I know we have all been a bit upset with the plan this offseason, and hopefully JR will prove us all wrong.
On that note, there are still 4 players from the Top 100 FA list floating in the wind.
I would love for us to grab even one of these guys, but 2 would be awesome.
Joe Barksdale T, Rams: he is rumored to look back towards to St. Louis, but I really don't understand why the Giants wouldn't have brought this guy in for a visit, at least, by now. He is only 26, and is an ascending talent at a position we desperatley need players...O-line...He is my #1 guy left I pray we somehow circle back to.
Brandon Spikes ILB, Bills: Ok Jerry, we got the fast WLB types, now let's bring in the thumper. He is still young (27) and should be cheap since he's a 2 down player. I would absolutely love this signing...let's bring some talent into the LB core and get that unit back where it should be. Spikes would be a small start toward that.
Jermain Gresham TE, Cincy: Young playmaker with proven blocking and play making ability. The only thing out there on him is that he is a bit of a screwball... I think our lockeroom would coax the good out of him and minimize the bad. He may be on a Martellus Bennett type 1 year prove it, but he could be our new Black Unicorn...haha
Stefen Wisniewski C, Raiders: The best inside player left on the FA market, and it is because he had offseason shoulder surgery and won't pass anyone's physical at this point. 25 year old stud Center, who could compete with Richburg for the starting spot, and the loser could kick inside to guard...probably the least likely of the 4 to really make sense, but he is damn good...
If I had to pick two players: Barksdale and Spikes would look freaking awesome in blue!
Osi is still getting pressure, and as a pure 3rd down specialist on a low risk deal would be appealing. I think he's still got 5-10 sacks in him.
A lot easier to pull the trigger on Cooper in round 1 if you've got those guys in camp. JMO.
As many have mention, Spikes isn't a schematic fit.
As far as a few free agents remaining, I'd gamble on a Rob Housler, Ben Ijalana, Chris Hairston, Justin Blalock, Mike Pollak, Dawan Landry, Usama Young, and Jeromy Miles.
50% of those yards were on read option plays
People need to remember.. just because we dont hear about teams reaching out to players doesnt mean it didnt happen. They could have reached out.. gotten back numbers guys were looking for and didnt pursue..
Seriously, not everyone is upset. Take a deep breath. Hug your family. Enjoy a sunset. The world is a beautiful place. Being a Giants fan is fun.
I'm more interested in the wide receivers still available in the market. Maybe someone like Crabtree will view the Giants as a good place to go on a one year deal.