The New York Giants’ defense is planning for change this upcoming season, with a focus on being faster, more aggressive and violent. New defensive coordinator Shane Bowen wants opposing offenses to struggle against his squad and has a plan for how he wants things to look.
“I’m hoping it’s going to be speed and aggressiveness,” Bowen said, discussing the plans for the defense (via the Giants official website). “Regardless of scheme — everybody’s going to have scheme, we’re going to have plenty of scheme — but I want to make sure our guys are lined up, they know what to do, and they can play fast and aggressive ultimately.”
Bowen continued, noting that he wants to “maximize” his players’ abilities.
“I don’t want to paralyze them before the ball is even snapped by overthinking,” he said. “They’re all here for a reason. God has blessed them with the skill set to be here. I want to make sure we can maximize that skill set and they’re able to maximize that skill set. But hopefully [it will be] fast, aggressive, you’ll see some violence from us and ultimately guys making plays.”
Bowen joined the Giants after six seasons with the Tennessee Titans, where he served as the defensive coordinator since 2021. His defense was No. 1 in red zone scoring allowed (allowing touchdowns on 37.7 percent of drives in the red zone), goal-to-go scoring (42.9 percent ending in touchdowns) and third-down conversion rate in the red zone (23.4).
The Titans allowed the fewest rushing yards in the league at 89.7 yards per game and allowed 3.70 yards per carry, another NFL low. Bowen’s defense allowed the third-fewest rushing touchdowns (33) during his time as a DC and allowed the seventh-fewest touchdowns from scrimmage (106).
Coming into a new program, Bowen wants his players to fully commit to the approach and goals put forth.
“To me, I think it starts with play style, demeanor, what we want to be…
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/giants-defense-will-be-fast-aggressive-and-youll-see-some-violence-from-us-new-dc-shane-bowen-says/
Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-04-15 15:05:07
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
