Does the drafting of Perkins, Sterling & Adams signify

the Giants drafted Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden, Andre Brown (a running back who could catch) and Travis Beckum ( a run and catch TE). Didn't all work out, but all at least had some moments, and Coughlin was the coach.

The draft signifies that team scouting feels that all the players picked have "potential" in some form or other. Whether that potential is ever realized goes hand in hand with the coaching those players receive post draft. I think the Giants did the right thing in turning over the coaching staff. There were too many drafted players that never seemed to improve. I like McAdoo and I think he has changed things around because things were getting stale under TC. Eli Apple impressed the hell out of me at the combine. I liked everything I saw from him & in my books he's going to be way better than Hargreaves.

you're seeing them pick prospects who were precision performers at their positions at big college programs, with high football IQ, football instincts, and strong work ethics.

Contrasted with upside gambles with consistent question marks such as Randle, Barden, Jernigan, etc.

In comment 12939036 Modus Operandi said:

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Which season Tom Coughlin adhered to a power running game? The answer is never. He's always believed in a vertical passing attack.

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Actually in 2007-08, they were more of that.
They were a top 5 one year, top 10 the other.
If you recall, both Jacobs and Ward rushed for more than
1,000 yards in 2008.

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you're seeing them pick prospects who were precision performers at their positions at big college programs, with high football IQ, football instincts, and strong work ethics. Contrasted with upside gambles with consistent question marks such as Randle, Barden, Jernigan, etc.

Randle and Jernigan were considered highly productive and pro ready though. Two of the most mind-numbing busts in recent history. They were not risky picks. They were picks the draft books loved.

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In comment 12940714 JonC said: Quote: you're seeing them pick prospects who were precision performers at their positions at big college programs, with high football IQ, football instincts, and strong work ethics. Contrasted with upside gambles with consistent question marks such as Randle, Barden, Jernigan, etc. Randle and Jernigan were considered highly productive and pro ready though. Two of the most mind-numbing busts in recent history. They were not risky picks. They were picks the draft books loved.

Pro ready doesn't feel accurate to me but I don't remember for certain. What I saw at training camp was two very raw unpolished non-premium talents on the practice field. They also weren't IA program talents.

Reading too fast. Randle, yeah I recall reading pro ready but damn I didn't see it when he hit the field, especially not with live bullets flying.

let that cap slip outta the bag a couple of times if you've been listening.....

moving to a zone - again just like Mike McCarthy who McAdoo emulates in every conceivable way, right down to the practice and sideline attire

solari is another clue - he's coached a power scheme but he's a zone blocking specialist and it's what he believes in

If you watch Shepard it might make more sense what I'm driving at, he's surgical with his routes, footwork, fakes, the attention to detail and trying to beat the man in front of him. I'd wager he'll wind up a film junkie breaking down his opponents.

Never saw that from Randle or Jernigan, they couldn't routes the same way twice, or fight for passes in traffic, or consistently show up in games on a weekly basis.

Yes it might be over, and we all might end up really fucking sad that it has. Look, I am hopeful and optimistic about the upcoming season. Can we do that without shitting on TC? I mean the guy did win 2 Superbowls against what many people believe might be the greatest coach, QB and team of all time. I am not going out on limb when I say it is highly unlikely that McAdoo is going to be better than TC. How many Pro Football coaches have amassed a better resume during your lifetime.....Not many.

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If you watch Shepard it might make more sense what I'm driving at, he's surgical with his routes, footwork, fakes, the attention to detail and trying to beat the man in front of him. I'd wager he'll wind up a film junkie breaking down his opponents. Never saw that from Randle or Jernigan, they couldn't routes the same way twice, or fight for passes in traffic, or consistently show up in games on a weekly basis.

I hope for the best. He isn't a player I know anything about.