Matthew Mosley asks: Given that the Giants are moving Neal to guard, it got me curious about other players on the roster and potentially some versatility. What are your thoughts on trying a player like Tre Hawkins at safety. Could it work? His athleticism is off the charts and its clear his path to success as a corner in this league is limited.
Giants need depth at that position and he’s been around the system for a few years.
Ed says: Matthew, I can’t rule that out as a possibility. I think, though, that the Giants are probably not ready to give up on Hawkins as a cornerback. Teams always need as many capable players at that spot as they can accumulate.
Players who transition from cornerback to safety are usually older, experienced veterans who no longer have the athleticism to pla