There’s finally a little less pressure on Adoree’ Jackson.
Last year, the New York Giants’ roster had little to offer at cornerback besides Jackson. A rotating cast of players lined up next to him on the outside due to injuries, and when Jackson missed six games after spraining his knee on a punt return, the team was left scrambling.
This time, first-round pick Deonte Banks is expected to be the Giants’ No. 2 cornerback. That means Jackson, a six-year veteran, will need to help get Banks up to speed.
“I’m excited. I think about when I was in Tennessee, and I had Logan Ryan being able to help me and mentor me.