Empire Writes Back
Fansided

New York Giants: 5 Players To Watch vs. Buffalo Bills

By Kenneth Teape

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) stiff arms Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) stiff arms Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
New York Giants: 5 Players To Watch vs. Buffalo Bills
Jun 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Darian Thompson (27) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Darian Thompson

The rookie third-round pick out of Boise State was the favorite for the free safety spot next to Landon Collins. In the first game against the Dolphins, he did nothing to hurt that standing.

Thompson and Collins worked very well together in their first game action playing alongside each other. With Thompson playing centerfield, it allows Collins to play to his strengths in the box as a run stopper. Thompson is a playmaking ballhawk and a solid complement to Collins.

The duo will be facing off with Kirk Cousins and a deep group of pass catchers on the Redskins. Will Thompson and Collins be able to have the same success this week as they did last? This will be something to keep an eye on throughout training camp, and the season.

Teams will undoubtedly try to pick on the inexperienced tandem, as safety was a weak spot for the Giants in 2015. It was only one preseason game, but Thompson has quelled some of those concerns. If he has another strong game, the free safety spot next to Collins should be locked up.

Next: Third Wide Receiver Option

Home/New York Giants