Per Ralph: Giants very high on Evans

I just don't think he there at 12.

I think he goes 7 to bucs or 8 to the bills.

If they want him they will have to jump up and if u are trading up for the receiver why not jump up the possible extra spot and go for Watkins

I believe Watkins is already the better receiver and has more potential

The only way I see Evans available when the Giants pick is is there are off the field concerns with him which includes medical reasons. Otherwise, there are too many teams that could use a big target that attacks the ball. I also don't think Watkins goes below three overall. That means there are a lot of teams that would be interested in Evans before he gets to 12.

to have too many allies these days.

wanting one of Evans, Donald, or Mosley with one of Lewan or Jernigan as disappointing back up plans.

we are high on him as well as others. I don't see this as news. But hey, at least it's Evans, and not Aaron Donald. Can you imagine the crazi..eerr cult members if his name was there?

I'd make a move to try and get Watkins

If not then stay at 12 and if u want a WR draft Odell beckham jr

In comment 11637414 AnishPatel said:

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we are high on him as well as others. I don't see this as news. But hey, at least it's Evans, and not Aaron Donald. Can you imagine the crazi..eerr cult members if his name was there?

You don't see it as news as this is the first report from a reporter that covers the team where the Giants are high on someone from actual sources opposed to the speculation we have seen the past month with no insight? Ok then.

Grow taller, lose weight and change names??

Weird story, bruh

Giants high on several players ranked very high in the draft.. I mean really.. thats not news Ralph..

can we infer randle is another busted reese pick, or that the giants simply see him as a number 3-4 one contract type receiver?

Remember BBI is convinced there is no upside, whatsoever, of letting other teams know what you generally think about a position or a player prior to the Draft.

you remember a few years ago when we won a Superbowl..when the Giants had three playmaking WR's in Nicks, Cruz and Mario.... and they had a decent TE in Ballard...

remember when they had a trio of receivers with Toomer, Burress and Steve Smith.. and they had a decent TE in Boss.. and they won a Superbowl..

you think that MAYBE they are trying to get a good trio again with Cruz.. Randle and another receiver.. i mean unless your putting all your eggs into the Jernigan basket.. and the Mario coming off two bad years and a knee surgery..

I mean its not like teams use 3 wides as almost a standard formation in a passing league or anything nowadays...

Why is it that other passing teams like Green Bay and the Saints can be 3 and 4 deep at receiver.. yet the Giants fans apparent can only see TWO..

I really pray the Giants know what they are doing, because watching games like Missouri and Duke he was too easily neutralized by vanilla college D's. Against pro DB's that will be an issue

Giants are probably high on Watkins.. and Clowney.. and Robinson.. and Matthews.. and Ebron.. heck Reese and Ross were at Ebron's pro day.. probably high on Mack too.. probably pretty high on ANYONE in the top 15..

around this time of year.

I don't doubt for a second they're highly interested in Evans. I just doubt he'll A) be there when they pick B) they won't be even more interested in someone else.

In comment 11637441 Mike in NY said:

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I really pray the Giants know what they are doing, because watching games like Missouri and Duke he was too easily neutralized by vanilla college D's. Against pro DB's that will be an issue

Yup and then there were those games against teams like Auburn and Alabama where he destroyed them.. so go figure..

who is going to be in the top 10-15.. thats not earth shattering news to me especially when we already know they interviewed him at the combine.. I mean really.. thats not saying much..

In comment 11637438 Jimmy Googs said:

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Remember BBI is convinced there is no upside, whatsoever, of letting other teams know what you generally think about a position or a player prior to the Draft.

Oh, Lord.

OK, Jim. What do you think might be the upside, any whatsoever, to the Giants releasing information about sincere interest in Mike Evans?

Sun rises in east and sets in West.

Spot on @ 10:40

be fine with the Giants taking Evans at #12. I would not be fine with them trading up to get him. You have to hope he goes high enough so that it would be too expensive for the Giants to move up.

can you think of any?

Not if they actually like him. And of course they do.

the idea that one of the top WRs in the entire raft is high on their board, along with at least a dozen or so other guys, is not really a secret that needs to be kept.

nah, that would just crazy...

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is that Cruz's quote about Evans possibly "lighting a fire under the young WRs" isn't exactly an endorsement of them. I'm guessing Randle was the main target. Reese and Gilbride have fired similar shots in his direction.

In comment 11637447 Blue Blood said:

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Yup and then there were those games against teams like Auburn and Alabama where he destroyed them.. so go figure..

To be fair, Alabama had awful corners last fall. Auburn's weren't all world either. I don't like Evans at 12. Give me Mosley, I see multiple pro-bowls in his future.

In comment 11637489 Patton said:

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In comment 11637447 Blue Blood said: Quote: Yup and then there were those games against teams like Auburn and Alabama where he destroyed them.. so go figure.. To be fair, Alabama had awful corners last fall. Auburn's weren't all world either. I don't like Evans at 12. Give me Mosley, I see multiple pro-bowls in his future.

except for all the injuries and surgeries he has already had.. nope.. pass.. and im not an Evans fan... the reality is you can find any player in this draft and find good games and bad games..

In comment 11637432 japanhead said:

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can we infer randle is another busted reese pick, or that the giants simply see him as a number 3-4 one contract type receiver?

Seppuku. Now.

In comment 11637432 japanhead said:

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can we infer randle is another busted reese pick, or that the giants simply see him as a number 3-4 one contract type receiver?

Yep, that means Randle is a bust. Just like if Detroit picked either of those guys, then Megatron's days are over.

they Giants may well like Evans, but I doubt there are "several" sources that are in the know and all talking to Ralph about it

Giants have been pretty tight-lipped about the draft under Reese (did any sources predict Pugh last year?)

I think agents and teams plant a lot of this stuff to try and promote their guys, or hide who they really like

The injuries are disconcerting. A dislocated Elbow, and hip, as well as a torn labrum. However, He hasn't missed a start the past two seasons, and has showed out in probably the most advance, NFL scheme style defense in CFB. I love his upside, work ethic, and instincts. He's also a good dude. I am extremely biased though, as I am a student at Alabama.

Green Bay had Jennings and James Jones.. and Jordy Nelson.. AND Cobb..

Denver Had Julio and Demarius Thomas.. and Decker..AND Welker..

But the Giants should be fine with Cruz and Randle.. we shouldnt try and replace Nicks.. nooooooo that would be stupid..

God forbid we have a triple threat...

triple threat baby!

1.5 threat..

In comment 11637512 Blue Blood said:

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Denver Had Julio and Demarius Thomas.. and Decker..AND Welker..

that O would be unfair.

since the beginning but the eagles are trying to move in front of us to get him

settled for his second option at WR in the draft it worked out brilliantly (smith, nicks).. would've otherwise selected heyward-bey and jarrett iirc.

. There are a lot of excellent players that should be available at 12, and we unfortunately have lots of needs.

Those triple threats amounted to what?

Last time I checked, Randle was a steal where we drafted him. Last time I checked, last year is no indication to the progress of Randle- see shit season.

Folks, I truly hope a WR/TE is not our choice at #12.

Re-watch the games from last year.

is he the quickest and most explosive guy in and out of his breaks? nah. is he going to light it up when it comes to yards after the catch? probably never save for some broken tackles. But he can make contested catches, has a ridiculous catching radius, and is the best WR in this draft (From the top tier) at high pointing the ball, which is a MAJOR necessary trait. He'll be very productive in this league just based on that ability alone. Guys like Marquise lee and sometimes even odell becham can be inconsistent in that area.

and I really don't think they need to draft a WR this high (or at all). They need to get more out of the people they already have. Plus, they're not in a position where they can afford to trade picks to move up for Evans.

They need an OL and a TE. They absolutely need to take players at those positions in two of the first 3 rounds.

maybe we give Buffalo Nassib and swap to 8

But unlikely he'll be there. Will go between 7 and 10.

I was really high on Evans, and was hoping he was our pick. Most mocks had him available at 12. There was great debate on whether he was worth #12.

Now there is no way he makes it to 12?

I think there is a good chance that he makes it and that he is our pick, even though he no longer is my favorite at that spot.

at a position of need for the Giants. It's not too hard to figure out who the Giants are "high on".

I think they have all been covered pretty well on BBI.

would honestly rather trade down and take Latimer, than trade up to get Evans, or even take Evans at #12. If Latimer's foot has healed, he looks like a bigger, stronger, faster, version of Nicks. What's not to like?

He doesn't get separation. His big plays come from broken plays. He will need to run precise routes in this offense. Give me some beef up front please.

Smells like smokescreen to me.