The Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to again resemble the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago.
In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group heading into the 2024 season. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the cornerback group…
Projected depth chart
Starters: Deonte Banks, Cordale Flott, Dru Phillips (slot)
Key Backups: Darnay Holmes, Nick McCloud, Tre Hawkins, Aaron Robinson
Key additions/losses: Adoree’ Jackson currently a free agent, drafted Phillips in second round, re-signed Holmes.
Top Performer in 2023: Banks, with two interceptions, 11 pass break-ups
What Giants’ corners have going for them
With veteran Adoree’ Jackson no longer on the roster, the Giants cornerback group has a new leader of the bunch in Banks. That may sound like a lot of pressure for the second-year pro, but Banks proved as a rookie that he is more than ready for the NFL spotlight.
The Giants took Banks with the 24th overall pick last year, and he had a strong rookie campaign with two interceptions, 11 pass break-ups and two tackles for loss, starting in 15 games. Banks has all the tools that teams look for in a corner, including physicality and quick-twitch movement skills, and he certainly seems to have the mindset to be a shutdown corner.
Banks just turned 23 in March, and while he may not have the league-wide recognition that he deserves, the 2024 season could see Banks turn into a star.
Key concern for 2024: Can Flott play outside?
While Banks has one of the outside corner spots locked down, the other side of the field may be up for grabs. The leader in the clubhouse appears to be Flott, a third-round pick in 2022 who has played well during his two seasons with Big Blue.
The big issue with Flott, though, is that he has played primarily in the slot with the Giants. Now with rookie draft pick Dru Phillips likely to slide inside as a potential starter at nickel, Flott will likely be a starter on the outside. McCloud…
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Author : SNY
Publish date : 2024-06-07 16:01:43
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