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Why Giants fans should still be excited about DeAndre Baker

The NY Giants secondary is an area of the team that needs to be addressed this offseason. The Giants secondary allowed a 101.4 passer rating against in 2019. The biggest scapegoat for the team’s struggle against the pass has been DeAndre Baker.

Why should NY Giants fans still be excited about DeAndre Baker? According to Pro Football Focus, Baker was actually one of the NFL’s highest-rated cornerbacks during the final six weeks of the season.

During that stretch, his 48.5 completion percentage allowed was better than All-Pro cornerbacks Stephen Gilmore and Tre’Davious White.