Deandre Baker is showing legitimate signs of improvement

Prior to Sunday’s win over Miami, DeAndre Baker was averaging just over three tackles (2.5 solo) and less than a half a pass defended per game. On Sunday, Baker recorded six tackles (five solo) and two passes defended.

But it’s not just his stats that show improvement. His route reading and ability to shield his receiver in press coverage, preventing the quarterback from considering his mark as an option is also improving.

The Giants traded up to get Baker and it was beginning to look like that might have been a mistake, but now it looks like he just needed a little more time to adjust to NFL speed and game style. His improvement a bright spot on an otherwise mediocre secondary.

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