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Jon Beason ready to lead New York Giants defense

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New York Giants veteran middle linebacker Jon Beason says that he is ready to step up and lead the team in defense following the departure of Justin Tuck.

New York Giants middle linebacker Jon Beason has said that he is ready for the challenge of being a leader in the coming NFL season.

The Giants are suffering from a deficit in leadership qualities following the departure of Justin Tuck this off-season, but Beason has signalled that he is more than ready to help take his side forward.

"It's always tough when you lose a guy who's been around for a very long time," said Beason, according to Fox Sports.

"You kind of have to do it by committee. You hope you have a couple young guys who can come in and rotate and fill a void there. But I feel like I know how to create a defense and get everyone on the same page."

The new NFL season gets underway on September 5, as the Green Bay Packers take on the Seattle Seahawks.

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