After a groin injury suffered by New York Giants corner Eli Apple in the week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, second-stringer B.W. Webb filled in to provide support.
Webb won a reserve job behind Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple on the defense, but his abilities are far less than what is required to stop a No. 2 WR in the NFL. In fact, I might feel more comfortable with the undersized Donte Deayon.
Will Giants’ Donte Deayon get some action this week?
Head coach Pat Shurmur mentioned that Webb is next in line behind Apple if he’s unable to give it a go. Deayon lurks behind Webb, but there’s no question he will get his opportunity to shine against the Houston Texans.
Deayon finished the game against Dallas with a red-zone pass breakup that would have allowed WR Cole Beasley a touchdown.
“I went up for it but I only got one (hand) on it,†Deayon said. “I was hoping I got two because me, I always want to come down with a pick. I don’t want no breakups.â€
The third-year corner earned 17 interceptions with Boise State from 2012-15. It was a primary reason he managed to secure a spot on the Giants’ practice squad and eventually elevate to the 53-man roster. The tiny corner has unparalleled passion and tenacity, and he compensates for his lack of height with a keen sense of vision and positioning.
In the final preseason game against the Patriots, Deayon recorded two interceptions…in one half.
“I pride myself on that, being a guy to go and get the rock,†Deayon said, in accordance with his pass breakup in the end-zone. “That’s why I’m disappointed I didn’t come down with the interception on that — corner of the end zone, Sunday night, Dak Prescott. I need those. That’s just dropping money right there.â€