Greg Newsome II had all the confidence in the world coming to Giants hes backing it up

Greg Newsome II could star in one of those Mastercard commercials where he delivers the slogan that playing in the right defensive scheme is the “priceless” thing that money can’t buy. Newsome, 26, left money on the table in free agency when signing with the Giants because he learned the hard way after a midseason trade in 2025 that finding the right fit — in this case, coordinator Dennard Wilson’s playbook — is invaluable.  Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers.It’s been a mutually good investment for both Newsome and the Giants, who have a shutdown cornerback and energy-creator on a one-year, $8 million contract. “I had all the confidence in the world coming here, knowing the scheme fits my strong suits,” Newsome told The Post.

“I knew I would play well this season. “In free agency, I chose based upon scheme and somewhere I knew I would be successful instead of just following the money.Going somewhere I knew I would be wanted and needed, all that other stuff will come in due time.” How well is Newsome playing? Well, opposing quarterbacks have a 57.2 rating (completing 14-of-26 passes with an interception) when targeting him. Sounds like a No.

1 cornerback, which is a role that Newsome never occupied playing four seasons with All-Pro Denzel Ward in Cleveland nor when he fell out of favor as a mismatched fit in Jacksonville. “I don’t want guys who don’t want to be No.1 corners,” cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch said.

“If you are here, you want to be a No.1 corner.

That’s the only guys we’re taking.If you don’t want to be a No.

1 corner, you are playing for somebody else.” Much was made after last game — and rightfully so — of Deonte Banks’ game-ending pick-6 and of rookie Arvell Reese’s first career interception. But the Giants’ “other” of three interceptions — Newsome high-pointing a deep ball and securing the catch while f...