Could the New York Giants have both a Darius Slayton and a Darius Slay in 2020? Well, if the decision were up to the former, the answer would be yes.
Reports surfaced on Monday that Slay, an impending free agent cornerback, could be seeking upwards of $15 million annually, which sparked a debate in Detroit about whether or not he’s worth bringing back.
Some fans argued on Twitter that $15 million per season is entirely too high, instead suggesting a contract in the range of four years and $32 million.
Slay saw that suggestion and laughed it off, bluntly stating that he would leave Detroit if that were the offer he received.
Immediately upon reading that, Slayton, the Giants’ standout rookie receiver from 2019, chimed in and suggested Slay join him in New York, where they will have some of the most available cap space in the league — Slayton actually said “the most.”
The Giants have a ton of needs going into the new league year and secondary help is certainly among them. However, a highly paid cornerback may not be prudent given their investments in that position in recent years.
The Giants spent a first-round pick on DeAndre Baker in the 2019 NFL Draft and later added Corey Ballentine and Julian Love, who has since converted into a hybrid defensive back. A year prior the Giants also used a third-round supplemental draft pick on Sam Beal.
Slay would certainly help beef up the Giants’ secondary, but with many young talents already in tow and more desperate needs elsewhere, it’s hard to imagine general manager Dave Gettleman dumping $15 million annually on another cornerback.
But hey, kudos to Slayton for getting out there and selling New York.
