And yet Thibodeaux is widely treated as an afterthought in the Giants’ defensive front, a disposable asset who could be traded. He’s even considered an outright bust by some fans. Part of the issue stems from the fact that Thibodeaux has been upfront about pursuing Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record of 22.

The New York Giants' potentially dominant edge rush has been ranked among the NFL's best, but the rest of their roster did not fare as well.

Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux uses his personal performance goals to define the direction he seeks for his career.

The New York Giants' defensive line has dominated headlines throughout training camp. From Brian Burns sharing lofty expectations for the unit to rookie Abdul Carter blowing past blockers on every rep,