Where will Terrell Thomas fit in?

by Ed Valentine on May 6, 2008 7:00 AM EDT in New York Giants News

With his well-documented injury history USC's Terrell Thomas was a bit of a controversial pick in the second round by the Giants.

If he's healthy, though, Thomas does bring much-needed youth and athleticism to the cornerback position. He also reportedly brings a willingness to play bump-and-run coverage, something which is much-needed in Steve Spagnuolo's defensive system.

So, where does Thomas fit on the 2008 Giants?

Initially, I don't see Thomas getting on the field much except in dime packages that require a fourth cornerback. He should wind up fighting Kevin Dockery for playing time in that capacity.

My belief, today, is that last year's No. 1 pick, Aaron Ross, will be at one corner. At the other corner, Corey Webster will be given every chance to prove that last season's outstanding post-season work was no fluke. That leaves Sam Madison playing in the slot in nickel packages.

I do think that the arrival of Thomas, the late-season addition of rookie corner Geoffrey Pope and the development of Domenic Hixon as a kick returner could be bad news in the end for veteran RW McQuarters.

Your thoughts?

Terrell Thomas

#28 / Cornerback / USC Trojans

Height: 6-1

Weight: 200

Year: senior

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I think Reese will be making moves

and that McQuarters is a good possibility for inclusion in some kind of a trade package.

by george cronin on May 6, 2008 9:09 AM EDT reply actions

Trade package?

He’s a good candidate to get cut, but nobody is trading for him.

by Ed Valentine on May 6, 2008 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully

He is better than the namesakes that came before him for the Giants

Terrell Buckley and Dave Thomas

If his name was Jeremy or Lincoln, I’d be really worried

I was scratching my head on this pick, I just thought 2nd round was awfully high for a guy who looks like he wants to compete with Moises Alou for co-pays, but I trust the Giants braintrust, hopefully he will be fine

Giants fan from the womb to the tomb

by Jim Schmiedeberg on May 6, 2008 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

CBs

Yeah, I see Ross-Webster as starters and everyone else fighting for the other 2 spots in dime-nickel. This position has clearly gotten better for the Giants pretty quickly.

McQuarters gave us a good couple of years, but I’ll be happy to see him not in the mix anymore. He was very inconsistent in coverage and I’ve never been a fan of his as a returner.

by potroast on May 6, 2008 9:28 AM EDT reply actions

Returner

I think Hixon is going to get a shot at the punt return job. Maybe even Moss, which would give the giants an excuse for keeping him around.

by Ed Valentine on May 6, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree re Hixon. He really knows how ro run and has great speed.

He has potential as a WR as well, if he can learn to run routes and get softer hands.

by george cronin on May 6, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Pot

I hope your exactly right. If Webster can duplicate his post seasons success it will be like a Giant gift. For years the kids I rely on for most of my post draft reports have told me what a ballhawk and all around great corner Webster was for LSU. Before the playoffs I had finally given up on him as a bust. Now if Thomas can be given the time to be properly groomed as Ross was last year ,combined with Websters continued success this could be our best group in years.

We're only gonna score 17 points?

by big blue wrecking crew on May 6, 2008 9:56 AM EDT reply actions