Empire Sports Media · Feb 20, 2025
The Giants should drop a bag on 49ers star cornerback
NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals, charvarius ward, new york giantsThe New York Giants are staring at a glaring issue in their secondary, and it’s one they can’t afford to ignore any longer. While they invested a first-round pick in Deonte Banks two years ago, his development hasn’t exactly gone as planned.
Banks’ Sophomore Slump
Banks had a rocky second season, allowing 689 yards in coverage with six touchdowns surrendered. He did manage eight pass breakups, but his confidence wavered, and when a cornerback loses confidence, it usually snowballs into even bigger issues.
