The offseason season review/preview series continues with everybodies favorite topic of debate, Sam Girard. Girard is always a magnet for criticism, but how much of that is actually true? What are the positives to Sam Girard's game that can be expected to carry into next season? Is a player like Girard actually needed on this defense? How much value does his contract hold?

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