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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks hit a wall in his second season. His rookie season was solid, as he appeared in 15 games and recorded 64 tackles (53 solo), 11 passes defensed, and two interceptions.
Last season, Banks appeared in 13 games and recorded 52 tackles (39 solo) and 12 passes defensed, but his lack of effort on the field was visible. People began to question whether he would live up to his first-round draft pick status or not.
When the Giants reported for voluntary workouts earlier this year, when they held organized team activities (OTAs), and now at training camp, Banks appears to be a different player.
Dru Phillips and Dexter Lawrence have both talked about how his approach to this season is different than before, how Banks seems more dialed in and willing to put in the work. He's asking questions, and he's leaning on Paulson Adebo's mentorship to help him reach the next level.
Banks addressed the media after practice on Tuesday, and he was asked what he's learned from Adebo.
"He just teaches me a lot, such as we talk about finishing plays a lot. What (Washington Commanders cornerback) Marshon (Lattimore) taught him, he kind of teaches me the same thing," Banks replied.
Finishing plays has been a problem for Banks, but it's clear he knows that and wants to get better.
Right now, that means leaning on the experience and advice of veteran cornerback Adebo, who learned a lot of what he knows from Lattimore, who is entering his ninth season in the league and is an excellent cornerback. Banks' number one goal is to earn the starting cornerback position opposite Adebo. Cor'Dale Flott is vying for that spot as well, which Banks embraces.
When he was asked to evaluate the difference between his rookie year and second season, Banks said he viewed last season as "a sophomore slump," and that he calls it a slump due to "finishing plays," although he tries not to think too much about last season.
Banks' current focus is on getting better, plain and simple.
"Just getting better at finishing plays and being a better me," he said.
A man of few words, the biggest takeaway from today is that Banks is focused on being himself and getting better every day. He knows he's fighting for a starting spot, and that is driving him to continue to improve, especially when it comes to finishing plays.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Deonte Banks learning lessons passed down from Marshon Lattimore
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Last season, Banks appeared in 13 games and recorded 52 tackles (39 solo) and 12 passes defensed, but his lack of effort on the field was visible. People began to question whether he would live up to his first-round draft pick status or not.
When the Giants reported for voluntary workouts earlier this year, when they held organized team activities (OTAs), and now at training camp, Banks appears to be a different player.
Dru Phillips and Dexter Lawrence have both talked about how his approach to this season is different than before, how Banks seems more dialed in and willing to put in the work. He's asking questions, and he's leaning on Paulson Adebo's mentorship to help him reach the next level.
Banks addressed the media after practice on Tuesday, and he was asked what he's learned from Adebo.
"He just teaches me a lot, such as we talk about finishing plays a lot. What (Washington Commanders cornerback) Marshon (Lattimore) taught him, he kind of teaches me the same thing," Banks replied.
Finishing plays has been a problem for Banks, but it's clear he knows that and wants to get better.
Right now, that means leaning on the experience and advice of veteran cornerback Adebo, who learned a lot of what he knows from Lattimore, who is entering his ninth season in the league and is an excellent cornerback. Banks' number one goal is to earn the starting cornerback position opposite Adebo. Cor'Dale Flott is vying for that spot as well, which Banks embraces.
When he was asked to evaluate the difference between his rookie year and second season, Banks said he viewed last season as "a sophomore slump," and that he calls it a slump due to "finishing plays," although he tries not to think too much about last season.
Banks' current focus is on getting better, plain and simple.
"Just getting better at finishing plays and being a better me," he said.
A man of few words, the biggest takeaway from today is that Banks is focused on being himself and getting better every day. He knows he's fighting for a starting spot, and that is driving him to continue to improve, especially when it comes to finishing plays.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Deonte Banks learning lessons passed down from Marshon Lattimore
Continue reading...