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The Giants lost 13-10 to the Vikings in their preseason opener, with a porous run defense dominating headlines, Deonte Banks needing to translate camp success into game impact, and Braxton Berrios delivering a notable special-teams showing.
The New York Giants' sixth OTA session featured strong defensive performances, with notable pass break-ups and an interception by Deonte Banks. The offense had its moments, highlighted by Jalin Hyatt's one-handed touchdown catch. The practice concluded with successful no-huddle drills, including a touchdown by Bryce Ford-Wheaton.
The New York Giants' fifth OTA session featured wide receivers receiving guidance from Steve Smith Sr., Darius Slayton's contract incentives, and Deonte Banks stepping into the No. 1 cornerback role. The team waived injured RB Gary Brightwell and signed DB Elijah Riley. The offensive line's versatility was emphasized, and defensive players like Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari made notable plays. Daniel Jones' performance remains a focal point for the team's success.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is pleased with the performance of rookie cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins III in training camp. Martindale praised Banks for his physicality and resilience, while Hawkins has impressed with his versatility and ability to cover speedy wideouts. Both rookies have shown promise and are exciting to watch according to Martindale.
The New York Giants held a light workout on the first day of rookie mini-camp, with most of the 2023 draft class doing very little. The Giants have not put too much on the player’s plates for the two days of practice. There are 73 players participating in the mini-camp, including draft picks, undrafted free agents, veteran tryout players, rookie tryout players, and returning Giants. The Giants coach, Brian Daboll, has limited what they put in the first couple of days to help the players feel comfortable and play fast. Rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has moved past pre-draft criticism of his route running.
The New York Giants' 2023 NFL Draft has received high praise from many, including BBV writers who gave the team an A- or higher. General Manager Joe Schoen's willingness to move back and use extra draft assets to target players has been noted. The Giants' first three picks, Deonte Banks, John Michael Schmitz, and Jalin Hyatt, have drawn almost universal praise. The team's post-draft depth chart and undrafted free agent tracker have also been released. Additionally, there is speculation that the Giants could play the Eagles in the first-ever Friday afternoon game after Thanksgiving for Amazon.
The New York Giants attempted to trade up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select wide receiver Zay Flowers, but were unable to do so. Flowers was eventually selected by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 22. The Giants instead selected Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks with the No. 24 overall pick. The Giants did select Tennessee wideout Jalin Hyatt in the third round at No. 73 overall.
Buffalo Bills' GM Brandon Beane confirmed that he tried to trade up to the New York Giants' pick No. 25 to take tight end Dalton Kincaid. However, what if the Giants had traded back two spots to pick No. 27 instead? The article explores the possible scenarios and players that could have been selected. Ultimately, the Giants traded up to secure their preferred player, Deonte Banks, and it remains to be seen whether the move was worth giving up extra draft capital.
New York Giants' general manager Joe Schoen made four trades during the NFL Draft, including moving up one spot in the first round to select Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks. The Giants were reportedly pursuing Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers, but he was drafted by the Ravens. Schoen said he had no regrets about the trades, but rival executives were surprised the Giants gave up two Day 3 picks to move up one spot. The Giants have roughly $575,000 in salary cap space and will need to create more before signing their draft class.
The Las Vegas Raiders attempted to trade back into the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select an impact defender, including Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith and Maryland corner Deonte Banks. However, they ultimately decided to wait it out and ended up selecting arguably the best tight end in the class, Michael Mayer, in a small trade up in Round 2.
The New York Giants' 2023 NFL Draft class received high grades from Big Blue View writers, with many praising GM Joe Schoen's aggressiveness in securing value at positions of need. The Giants received three players who were rumored to be their selection at pick No. 25, including Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, and Minnesota center John Michael Schmitz. While some writers wished the Giants had added more depth at certain positions, overall, the draft was seen as a success with a focus on high-floor prospects and difference-making players.
The New York Giants had a plan going into the 2023 NFL Draft and executed it well, filling key needs with talented players. They traded up to select Deonte Banks, a press-man cornerback, in the first round, followed by John Michael Schmitz, a tough and dependable center, in the second round. In the third round, they added speedster Jalin Hyatt, a wide receiver who can stretch the field. The Giants have yet to make their picks in rounds 5-7.
The New York Giants received widespread praise for their selection of Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks in the 2023 NFL Draft, with experts giving the pick an average grade of A-. Banks is seen as a good fit for the Giants' defense and a long-term answer at corner. While concerns about his health remain, the Giants' strength and conditioning staff has shown confidence in their ability to keep him healthy. The Giants will look to sustain their success in the upcoming rounds of the draft.
The New York Giants traded up one spot to select Deonte Banks, the third-best cornerback in the 2023 NFL Draft, after missing out on their top four wide receiver targets. Darryl Slater gave the pick an A-minus, praising the Giants for addressing their need at cornerback, while Bob Brookover gave it a B-plus, questioning whether the trade-up was necessary. Banks is expected to be a year one starter for the Giants.
The New York Giants traded a fifth- and seventh-round draft pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars to select Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks in Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Banks, who had impressive scores at the NFL Combine, is a good fit for the Giants' defense and should start opposite Adoree' Jackson. The Giants' pre-draft visits suggest they may favor players who had visits, and there are plenty of other exposures during the pre-draft process.