Back-up Marcus Buckley has never developed as hoped. He's a journeyman who continues to survive roster cuts because of the lack of depth on the strongside. Ben Talley, a 1995 4th draft choice who the Giants had high hopes for, suffered a very severe knee injury in camp last year and it is not known at this time if he will ever fully recover. Randolph and Hamilton are so good they would start for many teams. Safety becomes more of a need with the waiving of starting SS Jesse Campbell.
Depth becomes a concern.
Rodney Young is talented player who hasn't shown much since being drafted by the Giants 1995. With more playing time, he could develop into a good player. Maurice Douglass is an unrestricted free agent and it is not known whether the Giants want him back or not. The Giants did sign SS Picasso Nelson and FS Brandon Sanders. Both are big hitters who need to improve in coverage.