Rumors are circulating that the New York Giants will most likely retain the services of defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. Since they will stick with head coach Tom Coughlin for at least another season, owner John Mara has given him full authority to do what he wants in regards to his coaching staff.

The Giants defense was one of the major areas of weakness for the team the majority of last season. Coughlin’s beliefs are it had nothing to do with Fewell as he did the best he could do with what he had to work with. Due to the sudden rash of devastating injuries to key defensive players, Fewell is getting the benefit of the doubt in that he’s still the right man for the job.

Injuries can cripple a team and the Giants suffered a lot on the defensive side of the football due to not having their main starters in the lineup.

It should also be noted that the main cornerbacks of the Giants in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Prince Amukamara and Jayron Hosley all were out due to injuries.

If the Giants had been healthy, especially on defense, perhaps they would have had much better results last season. Regardless while we can’t go back in time, truth of the matter is Fewell didn’t win much praise from fans of the organization but those within the franchise believe if he had a healthy defense, things would have been better.

With the 2015 NFL Draft on the minds of many heading into the offseason, the Giants must make sure to add quality depth and instant contributors on defense to give Fewell the players he needs to succeed. Fewell and his defensive schemes did look good to end the season on a high note but he must bring more aggression in 2015 if the Giants are to be successful.

Overall, the latest rumors believe Coughlin will keep his coaching staff in tact for the most part to be together for the 2015 NFL season. Hopefully it’s the right decision to ensure the Giants are contenders in the NFC East once again by bringing back their tough defensive ways back into the mix.