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Eight is not enough.

Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen agrees with the general sentiment shared by fans who were perplexed that edge rushers Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and rookie Abdul Carter were on the field together for just eight of a possible 70 defensive snaps in Week 1.

“Any time we can get those three on the field, I think it’s beneficial for us in certain situations , right?” Bowen said. “It could be not very beneficial in other situations, just depending on how teams are attacking us at the time.”

In other words, playing all three pass rushers will be easier when the Giants are leading and opponents are for

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