One could easily argue that the most difficult position to play as a rookie is cornerback. The NFL airs it out more than ever before and new rules have restricted the manner in which players can defend the pass.
Though he’s endured his fair share of struggles, New York Giants rookie Eli Apple is beginning to show intriguing signs of progress.
Apple played a career-high 73 snaps during the Giants’ 24-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star stepped up with five tackles, a stuff against the run, a fumble recovery, and his first career interception.