Giants OLBs coach Mike Dawson is hoping for a “big jump” from sophomore OLB Lorenzo Carter.
A third-round pick out of Georiga last year, Carter notched four sacks in 441 snaps as a rotational pass rusher. With Olivier Vernon gone, the Giants will need Carter to be more than that moving forward, and his position coach thinks he has the ability to step up to the challenge. “He’s got the tools where he’s strong enough, he’s got the athletic ability,” Dawson said. “Now when you don’t have to think about [learning a new defense], it’s just natural where you just kind of react, I think that helps you play a little bit better.” Following a mass talent exodus which started at the end of last season, the Giants’ defense will likely struggle this year.