New York Giants Safeties coach David Merritt likes what he sees from second-year pro Bennett Jackson, but insists there's still open competition in the secondary during training camp.
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The New York Giants are no strangers to finding a fresh core of players to take over in the backend of their defense. Just ask the Giants personnel from 2008.
Kenny Phillips entered training camp as a highly touted rookie who was drafted from the University of Miami in the first-round. It was clear that Phillips' athletic ability was above the rest of the safeties competing for a spot on the team, but other factors led to the first-year player only starting in three games that year.