New York Giants news, 11/3 – Sam Beal might never touch the field, Leonard Williams, more

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Nov 18, 2018; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Michael Thomas (31) celebrates a 2nd quarter interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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The New York Giants selected cornerback Sam Beal in the third round of the Supplemental Draft last year. While general manager Dave Gettleman was excited about his potential, Beal hasn’t been able to get on the field in any capacity.

After a predisposed shoulder injury that led to Beal receiving season-ending surgery in 2018, he injured his hamstring this past offseason, spiraling him into a pit of rehabilitation and patience. Beal is now finally on the verge of returning, but head coach Pat Shurmur stated that the corner might not be able to return this week from the injured list. At this point, it’s seeming that Beal might never might it onto a professional football field, considering his bones are made of glass and ligaments of jello.

The Giants could use his talents, despite his inability to remain healthy. He can develop into a quality defensive back, but getting onto the field is step number one.

Leonard Williams is confident in his abilities:

While Williams hasn’t recorded a sack this season, despite playing in every game for the Jets, he’s left his mark in other ways. He has recorded 20 combined tackles and five quarterback hits, but his talents and attributes scream production. His long frame and bustling shoulders pack a punch, and defensive coordinator James Bettcher will be looking to take advantage of his physical tools.

“I think I’m pretty good in all aspects of a defensive lineman,’’ Williams said, per the NY Post. “I have almost everything you want in a defensive lineman — I can stop the run, I can pass rush, I can play nose tackle, three technique, five technique.

Standing him up alongside Dexter Lawrence and B.J. Hill/Dalvin Tomlinson should give the New York Giants plenty of leverage in the trenches on defense. Opposing offenses simply can’t double team all three down defensive lineman and compensate for pass rushers at the same time.

Nonetheless–

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