Giants' Deonte Banks Fails to Seize Opportunity in Training Camp

During a recent Giants practice, cornerback Deonte Banks, a 2023 first-round pick, had a disappointing performance. Banks was covering an undrafted free agent receiver when he failed to locate the ball in the air, leading to a pass interference penalty. This incident highlighted the challenges Banks has faced since his rookie season. After showing promise in 2022 under defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Banks struggled last year under the new defensive scheme implemented by Shane Bowen. Banks acknowledged a "sophomore slump" and said he is focused on "finishing plays" and becoming a "better player." Now, Banks finds himself in a competition with Cor'dale Flott for the second cornerback spot, with Paulson Adebo and Dru Phillips also vying for key roles in the Giants' secondary. Head coach Brian Daboll emphasized the need for all players to earn their playing time, putting pressure on Banks to step up and solidify his position on the team. As the Giants prepare for the upcoming training camp and preseason games, the uncertainty surrounding their secondary remains a concern. Banks, a former first-round pick, will need to demonstrate significant improvement to secure his starting job and help stabilize the Giants' defensive backfield.