I remember back when the Giants drafted Dayne, it seemed to coincide with Tiki's increased commitment to his training and conditioning, the implied conclusion being that Tiki was motivated by the Giants using a first round pick on a player at his position.
What players currently on the roster are best positioned to make a similar leap this year? Seems like Beatty, Randle and Robinson are candidates just based on their position and the likelihood that a prospect will be drafted to compete with them (or in Robinson's case, to essentially replace him).
Thoughts?
On a side note, my wife interviewed him for an article she wrote and she was very impressed with his maturity and kindness, which makes me want to route for him even more.
Wow, this is a really good point. I don't know why no one else thought of this before. Jernigan can be very dangerous taking hand offs and catching passes behind the LOS. he could be used like cobb and percy as we seen him bounch off bit hits.
Moore and Hankins as of right now are going to be in a position to make a leap. I'm not sure Jernigan will have enough opportunities unless Cruz gets hurt.
I remember when Osi and Tuck were both rookies and they at least showed some impressive flashes. Great players at least show you something. Moore got totally abused. As soon as the offensive lineman got his hands on Moore he was done. I don't know if thats a lack of strength or moves or what...but he really needs to step up big time this season.
I think David Wilson is the guy thats going to step up this year. Wishful thinking maybe lol. But if his neck holds up I think this is the year the light goes on.
I think we have seen what Randle is, which is inconsistent.
Moore is the guy that can really step up and make a difference.
He could completely stink up the joint, or suffer a career ending injury in the first practice. I dunno. I'm just throwing a dart at the wall here.
Beason with a full off season to digest the defense and get to know his teammates is going to make some plays in the running game that we haven't really had since pierce.
Chop.
If Robinson works out, that would be awesome. I would be OK with drafting Ebron too.
Offense: Robinson, Mosley, Wilson, Randle, Jernigan.
Defense: Hankins, Moore, Williams, Hosley, Taylor.
For Offense I'll go with Wilson and Randle. I think both will benefit from a new offensive system and an improved O-line. I expect Wilson to be used in the pass game in this offense, giving him big time opportunities to work his magic in space where he is most dangerous.