The New York Giants swept the Washington Commanders last season. The Giants weren’t much better than the Commanders, but Washington was the NFL’s second-worst team, behind only the Carolina Panthers.
Something the two division rivals had in common in 2023 is that they each used a first-round pick on a cornerback. Washington chose Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 overall, while New York selected Deonte Banks at No. 23.
Forbes, much like the rest of the team, struggled last season. Banks had a solid rookie season.
After the Giants defeated the Commanders for the second time last season, Banks went on social media in an NSFW rant regarding the Commanders. He even took a shot at Washington star receiver Terry McLaurin.
“Did 17 play today? That’s all I wanna know. Did he play today?” Banks said of McLaurin at the time.
Banks appeared upset that the Commanders didn’t pick him in the first round. Perhaps it was because he is from Edgewood, Maryland, just one hour away from Washington’s home stadium in Landover.
The Commanders and Giants met for the first time this season in September, with Washington winning 21-18. The two NFC East rivals had their rematch Sunday, and despite his recent struggles, Banks was in the starting lineup.
It wasn’t a fun day for Banks, as McLaurin beat him for two touchdowns, and the usually reserved McLaurin let him know about it after the second touchdown.
Terry McLaurin did the “too small” taunt after scoring his second TD against Deonte Banks
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As you can see, Banks didn’t have a lot to say.
What would he say after the game?
Again, Banks didn’t have a lot to say.
“I’ve just got to be better there.”
Deonte Banks talks about the two touchdowns Terry McLaurin scored against him tonight: pic.twitter.com/jQQKqc9VwI
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Banks isn’t the first cornerback McLaurin has humbled this season, and he probably won’t be the last.