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Andy in Boston : 4/21/2014 9:19 am
I know its wishful thinking that Evans is there at 12, and maybe even Yankey being there at #43, but this draft addresses every need that they have; with the exception of replacing Linval; but I still think they can add a DT (Kevin Williams), which gives them solid depth. With this draft I'm betting on them keeping 5 DE's and 4 DT's on the final 53. Have at it....

Round 1. Mike Evans, WR, Texas Tech.
The big long vertical threat that they've been missing. The intangible here, is that hopefully he's going to push Reuben Randle to be a better player, which is going to help the entire offense. This guy has huge upside....very similar player to Plaxico, but faster. Its no secret the Giants like him, and I wouldn't even be surprised to see them try to trade up to get him.

Round 2. David Yankey, G/T, Stanford.
Probably the best Guard in the draft. Most reports have him at that including Mayock. The Giants met with him at the Combine...which doesn't mean much, but how could they not like him? Big, strong, relatively athletic, highly intelligent with a strong work ethic. I think he can play guard or tackle and he immediately becomes a 10 year anchor when Snee leaves. Ideally a LG, which means Schwartz moves to RG eventually, but he also could be the answer at RT if Pugh eventually moves to LT.

Round 3. Tre Mason, RB, Auburn
I expect to catch flack for this one....but I just really like Mason. I think he's one of the top 2 RB's in this draft and he may not be here at Round 3. He needs work in pass protection like most RB's, but he's so physical, tough and a great insider runner. A true SEC talent, and with him Jennings and hopefully D. Wilson...it gives the Giants a possible 3 headed monster. I do also like LSU's Jeremy Hill. Anyone see his performance in the Bowl game?

Round 4. Arthur Lynch, TE, Georgia
Another SEC talent. See where I'm going here? (3 out of the 1st 4 picks). A better athlete than given credit for and will be mostly a blocker, but has the size 6'5 260lbs to be a seam threat with the right coaching (wish Pope was still here). Out of him, Larry Donnell, A. Robinson and Kellen Davis, someone has to emerge as a legitimate TE threat.

Round 5. Bryan Stork, C, Florida St.
He's all over the place in mocks...as high as Round 3 and as low as round 7. I know Syr '56 is not high on him....I am pretty high on him. To me his weaknesses can be developed and taught as its mostly physical deficiencies. Lower body strength is an issue and technique is an issue. He has great size (6'4 315 lbs), was the starting Center for the National Champion Seminoles and was good enough to be 1st team all ACC; so he has to be doing something right, in argueably the 2nd most competitive conference in football. He could push Walton or at the worst be a suitable backup for a couple of years and move into a starting role.

Round 5. Prince Shembo, DE/LB, Notre Dame.
I'll admit I never saw him play live...although have read alot on him and watched tape on him. He's as high energy on the field as it gets. This is our O'brien Schofield signing. Very very good pass rusher, although he needs more moves. High motor player who will bring great passion and energy to the defense. He also can cover a tight-end. I'm going to predict that he beats out Jacquian Williams for a roster spot. He's a bigger and better version of Williams who can actually rush the passer. Versatility is his strength and the Giants love versatility.


Round 6. Ben Gardener, DE, Stanford
Blue collar, high motor, tough, smart, good pass rusher.
Had an injury that has him dropping big in the draft. He could be there in Round 6. Still good enough to be 1st Team Pac 12 while only playing in 8 games??!! He'll have time to develop under JPP, Ayers, Kiwanuka and Moore. Who knows maybe he contributes due to injuries, but he'll be the 5th DE.
Like it  
jeff57 : 4/21/2014 9:24 am : link
The first 5 picks anyway.
While we could use a WR,  
Randy in CT : 4/21/2014 9:25 am : link
I don't think Evans is the value at 12. More and more, all things being equal I could see Donald falling to us and him being a great pick at 12.

Then needs and value start matching up more easily in later rounds.

Liking the idea more and more of Donald at 12.
Evans or Donald are the obvious picks at 12  
BillT : 4/21/2014 9:47 am : link
Depending on which one is there at 12. I don't think this will be a big OL draft and think if Evans is the pick at 12 a DT or DE will be more likely at 43. Then an OL/TE in the 3rd or 4th.
Not bad  
ChicagoMarty : 4/21/2014 9:52 am : link
but where is the Linval Joseph DT replacement?

We have plenty of DEs and Lbs so you really don't have to select two DEs.

Use one of those picks on a DT and your good.
I think it looks more and more like Evans  
Andy in Halifax : 4/21/2014 9:53 am : link
will be a top 10 pick. I could be wrong, but a lot of the bigger names out there are saying he's going early.
CM,  
AnishPatel : 4/21/2014 10:00 am : link
Hankins.
^ Hankins  
NYG007 : 4/21/2014 10:03 am : link
and he PFF'd out pretty damn well for the plays he played. We already have his replacement
The #3 and #4 picks seem off, though you can make a case for them.  
Big Blue Blogger : 4/21/2014 10:05 am : link
I understand Mason is good value at that point, but spending a third-round pick on him would indicate that David Wilson is done. Lynch seems more like the kind of TE the Giants would sign as a UFA in 2018 to plug a hole for a year or two.

Evans is fine. I think a deep WR class might take the pressure off replacing Nicks in round one.
"Is that Ben Gardener's....  
Emlen'sGremlins : 4/21/2014 10:06 am : link
....boat?"
Yeah but  
NYBEN : 4/21/2014 10:08 am : link
we need to draft Hankins replacement..I guess we got 2 years to do that though.
If that were it  
old man : 4/21/2014 10:09 am : link
it covers almost all needs, depending on how needs are prioritized by NYFG, so I'd be Ok with it.
I don't think #5 lasts that long, and I'm likely even more confused after enjoying Easter w/e, but isnt #3 a smaller DW: speed, but with a little more power? I'd prefer Hill, if his personal life could turn around, if DW is OK, then you get the 3 headed monster and can really mix up the O plays.
I'd want that OL in #1, but again,if it fell that way, that means NYFG are Ok with current OL.
We can still  
AnishPatel : 4/21/2014 10:13 am : link
draft DT later in the draft and bring in undrafted FA DTs and see what happens. We have time to fill the DT position. The offense is the one that is on the cusp of big time change if we don't show a sense of urgency and get this shit correct.
As much as I like the top 3 picks,  
barens : 4/21/2014 12:04 pm : link
I'm not so confident either of those players will be around at those spots. Lynch, I'm not that high on, even as a 4th round pick, he definitely has the size and some ok athleticism, but I fully expected him to have a better college career, especially with the Aaron Murray.
Anish  
ChicagoMarty : 4/21/2014 1:23 pm : link
who replaces Hankins?

Btw I agree with your later comment that we can draft a DT in the later rounds

I think we will only be able to get a big body run stuffer at that point but that was essentially what Linval was anyway
You may like Tre Mason...  
Torrag : 4/21/2014 3:51 pm : link
...but the Giants better come out of this draft with a better O-line prospect than Stork or JR may find his head on the chopping block. In your scenario Round 3 was where it should have happened. IMO Yankey is going to slide a bit...he's a one trick pony...man on man power player...who'll need the right team in the right spot to select him. love the Evans pick and have said what many have...if he's there I'd probably draft him but he's likely a goner by #12.
RE: You may like Tre Mason...  
Amtoft : 4/21/2014 3:57 pm : link
In comment 11630916 Torrag said:
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...but the Giants better come out of this draft with a better O-line prospect than Stork or JR may find his head on the chopping block. In your scenario Round 3 was where it should have happened. IMO Yankey is going to slide a bit...he's a one trick pony...man on man power player...who'll need the right team in the right spot to select him. love the Evans pick and have said what many have...if he's there I'd probably draft him but he's likely a goner by #12.


Torrag... Couldn't agree more. Yankey is sliding everywhere except in the eyes of BBI. He could fall to the 4th round.

Also talking about this draft RB in the 3rd is something we can't afford. Good OL should be available and it will be tough to pass on one unless another positions slides to us. No way does Evans fall to pick 12.
my partial mock with options for picks 2-5a  
CGiants07 : 4/21/2014 4:21 pm : link
1-Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh(evans and lewan off the board)
2: Xavier Sua'Filo OG UCLA/Martavius Bryant wr Clemson
3- David Yankey OG Stanford/ Donte MonCreif WR Ole Miss
4- CJ Fiedorwicz te iowa/ Kareem Martin DE UNC/ Storm Johnson rb Miami
5-Travis Swanson OC Arkansas/ Arthur Lynch TE Georgia

picks 5b and 6 go bpa
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