Speed is tantalizing, but sometimes experience is better.
Giants rookie Darius Slayton returned kickoffs for the first time in his career, including college, last week against the Cardinals. With Corey Ballentine (concussion) sidelined, the Giants turned to their fastest man.
Slayton, who has been a pleasant surprise as a wide receiver, averaged 21.8 yards on four returns but made a questionable decision to take the ball out of the end zone from a yard deep with 2:09 remaining in the game. He was tackled seven seconds later at the 12-yard line.
The Giants trailed by 27-21 (final score, too) and Slayton’s decision might have cost the Giants one offensive play, in addition to field position.