Yeah, I've had enough off-season, and can't wait for camp to start. And I've been reading article after article with predictions by various sports writers about who is going to do what, which units will shine, etc. Even how individual teams will do this season. And about the only thing we know is that history has proven it's pretty much all BS. But hell, it's their job to write it anyway.
So like these pro's, I feel compelled to select a surprise rookie from those heading for camp. No less BS than those who get paid, but it passes the time.
First, while I'm sure there will be little agreement about what even CONSTITUES a surprise rookie, I'll pick Damontre Moore. Under-achieving Combine performer who fell in the draft, and some feel isn't the most astute DL to ever take the field.
I predict (With the same unerring accuracy as the Pro's.) that he will work his way into the rotation despite a coaching preference for error free vets to talented but mistake prone rookies.
He was very highly rated by a lot of people pre-combine and most draftniks love the pick.
Cooper taylor would be a surprise IMO.
I'll say Michael Cox. I think he sticks and maybe KR and a rotational RB. Knocking Da'Rell Scott off the roster perhaps.
For me, I'll go with DaMonster
Good call on Hankins, he may not be a fixture on the stat sheet but if he keeps Joseph fresh he could be huge.
I do not consider DE a strong position right now for the Giants, if Moore shows he can get to the passer, I don't see him inactive. He's a rookie so I don't expect much, even from Pugh for that matter, but I view Moore as the guy with the greatest opportunity for playing time the soonest.
I guess I differ from you guys on this one.
Tuck is the opposite starter with Kiwi as the backup at LDE.
Who would you have 4th? Tracy? Trattou? Ojomo? Broha
Moore should be able to surpass all them even as a rookie, maybe not week 1, but before too long.
I still think Moore is the rookie with the potential to see the most playing time the soonest. Outside of injuries.
As for pre-season, I'd go with Hankins.
There's too much of a logjam on both lines for anyone to come out of nowhere. Even Damontre Moore could wind up as the 2013 version of Adewale Ojomo - lighting it up against third-stringers in pre-season, and still be a healthy scratch on opening night if JPP and the other vets are ready to go . On the offensive line, I'm not looking for big surprises; I just want Pugh to justify his draft position and young vets like Brewer and Mosley to show they can provide quality depth.