It is expected that the New York Giants will be sellers ahead of the October 29 trade deadline, especially if they fall to the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. At 2-5 on the season, Big Blue has failed to make the impact some expected them to make, but with a rookie quarterback at the helm and a patchwork defense, their chances of success weren’t astronomically high.
Realistically, at 2-5 on the season, this seems like a fair record for the Giants, who have had one of the league’s worst defenses and have struggled immensely in recent weeks. Jones is now 2-3 in his career but has shown improvement and the ability to be a quality passer in the NFL. However, an upward trend doesn’t guarantee a roster spot, and cornerback Janoris Jenkins could see his fate flash before his eyes next week.
Why the New York Giants would trade Janoris Jenkins:
With Jenkins set to earn $14.75 million next season on the final year of his contract, the Giants are likely in a position to trade him for draft capital. Players have been costly this deadline period. An example would be wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who was sent to the New England Patriots for a second-round pick.
Jenkins still has plenty of value to offer, despite being torched for 190 yards and three scores against Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout, Mike Evans, in week three.
A contending team with a deficiency at the position would benefit significantly by adding the veteran corner, as he’s more than capable of playing at a high level — poor locker room stability and team development has hurt Jenkins’ confidence in the past, causing him to be inconsistent. On a good team with a winning mentality, he could resort back to star-form, which is why he holds so much value.
Ultimately, the Giants will likely trade Jenkins soon after Sunday’s game if they lose, but if they emerge victoriously, they may hold onto him for one more season. It’s never a bad idea to have a No. 1 corner on the roster, and rookie DeAndre Baker is not prepared to take on that kind of work-load.