Four players the Giants protected on their Practice Squad

I definitely understand QB Cooper Rush.

And maybe I understand OL Chad Slade and CB Ryan Lewis. .

But I'm confused about WR Johnny Holton,

1) The Giants anticipate promoting him soon, either with the first WR/ST injury or even as soon as veteran salaries aren’t guaranteed.
2) They think he could step in faster than any of the 427 rookie WRs on the practice squad.
3) He’s a known quantity around the League, and would likely get a call as soon as somebody loses a gunner.
4) Although he’s nothing special, the COVID protocol extends the timeline for integrating a replacement.

to protect Ryan Lewis from going to his ninth team. He might get a complex. He has great speed and little else.

In comment 14966227 Big Blue Blogger said:

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1) The Giants anticipate promoting him soon, either with the first WR/ST injury or even as soon as veteran salaries aren’t guaranteed. 2) They think he could step in faster than any of the 427 rookie WRs on the practice squad. 3) He’s a known quantity around the League, and would likely get a call as soon as somebody loses a gunner. 4) Although he’s nothing special, the COVID protocol extends the timeline for integrating a replacement.

Interesting... thanks Big Blue Blogger!

In comment 14966222 M.S. said:

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I definitely understand QB Cooper Rush. And maybe I understand OL Chad Slade and CB Ryan Lewis. . But I'm confused about WR Johnny Holton,

I understand both Rush and Slade but the other two surprised me.

and Louis Riddick is his cousin. His dad also played in the NFL.

Of everyone on the PS right now he's the most interesting prospect for a lot of reasons. He plays a position of need, he started for Graham last year, has size/speed (4.37) and he not only spent time with Graham in Miami last year but also with NE's PS in 2017 and the 2018 offseason/preseason (he even won some award there called "patriot of the year" which appears to be based on practice effort).

Would imagine there's at least an Antonio Hamilton ST role to be won by either Lewis or Williams (and it's not inconceivable either one could also rise above Balentine/Yiadom).
Why Ryan Lewis is ready to follow family's NFL footsteps - ( New Window )

In comment 14968064 Eric on Li said:

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and Louis Riddick is his cousin. His dad also played in the NFL. Of everyone on the PS right now he's the most interesting prospect for a lot of reasons. He plays a position of need, he started for Graham last year, has size/speed (4.37) and he not only spent time with Graham in Miami last year but also with NE's PS in 2017 and the 2018 offseason/preseason (he even won some award there called "patriot of the year" which appears to be based on practice effort). Would imagine there's at least an Antonio Hamilton ST role to be won by either Lewis or Williams (and it's not inconceivable either one could also rise above Balentine/Yiadom). Why Ryan Lewis is ready to follow family's NFL footsteps - ( New Window )

EXCELLENT comments and observations Eric. I agree....he may surpass Ballantine in no time.