DE OLIVIER VERNONThe headliner of the Giants' free-agent haul came to the team after recording 29 sacks, 43 tackles for loss and 74 quarterback hits over four seasons in Miami. Now he's primed to take his game to the next level.

CENTER WESTON RICHBURGThe former second-round pick out of Colorado State is entering his third season with a lot of buzz about a potential Pro Bowl campaign. Eli Manning's numbers over the last few years back that up.

SAFETY LANDON COLLINSLeaner and more experienced, Landon Collins has been a "breath of fresh air" this summer in David Merritt's safeties room. He's playing faster than he did last year when he became the first rookie in franchise history to start a 16-game schedule at the position.

CB ELI APPLEThe 10th overall draft pick brings size, talent and physicality to the cornerback position. And coming from a big program, the lights won't be too bright for the rookie.

WR STERLING SHEPARDOdell Beckham Jr. is good at a lot of things, but keeping Shepard a secret is not one of them. Beckham has already launched a Rookie of the Year campaign for him and set his goals at 92 receptions, 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns – one more each than he had in 2014.