim down to in order to be more effective in college and should translate well into the NFL  to get by opposing offensive lineman. In an interview with Giants.com, Hankins wants to prove to his new team that he's not just a "big guy" and can provide his team with a lot of ability.

  “That I was not just a big guy,” the Ohio State product said about what he wanted to prove from day one with the Giants. “I can move, I can pass rush, and I can be a factor out there. With the schemes that they’ve got now, they’ve got me basically playing what I was in college – a little end, a little inside, so pretty much everywhere on the line. I’m just learning all the positions and the plays.”

Hankins currently is behind both Jenkins and Linval Joseph on the depth chart, but with the Giants always rotating lineman to keep fresh bodies in to wear opponents down, Hankins will have an opportunity to bolster a pass rush in need of new blood and fresh legs. While at Ohio State, Hankins was coached by former three-time Super Bowl winning linebacker Mike Vrabel, who played for the New England Patriots and is now the defensive line coach for the Buckeyes.

Giants defensive line coach Robert Nunn is very grateful that Hankins was able to get the type of coaching from a long-time veteran in the NFL, and Hankins is using what he learned from Vrabel and applying it at the professional level.

  “It was an honor for [Vrabel] to coach us, seeing him play in the NFL and winning Super Bowls,” Hankins said. “He really brought the physical standpoint to the defensive line. He was very, ‘Never let an offensive lineman dictate or get their hands on you.’ He really stressed more technique and hands, and I’m trying to carry that on here. I know that’s what coach Nunn stresses, too. I’m in a good place.”

The man known as "Big Hank" will be competing with guys like Shaun Rogers, Markus Kuhn, Marvin Austin and Frank Okam, plus Rogers for playing time in 2013 behind the starters of Jenkins and Joseph.



http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2013/06/15/new-york-giants-dt-johnathan-hankins-i-can-be-a-really-big-factor-on-defense/




BIG HANK.... him and Joseph are going to be a force up that middle


Joseph - 6'4" , 323

Hankins - 6'3" , 322

Jenkins - 6'2" , 305

This post was edited by xnozx. on Jun 16 2013 12:41pm
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Jun 16 2013 12:38pm
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Lots and lots of competition t a lot of positions.

LBers, DT, O-line, Safety, ST


DE and CB aren't as "loaded"


ya, but hopefully our star players in DE and CB will be consistent and healthy.

I expect more from our DB now that they knows there was miscommunication last season and work that out right for this season.
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Jun 16 2013 12:58pm
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ya, but hopefully our star players in DE and CB will be consistent and healthy.

I expect more from our DB now that they knows there was miscommunication last season and work that out right for this season.


Prince looks ready to take that next big step.
JPP will be again dominate but have the stats to go along with it.

I think C-Web will bounce back after an injury plagued season where he was awful.
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Jun 16 2013 01:15pm
2014 FA's



David Diehl at Tackle 6 yr/$31,000,000 $5,166,667 $3,000,000 2014
Terrence Frederick at Cornerback 2 yr/$870,000 $435,000 $0 2014
Mark Herzlich at Linebacker 3 yr/$1,410,000 $470,000 $15,000 2014
Henry Hynoski at Fullback 3 yr/$1,410,000 $470,000 $15,000 2014
Andre Brown at Running Back 1 yr/$2,023,000 $2,023,000 $0 2014
Josh Brown at Kicker 1 yr/$940,000 $940,000 $0 2014
Linval Joseph at Defensive Tackle 4 yr/$4,160,500 $1,040,125 $3,258,563 2014
Stevie Brown at Safety 1 yr/$2,023,000 $2,023,000 $0 2014
David Buehler at Kicker 1 yr/$630,000 $630,000 $0 2014
Trumaine McBride at Cornerback 1 yr/$630,000 $630,000 $0 2014
Selvish Capers at Guard 2 yr/$870,000 $435,000 $0 2014
Ryan Mundy at Safety 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Louis Murphy at Wide Receiver 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Brandon Myers at Tight End 4 yr/$14,250,000 $3,562,500 $1,500,000 2014
David Carr at Quarterback 1 yr/$940,000 $940,000 $0 2014
Hakeem Nicks at Wide Receiver 5 yr/$12,540,000 $2,508,000 $6,400,000 2014
Kevin Boothe at Guard 1 yr/$905,000 $905,000 $65,000 2014
Curtis Painter at Quarterback 1 yr/$630,000 $630,000 $0 2014
Bear Pascoe at Tight End 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Mike Patterson at Defensive End 1 yr/$905,000 $905,000 $25,000 2014
Spencer Paysinger at Linebacker 3 yr/$1,398,000 $466,000 $3,000 2014
Dan Connor at Linebacker 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Keith Rivers at Linebacker 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Shaun Rogers at Defensive Tackle 1 yr/$960,000 $960,000 $20,000 2014
Aaron Ross at Cornerback 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Jim Cordle at Center 1 yr/$555,000 $555,000 $0 2014
Terrell Thomas at Cornerback 1 yr/$700,000 $700,000 $785,000 2014
Ryan Torain at Running Back 1 yr/$715,000 $715,000 $0 2014
Adrian Tracy at Defensive End 1 yr/$480,000 $480,000 $0 2014
Justin Trattou at Safety 1 yr/$555,000 $555,000 $0 2014
Victor Cruz at Wide Receiver 1 yr/$2,879,000 $2,879,000 $0 2014
Justin Tuck at Defensive End 5 yr/$30,000,000 $6,000,000 $9,000,000 2014
Aaron Curry at Linebacker 1 yr/$780,000 $780,000 $0 2014
Chris DeGeare at Guard 1 yr/$480,000 $480,000 $0 2014




Priority out of those names, in order:

Nicks
Cruz
Joseph
Hynoski
Tuck(who knows if we resign him, all depends on this season)
Boothe(Likely gone)
Stevie Brown
Andre Brown
Myers
Tracy("Young Osi" maybe he breaks out this season)
Murphy(I would LOVE to sign him to a longer deal, have a feeling he's going to impress)



Everyone else are really just fill ins or guys who haven't shown anything, or guys on "show me" contracts.
Guys like Paysinger, Herzlich, Rivers, Curry
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Jun 16 2013 01:56pm
What are you predictions for receiving depth chart?

Nicks
Cruz
Lou
Barden
Randle
????
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Jun 16 2013 04:53pm
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What are you predictions for receiving depth chart?

Nicks
Cruz
Lou
Barden
Randle
????


Nicks
Cruz/Randle
Murphy
Barden/Jernigen
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Jun 16 2013 05:03pm
Quote (MustangMan @ Jun 16 2013 03:56pm)
What are you predictions for receiving depth chart?

Nicks
Cruz
Lou
Barden
Randle
????


Lol not even close must :)


Nicks
Cruz
Randle
Murphy
Jernigan
Barden


Randle is going to make a lot of people remember his name this season.

I hate that Murphy is only on a one year deal. I'd love to resign him.
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Jun 16 2013 05:22pm
Hey, xnozx what do I call you?

And uhh how will we do next year on salary cap room?
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Jun 16 2013 05:54pm
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Hey, xnozx what do I call you?

And uhh how will we do next year on salary cap room?


Everyone just calls me xnozx. or some variation of that but my name is Antonio.

Not too sure but we don't have too many players to resign outside of about 4 real important players.
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Everyone just calls me xnozx. or some variation of that but my name is Antonio.

Not too sure but we don't have too many players to resign outside of about 4 real important players.


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