Saturday Reading: RV looks at Giants' draft needs

Giants

RV NYDN: A look at the Giants' draft needs
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/giants-draft-blog-entry-1.1750607

Graziano ESPN: Giants' last five drafts: 2013
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/35740/giants-last-five-drafts-2013

Raanan NJ.com: NFL mock drafts 2014: WR Mike Evans among uncommon names linked to Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/nfl_mock_drafts_2014_wr_mike_evans_among_uncommon_names_linked_to_giants.html

OL

Raanan NJ.com: Zack Martin: NFL GM doesn't think he'll be there at pick 19; Giants a possibility?
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/04/zack_martin_nfl_gm_doesnt_think_hell_be_there_at_pick_19_giants_a_possibility.html

NFL

Sessler NFL.com: Five players ready for bigger roles: Offense
"3. Rueben Randle, WR, New York Giants: With Hakeem Nicks out the door, Randle is the top option for No. 2 duties alongside Victor Cruz. Wideout looms as a draft need for New York, but Tom Coughlin in March expressed high expectations for Randle. "You've seen the plays the guy can make," said the coach. "We have a lot of belief and stock in his development." Giants skill players are starting fresh under new coordinator Ben McAdoo, and young receivers tend to emerge in Year 3. Randle's under pressure to deliver."

"5. *Adrien Robinson, TE, New York Giants: Big Blue is bound to target a tight end in the draft, but Robinson is worth watching. Giants coaches, per The Star-Ledger, see him "as the Jason Pierre-Paul of tight ends due to his combination of raw size and speed." Foot and knee injuries derailed Robinson's 2013 campaign, but McAdoo's presence is a plus after what we saw in Green Bay, where Packers tight ends combined for 133 catches over the past two seasons. Keep an eye on this one."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342322/article/five-players-ready-for-bigger-roles-offense

Bowen B/R: NFL 101: Introducing the Basics of Cover 1
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2032934-nfl-101-introducing-the-basics-of-cover-1

Jason OTC: Rookie Option Updates
http://overthecap.com/rookie-option-updates/

CHICAGO
Campbell Chicago Tribune: Bears scheme could dictate safety choice at No. 14
http://goo.gl/NOJkRQ

CLEVELAND
Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns' off-season commitment to running game is encouraging: Analysis
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/04/cleveland_browns_off-season_co.html

DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Formula for winning in 'new' NFL could cause draft dilemma for Cowboys
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20140418-gosselin-formula-for-winning-in-new-nfl-could-cause-draft-dilemma-for-cowboys.ece

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell keeps hammering message: It's time to win immediately
http://www.freep.com/article/20140418/SPORTS01/304180064/Detroit-Lions-Jim-Caldwell-keeps-hammering-message-It-s-time-to-win-immediately

Barnwell Grantland: Just How Bad Have the Lions Been?
http://grantland.com/features/detroit-lions-playoffs-ineptitude/

HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans have holes to fill all over the roster
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-have-holes-to-fill-all-over-the-roster-5413208.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Chappell Ind Star: Colts receiver Reggie Wayne motivated by media 'naysayers'
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/04/18/colts-receiver-reggie-wayne-motivated-media-naysayers/7895605/

MIAMI
Kelly Sun Sentinel: Dolphins might not have chance to draft RT Zack Martin
http://goo.gl/pmDUV6

NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: Logan Mankins knows he’s one of the NFL’s fortunate ones
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/04/17/patriots-guard-logan-mankins-think-been-truly-lucky/lGfw4RMWQjEHjTdyjj4u3J/story.html

Reiss ESPN: Beyond the 1st round: Wide receiver
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4761659/beyond-the-1st-round-wide-receiver-2?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Terrell Nola.com: New Orleans Saints re-sign veteran receiver Robert Meachem
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/04/new_orleans_saints_re-sign_vet.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Williamson ESPN SF: Martin could be center of 49ers’ attention
http://espn.go.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/6511/martin-could-be-center-of-49ers-attention

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: If 49ers decline option on Smith, Baalke's 2011 draft takes a hit
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/if-49ers-decline-option-smith-baalkes-2011-draft-takes-hit

TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans linebacker Shaun Phillips sings praises of 3-4
http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/04/18/tennessee-titans-shaun-phillips-defense/7873005/

Glennon The Tennessean: NFL draft analysts like potential Titans pick Barr
http://www.tennessean.com/story/titansinsider/2014/04/18/nfl-draft-tennessee-titans-anthony-barr/7871203/

WASHINGTON
Bulluck Wash Post: NFL draft: Three interior offensive linemen who could be fits for the Redskins
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/04/18/nfl-draft-three-interior-offensive-linemen-who-could-be-fits-for-the-redskins/

Draft

Lande SOE: Draft Dish: Searching For Truth
The extended NFL draft season has led to more time for rumors and speculation about falling and rising draft stock. Is quarterback Tom Savage really flying up draft boards? Are Notre Dame's Stephon Tuitt and Louis Nix risks? We cut through the most recent noise.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/72548778/nfl-draft-stock-rumors-tom-savage-stephon-tuitt-louis-nix-scouting

Burke SI: The SI 64, No. 14: CB Justin Gilbert
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/18/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-justin-gilbert/

Farrar SI: The SI 64, No. 13: QB Johnny Manziel
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/18/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-johnny-manziel/

Draft Insider: April 17th: News/Notes/Visits
"This year I’m told another center, Weston Richburg of Colorado State, (scouting report) could be the surprise pick in round one. Its a thin class at the center position and the feeling is if you need one Richburg is the guy and you better grab him early."
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9631

DE
Burke SI: 2014 NFL draft position rankings: Jadeveon Clowney headlines deep crop of DEs
http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/18/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-jadeveon-clowney-headlines-deep-crop-of-des/

S
Gabriel NFP: Draft top 5: Safeties
Who are the best ball hawks in the pool this May?
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Safeties.html

History

Corry CBS Sports: Agent's Take: Breaking down the richest deals in the salary cap era
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24531672/agents-take-breaking-down-the-richest-deals-in-the-salary-cap-era


Breech CBS Sports: NFL Draft: 10 worst first-round quarterbacks drafted since 2000
Agent's Take: Breaking down the richest deals in the salary cap era

Future Games (Picks the Giants traded away and what they received...some cases my best guess)

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1948 D3 Boston Yanks Paul Governali 1950 D6 Chicago Bears D7 Chicago Cardinals D11 Los Angeles 1951 D4 Chicago Bears 1954 D1 Green Bay Arnie Galiffa 1955 D2 Los Angeles Herb Rich D3 Chicago Cards Bill Svoboda D4 Baltimore Dick Wilkins D7 Washington Ray Collins D9 Baltimore Barney Poole D20 Green Bay John Bauer 1956 D1 Los Angeles Stan West D12 Washington 1957 D1 Los Angeles Andy Robustelli D4 Los Angeles Ed Hughes D12 Green Bay Jack Spinks 1958 D3 Green Bay John Martinkovic 1959 D4 Detroit Carl Karilvacz D6 Cleveland Bob Mischak D7 Green Bay Al Barry, Joe Skibinski D8 Chicago Bears 1960 D2 Baltimore George Shaw D4 Washington Dick Lynch D5 Chicago Cards 1961 D1 Baltimore George Shaw D3 Washington Don Boll, Ed Sutton D4 Philadelphia Lee Riley 1962 D3 Green Bay Joel Wells D5 St. Louis D6 Dallas Fred Dugan, Gene Cronin D8 Chicago John Aveni 1963 D1 St. Louis Ralph Guglielmi D4 Green Bay Paul Dudley 1964 D3 Green Bay John Symank, Bill Quinlan D4 Minnesota Hugh McElhenny 1965 D2 Minnesota Hugh McElhenny D3 San Francisco D5 Detroit Max Messner D6 Baltimore Andy Nelson, R.C. Owens D7 Green Bay Tunley Todd 1966 D4 Detroit Earl Morrall D6 Cleveland Mike Bundra 1967 D1 Minnesota Fran Tarkenton D2 Minnesota Fran Tarkenton D3 Cleveland Jim Garcia D6 Minnesota Jim Prestel, Larry Vargo D7 Green Bay Allen Jacobs 1968 D1 Minnesota Fran Tarkenton D4 Dallas Jim Colvin D5 Baltimore Bob Lurtsema D6 Cleveland Vince Costello D8 San Francisco Ed Weisacosky D10 Green Bay Dave Hathcock 1969 D2 Minnesota Fran Tarkenton D3 Los Angeles Bruce Anderson D5 New Orleans Gary Wood D6 Cleveland Gary Lane 1970 D2 St. Louis Sam Silas D3 Atlanta Junior Coffey D4 Pittsburgh Frank Parker D7 Atlanta Ralph Heck, Joe Sczcecko D8 Atlanta Ralph Heck, Joe Sczcecko 1971 D5 San Francisco Clifton McNeil D6 Atlanta Junior Coffey D7 Houston Bob Davis 1972 D1 Chicago Bob Hyland, Bennie McRae D2 San Francisco Clifton McNeil D4 Pittsburgh Larry Gagner D7 Pittsburgh Larry Gagner 1973 D1 Cleveland Jack Gregory D2 San Francisco Roland Lakes D4 Atlanta Randy Johnson 1975 D1 Dallas Craig Morton D3 Denver Joe Dawkins D5 Miami Henry Stuckey D6 Baltimore Roy Hilton 1976 D2 Dallas Craig Morton D3 Green Bay Jim Del Gaizo D6 Forfeited Penalty for pre-negotiation with WFL players D7 Buffalo Leo Hart D9 San Diego Bruce Bannon 1977 D3 Chicago Dave Gallagher D7 Green Bay 1978 D3 Miami Larry Csonka D10 Green Bay Joe Danelo 1979 D3 Miami Larry Csonka 1980 D2 Pittsburgh Gordon Gravelle D7 Oakland Mike McCoy 1981 D6 San Diego Bo Matthews D11 San Diego Cliff Olander 1982 D3 Houston Rob Carpenter D11 New England Bill Currier 1983 D4 Los Angeles Jeff Rutledge D10 New England Bill Matthews 1984 D2 Washington (D1 William Roberts) D8 San Diego Pete Shaw D9 Houston (D11 Lee Jenkins) (D12 Robbie Jones) 1985 D7 Oakland Kenny Hill 1986 D4 Raiders Ted Watts D12 Philadelphia 1987 D2 St. Louis O.J. Anderson D7 St. Louis O.J. Anderson D12 Green Bay Phil McConkey 1988 D2 San Diego (D3 Bob Kratch) (D4 Lewis Tillman) (D7 Dave Popp) D9 Oakland 1989 D7 Indianapolis Tin Sherwin 1990 D6 Dallas Steve DeOssie 1994 D7 Denver Arthur Marshall 1995 D6 Minnesota Vencie Glenn 1996 D4 Dallas Ron Stone D5 Minnesota Robert Harris 1998 D3 Philadelphia (D3 Brian Alford) D4 Philadelphia (D3 Brian Alford) 2001 D1 Indianpolis (D1 Will Allen) D2 Detroit (D3 William Peterson) (D4 Cedric Scott) D3 Indianapolis (D1 Will Allen) D6 Indianapolis (D1 Will Allen) 2002 D1 Tennessee (D1 Jeremy Shockey) D4 Tennessee (D1 Jeremy Shockey) 2004 D3 San Diego Eli Manning 2005 D1 San Diego Eli Manning D5 San Diego Eli Manning D7 Tampa Bay Jason Whittle 2006 D1 Pittsburgh (D1 Mathias Kiwanuka) (D3 Gerris Wilkinson)(D4 Guy Whimper) D2 Baltimore (D2 Sinorice Moss) D3 Baltimore (D2 Sinorice Moss) D6 Tampa Bay Jason Whittle 2008 D4 Pittsburgh (D4 Bryan Kehl) D7 Kansas City Lawrence Tynes 2009 D3 Philadelphia (D3 Ramses Barden) D5 Philadelphia (D3 Ramses Barden) 2011 D5 Minnesota Sage Rosenfels, Darius Reynaud 2012 D5 Cincinnati Keith Rivers 2013 D4 Arizona (D4 Ryan Nassib) D6 Arizona (D4 Ryan Nassib) 2014 D7 Carolina Jon Beason