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A new standard has been set by head coach Brian Daboll for the Giants defensive backs.

It is most important for Deonte Banks, who has battled all spring and summer with Cor’Dale Flott for the second starting cornerback spot opposite Paulson Adebo. 

If Banks wants to win that battle, meeting those new expectations is mandatory.

Otherwise, the Giants are ready to give that role to Flott.

A new standard has been set by head coach Brian Daboll for the Giants defensive backs. It is most important for Deonte Banks to meet.{ai:summary}Daboll has set a higher standard for the Giants' defensive backs.Deonte Banks must meet it to hold the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Paulson Adebo; if not, Cor’Dale Flott could win the role. #sports

Deonte Banks must meet Giants’ new standard to win starting cornerback battle

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