New Ralph Vacchiano NYDN article on Terrell Thomas

you think he's just going to stay static as a player? He was already playing alot better when he got on the field in the playoffs and he'll continue to improve. There is a reason we were so excited to draft him. Even if TT comes back, I'd wager Prince beats him out.

But he didn't play until the second half of the season and got benched. Didn't play all that much in the postseason either. He was targeted by opposing teams' offenses when he was on the field. He might improve next year. But I don't think it will be to the level of an NFL starter for 16 games.

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got hurt in the Falcons game and they couldn't exploit him. Then he got on the field against Green Bay and they couldn't exploit him. He got benched earlier in the year. Much like Webster did in 07. With a full offseason and training camp, I believe you'll see why the Giants like him so much.

which was Week 10, I believe. He played a few games and eventually got benched. They eventually played him again in the postseason. Part of it being they were thin on WRs and teams like Atlanta and GB have alot of weapons and were trying to spread our defense out. He wasn't as bad in the postseason, but he wasn't particularly good either. Of course, my expectations were low to begin with due to his injury and him missing training camp.

I think it would be impossible for him to be better next year, because he wasn't very good last season. So, I suppose I do expect him to be better next year. I just don't know if it will be at the performance level of a #2 CB. If he is our #2 CB next season, he is going to get alot of the "big boy" WRs to cover. It's not impossible for him to improve to that level in one season, but I don't know that I would count on it, either.

in a normal offseason last year he would have been a lot better and possibly beat out Ross. This year he gets that offseason, plus he gets to build off his experience last year.

And in that postseason, Atlanta and Green Bay knew where he was he played well. No reason to panic at all.

Just would be shocked if Prince makes the jump to being a starting CB next season. That would be quite the jump based on how he played last season. It could happen, and I would still be surprised.

If Thomas walks so be it. The Giants will be fine.

it was a bad draft pick and he's a disappointment compared to what the expectations are. He was legitimately the second best and arguably the best CB in college before he came out

from a good general manager.

He can go chase the money like Steve Smith did.

Same sounding speak at this point in the negotiations, and then just that quick he ended up signing the deal. If the Giants want him back I would be surprised if it doesn't work itself out.

is tougher. It's more likely that a GM pay more than Reese is comfortable with for a CB than a RB just because those positions are harder to fill well than RB.

They can do it again.

I would rather that he return to the Giants, but I understand that it's all about the money. If some other team wants to roll the dice, then go for it.

think Prince will be ready to start next season. As Dave in MD said, he played really well against the Falcons and Packers, who have a very good and a phenomenal passing offense.

Remember that he had no OTAs, and then missed all of training camp and most of the regular season with a broken foot. Given all that, I thought his performance was remarkable.

is the type of ballpark figure I thought T2 would be aiming for, $5M+ per on average, and that doesn't bode well for a return to NYG.

There are 59 other CBs on the open market this year. I'm sure we can find one or two capable enough at our price. Add another rookie drafted relatively high (first three rounds) who will have the benefit of a full offseason and we should be in good shape.