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New York Giants: Six Players Named To NFL All-Pro Teams

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) takes the field for action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 24-19. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

The New York Giants have more than just one sensational cornerback. Janoris Jenkins may receive more praise and headlines, but Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has quietly played at an almost equal level.

The Giants were one of the best teams in the NFL at defending the pass, with both Jenkins and Rodgers-Cromartie anchoring that success.

Rodgers-Cromartie was dominant against No. 1 and No. 2 wide receivers. Pro Football Focus graded him as the second-best cornerback in the NFL, trailing just Denver Broncos superstar Chris Harris in that regard.

Jenkins deserves every ounce of praise he’s received, but Rodgers-Cromartie has become one of the most underrated players in the NFL.

Rodgers-Cromartie recorded 49 tackles, six interceptions, 1.0 sack, a forced fumble, and 21 passes defended in 2016. He tied for No. 2 in the NFL in interceptions, yet was snubbed from what should have been his third career Pro Bowl appearance.

Fortunately, Rodgers-Cromartie was honored with his first career All-Pro nod and will have a chance to silence his critics in the playoffs.

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Best of luck in the playoffs to Rodgers-Cromartie and the Giants. The success achieved was entirely deserved.

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