McDougle joins Dave Tollefson and veteran Renaldo Wynn as a reserve end behind Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka – who have stepped in, respectively, for Michael Strahan (the future Hall of Famer who retired in June) and Osi Umenyiora (the Pro Bowler who suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Jets on Aug. 18).
“We think that this is going to be a real good investment for us,” Giants coach Tom Coughlin told the team's Web site. “He is a defensive end and he is a pass-rusher and he can fit in a rotation and can be a part of any third down package or second-and-long package that we have. He gives us some flexibility and versatility with a player. We are constantly trying to upgrade.”
“It is great,” McDougle added. “Defending Super Bowl champs - I look good in blue. I feel good to be here, staying in the division, so it’s not really much of a difference as far as guys you are going against. I just feel good to be here, to be wanted, and I am just looking forward to doing some good things on this defense. I like the defensive scheme, it is sort of the same kinds of things that I came from – a lot of movement – and we get after it.”
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