5 players who Giants need to be great in 2020

4. Leonard Williams, DL

The New York Jets were essentially waving the white flag on Leonard Williams. After his sixth overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, he played about four and a half years with the Jets.

As his contract neared an end, team general manager Joe Douglas and the front office decided they would look to trade the defensive lineman as it appeared they did not want to sign him long-term.

In what looked to be almost a giveaway trade scenario, Gettleman shocked many when he sent two draft picks, including a 2020 third-round selection, to the Jets for Williams.

Williams played eight games after he moved to the Giants, gathering 0.5 sacks in that time.

During his NFL career, Williams has been a tough player to evaluate. When you look at his rankings on websites such as Pro Football Focus, he has rated well his entire career. In 2016, he had his highest rating of 81.4 when he made the Pro Bowl. Last year was his lowest graded season at 70.6.

However, when you watch the film, Williams does not make, and finish, enough plays. He has never tallied more than seven sacks in a season, and he has bounced around the defensive line searching for his true fit.

Now, the Giants need Williams to find that potential. Without much pass rush help, or a number-one edge rusher, he could help solve a lot of issues on the defense if he can create chaos.

Williams signed the franchise tag this offseason, which could carry either a total amount of $17.8 million if he is classified a defensive end. If he is classified a defensive tackle, he would make $16.1 million.

For that price, and for what Gettleman gave up getting him, Williams needs to be great this year. If not, this would be a failed experiment that wasted assets.