New York Giants: Looking ahead to the 2017 NYPD version; Landon Collins and friends

John Romano • 02/21/2017

New York Giants: Week 17 should be treated as a rookie showcase 1 — Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) reacts with cornerback Eli Apple (24) after his interception during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman (16) attempts to make a catch while being defended by New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Saints 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Cornerback: Janoris Jenkins

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One of the Giants big three signings in the offseason, Janoris Jenkins stepped in right away and proved he was worth the massive deal.[sc name=”The NFL Battle Zone” ]

While some at the time of this deal had some doubts, the North Alabama alum went to work and quickly washed those doubts away.

The cornerback dubbed Jackrabbit made receivers disappear throughout the season. To do his part in the defensive turnover, he quietly had three interceptions and 18 passes defended.

These numbers did not go by unnoticed by the rest of the league. On a stacked New York Giants defense, the corner was a Pro Bowler and a second team AP All-Pro.

Considering the fact that his big deal still has four more years remaining, there is no doubt he will once again be Big Blue’s number one cornerback. Hopefully, he will be able to repeat his 2016 success.

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