Today, we’re diving deep into the state of the New York Giants defense as the team looks ahead to the 2025 season with high expectations—and plenty to prove. Host Patricia Traina breaks down exactly where things went off the rails for the Giants defense last year with a look into the metrics and the potential reasons behind the issues.  

Key Defensive Metrics New York Giants Must Improve in 2025  

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00:00 Giants Defense Expectations 2025

03:18 Reasons Behind Giants' Weaknesses

12:25 Defense Improvement & Pass Rush Analysis

14:53 Giants' Defense: Poor Pass Disruption

22:24 Giants Defense Under Scrutiny

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