With players reporting to training camp this week, the Giants.com crew discusses the biggest storylines heading into the season.
John Schmeelk: Which young cornerbacks are going to step up? Aside from James Bradberry, no one knows who the other outside starter is going to be or who will handle the nickel. A team needs a minimum of three starting-caliber cornerbacks, if not more, to account for the inevitable injuries that come during a 16-game football season.
The Giants have a number of players who will compete for snaps at these positions who have a realistic chance of winning starting jobs. Sam Beal was a 2018 third-round supplemental draft pick, but injuries to his shoulder and hamstring have kept him off the field for much of his first two seasons.
Corey Ballentine was a sixth-round pick last year from Division II Washburn, where he played outside. Late in the season, he got playing time at nickel, a position he hadn't played before. He should have an opportunity to compete in both spots in his second season.
Montre Hartage, a 2019 undrafted free agent, played for Patrick Graham in Miami last season, spending time on the practice squad and 53-man roster. His familiarity with what Graham wants from his players in his system may help Hartage in a shortened off-season.
Grant Haley returns for his third season with more experience at nickel than anyone else on the roster. He will try to fight off rookie fourth-round pick Darnay Holmes from UCLA. Holmes played primarily outside in college, but played well inside at the Senior Bowl and has the size and athletic profile to excel there.
The success of the Giants' season will depend on how quickly the young cornerbacks get up to speed and are able to cover in Graham's man-to-man heavy scheme. They will be challenged at every practice by the likes of Darius Slayton, Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard. Their ability to cover in practice could offer hints as to how much the defense can improve.
Additionally, the NFL placed DeAndre Baker on the Commissioner Exempt List. As per the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy, a player who is placed on the Commissioner Exempt List may not practice or attend games, but upon request and with the club's permission may be present at the club's facility on a reasonable basis for meetings, individual workouts, therapy and rehabilitation, and other permitted non-football activities.
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