12 thoughts from the 2018 New York Giants season
By Curt Macysyn
No. 4 – Cornerback play can improve
Clearly, it has not been veteran Janoris Jenkins best effort, and his 67.1 PFF grade bears that reality out. According to Spotrac, Jenkins has two more seasons on his deal at $14.75 million per season. That’s pricey, but what’s the alternative at the position? In terms of production, clearly, B.W. Webb needs to be replaced, as he’s the 87th rated cornerback. The G-Men hope for a successful return for supplemental draft pick Sam Beal, and he will be counted upon to be a start in 2019. In addition, rookie free agent Grant Haley (69.4 PFF grade) has earned a spot in the conversation, and the play would be to bring back Jenkins for next season. You can’t have too much depth at this position, but at least the cupboard isn’t bare. General manager Gettleman made the correct decision to trade former first-round draft pick Eli Apple to the New Orleans Saints. And this could be an area that improves by leaps and bounds without seeing too much turnover.