Giants defensive stars thrilled with new scheme that has shades of Wink Martindale
The New York Giants are optimistic about their new defensive coordinator, Dennard Wilson, whose scheme resembles that of former coordinator Wink Martindale. Players like Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns have expressed excitement about the clarity and simplicity of Wilson's approach. The team is looking to build on their previous success, aiming for a strong defensive performance in the upcoming season.
- ▪Kayvon Thibodeaux noted that the new defense is similar to what was used when Wink Martindale was with the team.
- ▪Thibodeaux had a breakout season with 10.5 sacks in 2023 under Martindale's scheme.
- ▪Brian Burns praised Wilson for making defensive strategies clear and straightforward, which should enhance player performance.
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NFL New York Giants Giants defensive stars thrilled with new scheme that has shades of Wink Martindale By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 19, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The branches of John Harbaugh’s coaching tree show that Dennard Wilson worked under Mike Macdonald, who worked under Wink Martindale. But is it too much wishful dot-connecting for Giants fans to ask for a return to a familiar defensive scheme now that Wilson is their new coordinator? Access the Giants like never before Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. tRY IT NOW Apparently not.
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