I found this very interesting. With a glaring need at TE we most definitely should take him with our first pick, especially after this comparision to one of the best TE's. He would be a top target for Eli for the rest of his career and also for Eli's replacement. A TE would be great to have ease the transition due to the fact a TE is a QB's best friend. In the end, i think Ebron is a great value at 12 and fills a need that hasn't been where we need it to be since Shockey left.
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There is no denying Ebron's talent; I just can't see the Giants taking him.
He's not a physical player to say the least,but I'm not surprised Reese likes him.
1996 Passing - 1st rushing - 17th
1997 Passing - 4th rushing - 18th
1998 Passing - 20th rushing - 5th
1999 Passing - 12th rushing - 2nd
2000 Passing - 9th rushing - 10th
2001 Passing - 18th rushing - 26th
2002 Passing - 28th rushing - 10th
2003 Passing - 15th rushing - 8th
When you examine the attempts to yards, they had a down the field passing game. Go look and see what numbers Smith & McCardell put up under Coughlin
What I'm saying is that Ebron can be the next Aaron Hernandez (before Aaron went gangsta and started shooting people). But as a traditional high quality tight end (can bot catch & block worthy of a near top 10 pick), I don't think he qualifies.
IF the Giants could 1st fix their O-line problems, then draft TWO tight ends (Grongowski & Hernandez look-alikes), then yes why not.
Donald Should be the Pick IMO .
Nothing disrupts an offense more than pressure up
the Middle . As Great as Ebron May end up Being .
Look at guys like Ballard and Boss .
Pretty sure we won two Super Bowls with them .
If a Guy Like Lewan is there it could be a toss up .
We could get a Decent TE in the 3rd and maybe go
WR Center or Guard .in the 2nd round .
Donald reminds me a bit of John Mendenhall
but Quicker .
And it sounds like you're trying to do a little reverse psychology or something to psyche yourself up into thinking you'll be stuck seeing the Giants take a player you don't want.
And it sounds like you're trying to do a little reverse psychology or something to psyche yourself up into thinking you'll be stuck seeing the Giants take a player you don't want.
Value in the top 8 picks is way too high to go Ebron. Only teams that could go Ebron before us are Buffalo and Det. But they also have other high need areas. Chances are decent he falls to us.
1st.. beginning
Of 2nd. I see Reese
Taking best wr
Or d/o line at 1.
WE trade and move
Up for ebron in 2nd.
There is no denying Ebron's talent; I just can't see the Giants taking him.
If thats the case, TC now running the Off, we're in BIG trouble
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as TC is more run-oriented than Gilbride. I think the Giants are presently committing to the running game as a means towards opening up the passing game.
There is no denying Ebron's talent; I just can't see the Giants taking him.
Agree with this analysis. We are beefing up the Ol with bigger bodies and just signed Jennings, a big RB who runs between the guards and tackles. TC has always preferred big backs and a strong running game. Ebron is a finesse TE who wants to be a WR. Do not see it as a fit with value and need at #12.
So if the opposing Def brings a safety in the box to stop the run, who does Eli throw a pass to? Actually, unless the def fears the pass, they caqn easily shut down the run game.
And it sounds like you're trying to do a little reverse psychology or something to psyche yourself up into thinking you'll be stuck seeing the Giants take a player you don't want.
No matter what, whoever they pick at #12 needs to play right away. It's a premium pick, in my view, because it's such a strong draft. Getting Martin is fine, but he would absolutely need to play otherwise they're just delaying the inevitable. Evans or Ebron I would prefer the most, but I am getting tired of seeing these TE posts. They need receivers, plain and simple.