Giants CB DeAndre Baker focuses on challenging receivers

DeAndre Baker insists his confidence has not been lacking, even if his coverage has been.

The Giants’ rookie cornerback has taken his licks through the first two games of the season and is allowing opposing quarterbacks to record a perfect 158.3 passer rating when they throw his way, according to Pro Football Focus.

“I think as the game [against the Bills] went on, you saw him probably challenge people more,” defensive coordinator James Bettcher said Thursday. “I think that’s what he does best. He has to just believe in what he does best and go do it. At the same time, position coaches in the room, myself as the coordinator, we have to challenge him to go do the things that he does best as…