Giants bring in a Plan B for struggling rookie return man

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Jawill DavisJawill Davis appears in line for another shot at jump-starting the Giants’ ailing return game, but the next candidate is approaching the on-deck circle.

Davis, an undrafted rookie receiver from Bethune-Cookman, became the third Giants players in four weeks to handle kickoffs, averaging 20 yards on three returns in his NFL debut against the Saints. Though the Giants brought in competition by signing rookie return specialist Quadree Henderson to the practice squad this week, specials teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey seems intent on giving Davis another opportunity.

“He has to. You’re not going to learn by sitting on the bench,” McGaughey said. “You’ve got to play, and…