So I've been part of BBI for years now (old handle was nyjuggeranut before the BBI hacking incident). I normally don't start too many threads, moreso just chime in here and there but enjoy everything about the site and wanted to share some info.
Shortly after the 2009 draft Jerry Reese visited the church I attend. I started a post on his visit where he made several comments, one of which had to do with the Giants being extremely high on Darius Heyward-Bey. Well, I got talking to the person at my church yesterday who has connections with the Giants and set-up not only Jerry Reese's meeting, but Coach Spags visit as well a year prior to that. He told me how certain people within the organization are "ga-ga" (his words) over Todd Gurley. I asked him if Jerry Reese is one of them, and he said he wasn't sure where Reese stands but the people he knows are high on Gurley and have some influence on the draft selection. I then asked if Gurley is there at #9 and Schreff is too would the pick be Gurley? He responded by saying that if these guys had the final say then it would be Gurley hands down.
He then went on to talk about the philosophy of the organization when drafting in the 1st round and how they look for the best player, even if at times it goes against more crucial need (like OL is this year), and how he wouldn't be shocked if we heard Gurley's name being called when the Giants pick tonight.
Anyway, just wanted to pass along this little bit of info as I know Gurley's name was mentioned on here recently.
Here's hoping whomever we draft has a lengthy, impactful career with Big Blue!
We take OT Peat at #14, DE Preston at #40 and 3 players in round 3 to bring in youth to fix this mess on the lines and defense.
Just hope we get lucky today. I know the trades won't happen - but maybe at least Cleveland will get edgy and offer #12, 3rd round and maybe a safety we can start for our #9! Gotta dream!!!
Actually, you better be reading his medical records.
If John Mara keeps the system the same way that is father did, then Reese is the final say. He might go to Mara for input, and Mara might give it, but ultimately since George Young led the restructuring of the organization, it's the GM's job to make that final call. There have been several instances over the years with both Young and Accorsi that they gave their input to Wellington, and he didn't agree but he also got out of the way and let them do their job.
I would be really disappointed if we took Gurley. He's a great player, but it's too much of a risk to take a player who tore his ACL less than a year ago at #9. Mara has also said we have to win now. Taking Gurley is inconsistent with that statement.
I wouldn't be shocked if the Giants pick him. RB has been undervalued a bit lately, IMO, and the Giants don't shun 1st round talents (see: Wilson, David).
Everything still tells me OL is the pick. Scherff, Flowers or Peat in that order, but if we see a "surprise" tonight I'd be thrilled with Gurley.
It will be a wasted pick IMO if they select Gurley. However, if Gurley is almost as good as Peterson, it will be avery good pick indeed. Eli + Beckham + Gurley = lots of fun!
"I have him listed as a top 3 overall talent in this draft class if his knee checks out. Rare blend of strength and explosivness. Great size and power but can break the long run. He's the best RB I've seen come out of college since Adrian Peterson. Great receiver out of the backfield, a true workhorse, 3-down back. In 2014, 61.9% of his yardage was after contact, rarely fumbles."
We take OT Peat at #14, DE Preston at #40 and 3 players in round 3 to bring in youth to fix this mess on the lines and defense.
Just hope we get lucky today. I know the trades won't happen - but maybe at least Cleveland will get edgy and offer #12, 3rd round and maybe a safety we can start for our #9! Gotta dream!!!
I like it
very interesting, Gurley came off very intelligent and a student of the game..
Gurley also said that the goal is to be ready for preseason, there is no talk of taking the year off, he siad he plans to be ready to go for training camp..
Probably not because those Cowboy teams had outstanding OL's and we don't.
Do the Giants have the best OL of the decade like that Dallas team did? I don't see NFL Films making a feature show about this OL anytime soon.
Probably not because those Cowboy teams had outstanding OL's and we don't.
One can always pretend.
I'm #TeamScherff and pretty much always have been but I'm also for swinging for the fences if you think it's the right move.
Sack Eli
He is the Odell Beckham of this draft IMO. A guy that has a legit shot to be the best player at his position in the entire NFL. You can't say that about any other player in this draft.
I think sometimes people forget it is a 7 round draft...
Gurley may end up being the best player in this draft, if Giants feel his knee checks out then it is hard to argue..
Question then becomes do they get rid of Jennings?
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Gurley, Vareen & Beckham onfield?
Sack Eli
Overblown.
Take Gurley and then take Tomlinson (a pretty close second t0 Scherff IMO at OG) at 40.