The New York Giants and Washington Redskins will square off for the second and final time of the season on Sunday at FedEx Field, which provides those of us here at Giants Wire another opportunity to raid their roster.
Leading up to a Week 4 game between the NFC East rivals, we stole wide receiver Terry McLaurin and were more than content with that choice.
However, looking over Washington’s depth chart as of Week 16, there appears to be substantially fewer options than the first time around. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and guard Brandon Scherff are on injured reserve, and rookie edge rusher Montez Sweat is still dealing with some early career hiccups.
Outside of that, there’s right tackle Morgan Moses, but he’s playing on the same level as Mike Remmers and doesn’t represent enough of an upgrade to steal.
Decisions, decisions…
Perhaps it’s an indictment on the Redskins’ roster building, but the options at this stage of the season are extremely limited. But there is one player sitting out there who seems like an ideal fit given the recent release of Janoris Jenkins.
Enter cornerback Quinton Dunbar.
In 11 games this season, Dunbar has recorded 37 tackles, one stuff, eight passes defensed and four interceptions to go along with a Pro Football Focus grade of 87.6 — an elite grade.
Dunbar is among the best cornerbacks in the NFL when it comes to coverage grades, and is also among the top five in passer ratings allowed.
At just 27 years of age, Dunbar has a lot of good football left and if he can continue ascending, will soon establish himself as one of the best all-around cornerbacks in the NFL.
What say you, Giants fans? Would you steal Dunbar or go in a different direction?
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