Giants' Tae Banks isn't afraid of Dolphins' speed, respects it: 'If you want to run, let's run'
Banks is tasked with covering Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle this week
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Jeff Kerr
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New York Giants rookie cornerback Tae Banks isn't afraid of the challenge the Miami Dolphins fast-paced offense present this week. Banks is looking forward to facing the speed the Dolphins possess, especially since he's a fast guy himself.
"Speed doesn't scare me. But we will respect it," Banks said, via NorthJersey.com. "I'm a fast guy, too. If you want to run, let's run. If you want to run, we can run."
The Dolphins have the five fastest speeds by a ball-carrier in the NFL this season, two by Devon Achane, two by Tyreek Hill, and one by Raheem Mostert. Banks will certainly be seeing Hill and Jaylen Waddle -- who surprisingly isn't on this list -- on Sunday.
Per Next Gen Stats, here are the fastest ball-carriers:
| BALL-CARRIER | SPEED (MPH) | WEEK | PLAY |
|---|---|---|---|
21.93 | 3 | 67-yard rush TD | |
Tyreek Hill | 21.66 | 1 | 47-yard reception TD |
Raheem Mostert | 21.62 | 2 | 43-yard rush TD |
Tyreek Hill | 21.52 | 1 | 35-yard reception TD |
De'Von Achane | 21.50 | 3 | 3-yard TD |
Can Banks handle what's coming with the Dolphins offense? Banks is undergoing a trying rookie season, as opposing quarterbacks targeting him have completed 58.8% of their passes for 105 yards with two touchdowns for a 102.8 passer rating. He hasn't allowed a completion of 20-plus yards and just 6.2 yards per attempt.
Banks hasn't been beaten on deep passes yet, even though the Dolphins are a different beast. He's ready for the test, which is why he was a first-round pick in the first place.
"I belong here. I don't feel like I need approval or anything like that. You feel me," Banks said. "I know I belong here, and I don't back down from nothing. I'm gonna line up the next play and be ready to go, keep going."
