Giants arent giving up on mercurial Deonte Banks yet: Bright future

Joe Schoen started rattling off the names of his draft picks or big-money investments.Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and at least four rookies — Malik Nabers, Tyler Nubin, Theo Johnson and Tyrone Tracy Jr.— all are foundational pieces for the Giants in Schoen’s eyes.

Wan’Dale Robinson and Cor’Dale Flott have carved out important roles, he said.But what about Deonte Banks?Was it a simple oversight by the general manager to not name the 2023 first-round draft pick? After all, Andrew Thomas and Dru Phillips weren’t listed either.Or has Banks’ discouraging second season — marred by two plays on which his effort was questioned by coaches, a third instance when his performance warranted an in-game benching, and an NFL-high six touchdowns allowed in coverage — changed how the Giants view him?“We’re not going to give up on Tae,” Schoen said Tuesday in his annual bye-week state of the team address.“He works hard.

He wants it.And I still believe he has a bright future.”Schoen sounded willing to excuse Banks, 23, for slowing up about 20 yards from the end zone against Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb in Week 4 because it was a “hard play” — even though defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson and Banks himself admitted that he could’ve done more to get a tackle.The more egregious error was avoiding scrambling Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts on the sideline in Week 7.“It’s not just Tae that would like to have some plays back.

There are other people as well,” Schoen said.“But we’re not giving up on Tae.

He’s got the physical traits.He’s shown the ability to match the top receivers on other teams.

And corner is a tough position to play.There are balls that are going to be caught on you.

And he’s been in really good position on some of them.”Yes, in fact, one of Banks’ issues has been ball recognition as throws fit into tight windows against him.Quarterbacks have a 139.7 passer rating on 50 times targeting th...