
Adoree’ Jackson holds key to Giants’ cornerback fate
NY Post
Leading into the July 27 opening of Giants training camp, The Post will analyze 11 position groups based on personnel, strengths, weaknesses and key depth chart battles. Today’s look-in: Cornerbacks.
This was a big problem in 2020, as the lack of a capable and consistent starter opposite James Bradberry caused season-long headaches for defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. You can cover up weaknesses only so long before they bubble to the surface. Graham was unable to play as much man coverage as he prefers to use because he did not trust enough of his players at this spot, and Graham also could not utilize pressure up front as often as he wanted to because he was wary of how long his corners could hold up back there.More Related News

The preferred path to follow remains in place: Select a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the draft. That is what the Giants hope will happen. When it comes to identifying and securing a franchise-saving player, though, hope is not a good thing, maybe the worst of things — with apologies to Andy Dufresne.