Tre Herndon shakes up the CB depth chart a bit. I expect Flott still gets the first shot at CB2 but that the other Tre's are there for next crack. Beyond that Holmes and McCloud create an interesting situation. McCloud has a pretty big contract ($3M) for a backup and a special teamer, but he's also been the 6th Db in dime. Holmes lost his slot role but they have been using him outside after bringing him back on a minimum deal. McCloud saw some early first team slot reps during OTAs, but Phillips is the expected starter. I think we can officially write-off Aaron Robinson.
Start:
- Deonte Banks
- Cor'Dale Flott
- Andru Phillips
Depth:
- Tre Herndon: ideal depth at 28YO with over 3000 career snaps both inside and in the slot.
- Tre Hawkins: the Giants got ahead of themselves naming him the week 1 starter last year, but there is some raw talent for the year 2 player.
- Nick McCloud: the Swiss-army knife player has taken reps outside, in the slot, at safety, and even linebacker.
Compete:
- Darnay Holmes: he lost the staring slot job to Flott last year but he's back at camp and they have him working outside.
- Aaron Robinson: reports are he's alive.
- David Long Jr.: veteran who has played outside, a bit of an unknown.
Other:
- Alex Johnson (UDFA): the Giants gave him decent UDFA money so he has a good practice squad chance but until we know more it seems like he is outside looking in.
- Kaleb Hayes: athletic prospect from last year's practice squad.
- David Long Jr.: other other free agent who could be a good veteran practise squad guy.
- Stantley Thomas-Oliver: special teams guy before the Giants
They've run this in a couple of open OTAs:
Art Stapleton
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An interesting coverage sub-package for #NYGiants this spring is DB heavy with Bobby Okereke and Nick McCloud at ILB with Banks and Flott on the outside, Pinnock and Belton at safety and Dru Phillips in the slot.
That would give Shane Bowen flexibility up front - new "NASCAR"?
Completely different backend schemes mean guys have a new lease on life, and Holmes may be one of those guys.
In other words, it's time for the guys they have drafted to step up to the plate.
In other words, it's time for the guys they have drafted to step up to the plate.
Complete unknown still, Simmmons has been sidelined.
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That's why I suspect they will label Simmons as a S because he will play both spots depending on the situation.
Complete unknown still, Simmmons has been sidelined.
Note where Simmons was lining up here however...
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