Giants rookie CB calls out Commanders, WR Terry McLaurin

The New York Giants (3-8) embarrassed the Washington Commanders (4-7) on Sunday, 31-19, but that wasn't good enough for rookie Deonte Banks. 

Seemingly still feeling the sting over the Commanders passing on him in the 2023 NFL Draft, the first-year cornerback went live on Instagram after the Giants win to talk some serious trash. 

"They could have came and got me at 16, and they didn't," Banks said via Complex Sports. "Now I'm 2-0 against you bum a-- boys. F--- the Commanders. They think they slick. They finna see me two times a year until the end of my career."

The Giants selected Banks 24th overall in last April's draft, eight picks after the Commanders chose cornerback Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16. The former Mississippi State standout has suited up for 10 games this season, starting three for the Commanders, recording 27 tackles (two for loss), 10 pass defenses and an interception. Meanwhile, Banks has posted 40 tackles, nine pass defenses and an interception, starting all 11 games for the Giants. 

Banks had more ammo for the Commanders, deciding to single out arguably the team's best weapon, wideout Terry McLaurin.

"I'm just trying to figure out, did 17 play today?" Banks said. "That's all I want to know. Did he play today? Did he play?"

McLaurin had a fairly quiet day for the record, catching five of seven targets for 43 yards (8.3 YPC). 

Pettiness isn't always a bad quality to have, especially if it inspires rookies like Banks. Furthermore, wins are hard to come by in the NFL, and by all means, teams should celebrate them. However, there's also a time and place for everything. So, maybe Banks should save the boasting for when the Giants beat a team with a winning record, which they haven't done since defeating the 1-0 Arizona Cardinals in Week 2. Or, when they put together back-to-back wins, something they haven't done since October of last year.