John Schmeelk and Lance Medow chat with University of Maryland head coach, Mike Locksley, regarding the skillset of Deonte Banks, what makes him a great locker room presence, and his mindset going up against top receivers. Presented by PSEG.
00:00 - Deonte Banks’ skillset
4:56 - Banks’ development
10:29 - Excelling in 1v1 coverage
14:03 - Banks off the field
17:27 - Transitioning to the NFL
University of Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley on Deonte Banks | New York Giants - (
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He seems like a quality young man, making sure he finishes up getting his degree too. I would say "Deandre Baker" he is not!!
Very much so on both accounts.
Look forward to see if he can handle the adversity and start displaying by the end of the season that he is developing into the role that Schoen/Wink have him marked for, our #1 CB.
But then I recall rookie CBs success - like the 2 rookies the Seahawks took last season
I love it..
Yup. Also liked the part where coach says most guys wait until they get to the NFL before they really focus on good habits like their sleep and nutrition, but Banks has since he was a starter as a freshman
But then I recall rookie CBs success - like the 2 rookies the Seahawks took last season
Good coaching, which we can confidently say he will receive, goes a long way
Yeah, that was great - thanks for posting. 3 takeaways (among others):
Banks is going to be good.
The Maryland coach is an impressive guy.
Daboll has many friends in the coaching community.
Seems like there are always receptions in games where the DB sees the receiver try to catch the ball and does not turn his head, and if the CB turned his head around he could make a much better play on the ball. It's maddening to watch, I know it's not that simple of a fix.