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New York Giants Midseason Grades By Position

By Kenneth Teape

Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A flyover following the national anthem before a game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A flyover following the national anthem before a game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants Midseason Grades By Position
Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) tries to catch a pass between New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) and safety Andrew Adams (33) in the second quarter that fell incomplete at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Cornerbacks: A

The Giants put a premium on this position in the offseason. They handed a big money deal to Janoris Jenkins, pairing him with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. They selected Eli Apple with the 10th overall pick, giving the Giants an extremely talented trio of cornerbacks.

This has proven to be a good plan. The Giants struggled to slow anyone down last season but this season they are difficult to throw on. Jenkins is a legitimate No.1 and usually takes on opposing team’s No.1 receivers. He has earned his big contract thus far with 30 tackles, two for loss, with two interceptions and 10 passes defended.

Rodgers-Cromartie gives the Giants an excellent No.2 on the outside. He has shifted inside at times and performed well there as well. He also has two interceptions on the season as the Giants have two players that can be regarded as No.1 corners.

Apple has struggled at times in his rookie season but the Giants can afford to bring him along slowly with the other players they have. We have already seen that if injuries occur bad things follow. Tevin Wade has struggled whenever pressed into more playing time and Leon Hall has been hit or miss as a slot corner and extra safety.

On the season the Giants rank fifth in opponent’s completion percentage, fifth in yards per attempt, and fourth in opponent’s quarterback rating. They have allowed only seven passing touchdowns compared to eight interceptions caused as well.

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