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.
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€
This post was published on 2018-09-20 08:00