Dave Gettleman was at a public relations disadvantage when the Giants general manager was under siege from fans and pundits for some questionable roster decisions earlier this offseason.



“It’s not my responsibility to tell you guys what I’m doing,” Gettleman said in March after trading Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon, and letting Landon Collins walk in free agency. “Trust me, we’ve got a plan. Over time, you’ve got to be patient. Everybody wants answers now in this instant-gratification society. Over time, you’ll see it. You’ve got to trust it.”



Gettleman couldn’t reveal the full extent of his plan at the time for competitive reasons with the draft five weeks away. But with the dust now settled on the second offseason of his rebuilding effort, Gettleman’s blueprint has come into focus for others to evaluate.



“As I think most objective people would, I have kind of a mixed...