The Giants made an important move that will play an vitale role in the construction of their roster this offseason. Corey Webster, who has established himself as one of the better corners in the league over the last year, was signed to a seven year extension. Webster’s meteoric rise has helped make the Giants’ secondary a team strength. Webster may not have been a Pro Bowl selection this year, but he certainly has performed like one. In fact, Webster is rarely seen if you watch a game because teams don’t throw his way.
I think the Giants played this exactly right. Webster was fantastic during last year’s run, but I think they wanted to see him continue his strong play into this year and not be a one-hit-wonder, so to speak. Webster didn’t dissapoint and Jerry Reese rightfully decided not to give Webster a chance to hit the open market where he could have easily been lost.
This signing now allows Reese and company to turn their attention to the other important free agents this offseason: namely Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, and James Butler. More on this in the offseason.
