Kenny Phillips Update (1 Viewer)

[kapp]

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/20...-preseason.html

Rookie S Kenny Phillips, who had a spectacular start to the summer only to see his playing time oddly reduced as the preseason went along, apparently will not start Thursday night. Michael Johnson will be the starting free safety, though Phillips said he’s playing with the first nickel defense, meaning he’ll be on the field a lot in passing situations. “Michael had a pretty good preseason,” Phillips said. “It’s not right to move him, even though I was playing well.”

 

[eric rymer]

Well he's saying the right things. Coughlin isn't normally one to throw rookies into the game right away. From what I saw last night, Johnson was just near the play and Phillips was making the plays. It might just be my casual observation, but I just don't see how they will keep him off the field for long. 2-3 games at the most. Call it a gut feeling, but I think he'll be starting after the bye.