It was the kind of play a rookie cornerback and late-round draft pick dreams of making in training camp.
Stepping in front of a pass down the field, catching it cleanly for an interception, and returning it for a touchdown. Impressing coaches and teammates. Announcing a presence. Making a name of one’s self out of relative obscurity.
Under different circumstances, that would have been the case for Corey Ballentine in Saturday’s workout with the Giants. It would have been an opportunity for the small-school kid to open some eyes and gain some recognition.
Only, everyone already knows about Ballentine.