So we obviously have a long way to go until Draft time, but I figured I would get the ball rolling a bit.
Now, we are known to take the best player available (see Eli Apple and OBJ), but we also value youth (see Eli Apple..then again Leonard Floyd wasn't a young prospect..., David Wilson and Ereck Flowers). Reese also tends to have types that he likes. For example, he likes long, tall CBs (like Eli Apple) over smaller, feistier ones (like Vernon Hargreaves III).
In other words, who the fuck knows what Jerry Reese is going to do?
But here are nine POSSIBLE targets:
RB Christian McCaffrey of Stanford - our running game has sucked for most of the year, but Paul Perkins seems to be a bright spot this year and for the year. Even so, we need a complementary back. McCaffrey is a late-first, early second rounder, IMO.
WR Corey Davis of Western Michigan - he may have catapulted himself into a top-20 pick (then again, this is a TENTATIVE thread). I think he's the third best WR behind Mike Williams and Courtland Sutton.
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster of USC - he had a very good game yesterday, which might've put him in the first round discussion. Has been plagued with inconsistency this year.
WR - Courtland Sutton - my guy. I have him as a second rounder right now, but I think he belongs in the first round discussion. Second best WR in my opinion.
TE OJ Howard of Alabama - a beast physically that was severely underutilized by Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin
TE David Njoku of Miami - amazing talent, amazing potential. Needs polish. Sy loves him.
LT Ryan Ramczyk of Wisconsin - my guy, but Sy thinks if he declares there's no way he'll be there when the Giants pick. Even so, the surgery and how ready he is for training camp will be crucial for him.
DE Taco Charlton of Michigan - similar build to JPP and could be his replacement if JPP walks in free agency. I think guys like Barnett, Harris, Lawson, etc. don't fit the build of what Reese likes in a 4-3 DE.
LB Jarrad Davis of Florida - Sy is very high on him. Could this be the year Reese finally takes a first round linebacker? He missed out on Floyd last year.
He's not eligible this year and I hope we won't be able to draft him next year since he'll likely be a top 10 pick.
I'd be fine with foreman or Mccaffrey. Davis probably won't be there when we pick.
true sophomore. Not eligible until 2018.
I'd be shocked if he fell beyond 15. I think top 10 is likely. Early as 4 when the jags pick. Last 3 years they picked guys who played college in Florida. He actually fits in well there I believe.
Our top needs are OT (doesn't seem like many quality UFA's will be there); WR #2 (there will be wideouts available as UFA's); TE (hence my OJ Howard pick); RB / PR / WR (C. McAffrey is talented and smart and will go late round 1 if he can run a 4.40 or so which is damn fast. He is 4.45 on some posts I saw about him); and, LB.
USC WR Juju Smith-Schuster - ( New Window )
I like what you did there!
This is what Rob Rang had to say about him in September....
USC WR Juju Smith-Schuster - ( New Window )
Thanks, Doc.
My guess is of the ones listed, my guess is that Sutton, McCaffrey, Howard and Njoku will be available at 32. The rest will be taken before we pick.
It is killing two birds with one stone - bettering the team in two areas. Whether we need to get one in FA or the draft or have one already on our roster (e.g., a mpre polished Jerrel Adams) is irrelevant, just need a TE who can be an all-around good player.
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TE OJ Howard of Alabama - a beast physically that was severely underutilized by Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin
A beast? Or looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane?
This is what Rob Rang had to say about him in September....
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While undeniably gifted, Howard remains far from a finished product. At this time, he is far too reliant on his size and athleticism as a route-runner, showing limited shoulder fakes and altered gaits to keep defenders guessing. Howard is not the bulldozer with the ball in his hands that his size would suggest and this lack of ideal physicality is also evident in his blocking, where he remains more pesky than powerful or passionate.
Right now, it's pretty much a projection because many are going off of how well he did last year against Clemson. He absolutely tore them up.
I will say this, Howard is a very good blocking TE. I know some may disagree, but I think he's one of the best out there.
Garett Bolles of Utah is the next best LT, IMO. He's an excellent one with a bit of snarl to his game, but the problem is he'll be a 25-year old rookie. How much of his success at Utah was due to the fact that he was more physically mature than his opponents? His age also limits his upside.
Other than that, Chad Wheeler of USC is very intriguing, as he may have the best feet of any of the OTs, but he needs to get A LOT stronger and he also has many off-the-field issues.
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True Split End with size and speed that would compliment OBJ and Shep.
USC WR Juju Smith-Schuster - ( New Window )
Ego, Prima-donna, I'd pass.
Stop with the narratives.... OBJ, Cruz and Shep on a boat in Miami until 6am is what??? - NOTHING.
Can the kid play football? YES
Has he ever been arrested? NO
If neither then stop your stupid.
Agreed. Njoku has to the sky potential. He may be one of the fastest TEs the minute he steps onto an NFL field.
And he has a brother named Evidence Njoku. I mean how cool is that?
I don't watch OGs or OCs so I can't comment on that. But no, aside from Cam Robinson and Ryan Ramczyk, I don't see any OTs worthy of a first round pick as of now. Maybe Bolles, but how many 25-year olds are taken in the first round?
The Giants desperately need a TE. If anyone knows me from the other board you know I'm the biggest Larry Donnell critic in the world. Leaping Larry's tumblefests have driven me on the brink of insanity. I love the Michigan kid Jake Butt. He tore his ACL which could mean he'll be available in later rounds. I'd love to see the Giants draft him.
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As a fan of The U.... Njoku would be a godsend, and give the offense a weapon to attack the middle of the field, a dimension we are sorely lacking. I think he's by far the best TE in the draft.
Agreed. Njoku has to the sky potential. He may be one of the fastest TEs the minute he steps onto an NFL field.
And he has a brother named Evidence Njoku. I mean how cool is that?
Does he have one named Tainted?
I really the kid, but do you see Reese taking a TE in the 1st round?
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Not a player in the nation?
I don't watch OGs or OCs so I can't comment on that. But no, aside from Cam Robinson and Ryan Ramczyk, I don't see any OTs worthy of a first round pick as of now. Maybe Bolles, but how many 25-year olds are taken in the first round?
If you don't watch them then how do you know? I'll admit, there are way to many for me to figure out so I'm not expert.
I don't think any of us need to be experts to realize the OL is horrendous. I can't see how OL in the 20's isn't worth it for a team that's OL is likely the main reason they won't win a championship.
Maybe free agency but, if not, it has to be OL. Maybe not you yet it's the same story year after year around here. The OL fails and the fans who complain the most want a skill position.
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Hopefully he's still on the board @ 32
I really the kid, but do you see Reese taking a TE in the 1st round?
Who knows? I didn't see the Giants taking a LB last year, but they very well could have if Leonard Floyd was still on the board. This team needs help on offense, there are no stud OTs that will be available if we pick (again, assuming Sy is correct and Ramczyk goes before the Giants pick), better RB value in the later rounds so that leaves WR or TE.
Personally, depending on how he runs, I'd go with Sutton.
That went out the window with his bowl performance. Like Sy said, he could be looking at a top 10 pick.
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Not a player in the nation?
I don't watch OGs or OCs so I can't comment on that. But no, aside from Cam Robinson and Ryan Ramczyk, I don't see any OTs worthy of a first round pick as of now. Maybe Bolles, but how many 25-year olds are taken in the first round?
If you don't watch them then how do you know? I'll admit, there are way to many for me to figure out so I'm not expert.
I don't think any of us need to be experts to realize the OL is horrendous. I can't see how OL in the 20's isn't worth it for a team that's OL is likely the main reason they won't win a championship.
Maybe free agency but, if not, it has to be OL. Maybe not you yet it's the same story year after year around here. The OL fails and the fans who complain the most want a skill position.
I think there are. Pat Elflein of Ohio State I think is, as is Dan Feeney of Indiana. I just can't comment on them because I have no idea how to "scout" them (not to mention, how boring is it to watch interior O-Linemen). I can't give my opinion on them.
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Not a player in the nation?
I don't watch OGs or OCs so I can't comment on that. But no, aside from Cam Robinson and Ryan Ramczyk, I don't see any OTs worthy of a first round pick as of now. Maybe Bolles, but how many 25-year olds are taken in the first round?
If you don't watch them then how do you know? I'll admit, there are way to many for me to figure out so I'm not expert.
I don't think any of us need to be experts to realize the OL is horrendous. I can't see how OL in the 20's isn't worth it for a team that's OL is likely the main reason they won't win a championship.
Maybe free agency but, if not, it has to be OL. Maybe not you yet it's the same story year after year around here. The OL fails and the fans who complain the most want a skill position.
I think there are. Pat Elflein of Ohio State I think is, as is Dan Feeney of Indiana. I just can't comment on them because I have no idea how to "scout" them (not to mention, how boring is it to watch interior O-Linemen). I can't give my opinion on them.
Ethan Pocic of LSU, Dorian Johnson of Pittsburgh and Forrest Lamp of Western Kentucky are other names I've heard on Twitter's draft circles regarding interior O-Linemen.
But yeah, can't help you there, or with Special Teamers.
DE/DT, OL and WR unless a crazy talent falls.
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Hopefully he's still on the board @ 32
I really the kid, but do you see Reese taking a TE in the 1st round?
Who knows? I didn't see the Giants taking a LB last year, but they very well could have if Leonard Floyd was still on the board. This team needs help on offense, there are no stud OTs that will be available if we pick (again, assuming Sy is correct and Ramczyk goes before the Giants pick), better RB value in the later rounds so that leaves WR or TE.
Personally, depending on how he runs, I'd go with Sutton.
As of now I take the WR from USC as Juju will be a monster split wide to OBJ and Shep in the slot.
Hasn't declared yet. But yes, especially if the pick is over 25, he'd be worth it.
With his surgery? That's awfully risky. I think the Jets will take Fournette or Cook.
There ya go
Oh boy. Ummm. my predictions:
Njoku - 4.48
Howard - 4.55
Sutton - 4.55
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With his surgery? That's awfully risky. I think the Jets will take Fournette or Cook.
Understood, but say he aces everything - surgery looks good, does great individual work, etc. - it just fits too well. The Jets built their 2010-11 run with D'brickashaw and Mangold, and Mangold will tutor the next Jets great OL from Wisconsin. RB is low on the list of needs compared to QB, OL and the back 7.
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is destined to the Jets at 6 if he grades out high at the combine.
With his surgery? That's awfully risky. I think the Jets will take Fournette or Cook.
Understood, but say he aces everything - surgery looks good, does great individual work, etc. - it just fits too well. The Jets built their 2010-11 run with D'brickashaw and Mangold, and Mangold will tutor the next Jets great OL from Wisconsin. RB is low on the list of needs compared to QB, OL and the back 7.
For sure. I just think that Woody Johnson will want to add a sexy name to his team like Fournette or Cook.
Position-wise, I know many are high on Njoku, with good reason. However, I do not think he would substantially upgrade our offense. I suspect many people would strongly disagree. But I say that only because I believe Jerrell Adams has a big ceiling and can lock down that TE spot. Njoku may have a bigger career than Adams, but if I'm looking for the player to give me the biggest spark to my offense, I think you have to go WR, which at our pick, we SHOULD be able to grab a great player.
I think Corey Davis makes this offense much, much better. We are a long ways away from ranking players by position. I like to take into account the physical and timed measurables from the combine, and look at a lot of game video. But from what I've seen thus far, my top 2 is Mike Williams and Corey Davis. It remains to be seen if these guys will be available at the Giants' pick, but they would have an enormous effect on the offense right away.
Other than WR, I would look at LT. But it's hard to find the great ones, and there are no assurances that any player, but specifically offensive linemen, will make the jump to the NFL and play well right out the gate. Players like Conklin are very rare. And I'll get my complement to Paul Perkins at RB after the first round, thank you.
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is destined to the Jets at 6 if he grades out high at the combine.
With his surgery? That's awfully risky. I think the Jets will take Fournette or Cook.
Understood, but say he aces everything - surgery looks good, does great individual work, etc. - it just fits too well. The Jets built their 2010-11 run with D'brickashaw and Mangold, and Mangold will tutor the next Jets great OL from Wisconsin. RB is low on the list of needs compared to QB, OL and the back 7.
Fournettes a player you can build an offense around. Can't remember the Jets ever having a player like that.
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Hopefully he's still on the board @ 32
I really the kid, but do you see Reese taking a TE in the 1st round?
I guess it really depends where we pick and who is on the board at the time. I do think Reese would take him if he felt he was the best player on the board or close.
Jarrad Davis / Reuben Foster (second tier)
Corey Davis / Christian McCaffrey (third tier)
We are not getting the first two, the second two might be had if we sacrifice the 32nd overall pick (wink) and a third rounder or more. I think the last two names have a shot of being there when we pick, maybe not though.
Yes, but they're several inches taller, so Eli would be able to actually see them running down the seam.
Will tye is closer to the size of a FB. Utterly useless in the red zone and he can only run a 5 yard hitch route. I had higher expectations for him and I think he is serviceable as a backup but that's about it.
This figures to be a bit harder to mock picking so late in the round(s), but NYG could have significant needs at DE and WR.
The Giants have to sign FA OLs. 3 of our top 6 OL are FA! They'll resign Pugh and look to upgrade RG or RT or both.
This figures to be a bit harder to mock picking so late in the round(s), but NYG could have significant needs at DE and WR.
Jon, your thoughts on Malik McDowell (sp?) from MSU?
This figures to be a bit harder to mock picking so late in the round(s), but NYG could have significant needs at DE and WR.
Jack Doyle would be nice. Or bring back Martellus.
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I expect to see a number of DEs, RBs, and possibly WRs off the board before the Giants pick. I hope the Giants can make a FA splash on the OL, this is not a good draft year to need OL help.
The Giants have to sign FA OLs. 3 of our top 6 OL are FA! They'll resign Pugh and look to upgrade RG or RT or both.
Newhouse and Beatty are the only 2 FAs this offseason. I'd like to keep Newhouse as depth add someone like whitworth to play LT.
This figures to be a bit harder to mock picking so late in the round(s), but NYG could have significant needs at DE and WR.
Definitely. But shit, it's a new year, why not talk about the Draft?? We're only a little less than four months away.
Obviously if you think howard is the actual best guy on the board take him. But taking out of need, especially af TE seems like the wrong way to go. I'd rather sign Doyle and draft a RB/WR/OG.
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I expect to see a number of DEs, RBs, and possibly WRs off the board before the Giants pick. I hope the Giants can make a FA splash on the OL, this is not a good draft year to need OL help.
The Giants have to sign FA OLs. 3 of our top 6 OL are FA! They'll resign Pugh and look to upgrade RG or RT or both.
Newhouse and Beatty are the only 2 FAs this offseason. I'd like to keep Newhouse as depth add someone like whitworth to play LT.
I stand corrected on Pugh but Jerry, Newhouse and Beatty are FA (according to the BBI roster page) and that's one starter and the #1 backup. There will be OL FA signed.
I didn't say we had to. I think LT is the biggest need, but I'm not willing to reach on a player just to satisfy a need.
Gotcha. Agreed then
Does everyone think the team views LT as a need? I don't know that Reese and McAdoo see LT as needing additional resources.
If Reuben Foster were to somehow drop, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat. Think Landon Collins but as a bigger LB. Incredibly violent striker with the speed to cover TEs, RBs, WRs. I think he'll run in the 4.5s with great 10 yd splits.
Also a huge fan of Malik Hooker from Ohio State. Safety may not seem a need with LC and Thompson but you cannot pass ont his kid. He will lock up a secondary thats better than the Legion of Doom. Great pickup late rd 1.
I'd also invest in DeMarcus Walker from FSU. Love him as a DE on the other side of Vernon. Kid is special playing DT too.
I'll throw another name out there...not as a 1st rounder but if we can trade down to early 2nd...Bucky Hodges. 6'7" WR/TE who could be a formidable complement to OBJ, and could easily play outside for us -- he does more often than not for VT. A bigger Plax who would give Eli a huge target.
And then there's one of my what I thought was a small school sleeper pick, WR Connor Kupp, who is seemingly shooting up draft boards. When he was supposed to go mid-3rd I was all over him; now looks like late 2nd, and that would be fine for me if his speed checks out at the Combine...btw, I've not seen him caught from behind in any highlight I've watched; indeed when chased he separates. 6'2", 215 lbs, great hands, plays outside and slot, holds school and conference records for receiving.
Does everyone think the team views LT as a need? I don't know that Reese and McAdoo see LT as needing additional resources.
It would be an anomaly for a mistake to be admitted after only two years.
Much more fun to discuss when the team's on the rise.
Much more fun to discuss when the team's on the rise.
Thanks, Jon, and back atcha, my friend!
I agree about several things, Jon. I think that Goodson may well replace Sheppard as our run-stuffing MLB, but think that if a stud MLB or OLB is there for us it might be tempting to make the defense that much more of a challenge to play against.
And, yup, LOTS of RBs in this draft, and if Perkins is seen as our lead RB, we don't need to use a #1 for our second RB...unless a gamebreaker is there for us.
And it IS nice to feel that we're on the cusp of something special if a few things break right for us in FA and the draft.
If Reuben Foster were to somehow drop, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat. Think Landon Collins but as a bigger LB. Incredibly violent striker with the speed to cover TEs, RBs, WRs. I think he'll run in the 4.5s with great 10 yd splits.
Also a huge fan of Malik Hooker from Ohio State. Safety may not seem a need with LC and Thompson but you cannot pass ont his kid. He will lock up a secondary thats better than the Legion of Doom. Great pickup late rd 1.
I'd also invest in DeMarcus Walker from FSU. Love him as a DE on the other side of Vernon. Kid is special playing DT too.
Hooker could be a top 10 pick. Agree on Foster but don't think he'll last to the 20s and doubt Reese would take him anyway.
A tall, physical outside WR to go opposite OBJ, leaving Shephard to the slot (this assumes no Cruz or a pay cut and demotion to WR4/Slot2).
Defensive line help, either a penetrating interior lineman or a rotational DE to put in the mix with Vernon, JPP (hope he is resigned), Romeo and the rest.
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Happy New Year to you. I think Goodson might be the MIKE next season and wonder if they'll value an RB high enough in this crop. The league as a whole tends to devalue them; some good runners are available in rounds 3 with regularity.
Much more fun to discuss when the team's on the rise.
Thanks, Jon, and back atcha, my friend!
I agree about several things, Jon. I think that Goodson may well replace Sheppard as our run-stuffing MLB, but think that if a stud MLB or OLB is there for us it might be tempting to make the defense that much more of a challenge to play against.
And, yup, LOTS of RBs in this draft, and if Perkins is seen as our lead RB, we don't need to use a #1 for our second RB...unless a gamebreaker is there for us.
And it IS nice to feel that we're on the cusp of something special if a few things break right for us in FA and the draft.
If Reuben Foster were to somehow drop, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat. Think Landon Collins but as a bigger LB. Incredibly violent striker with the speed to cover TEs, RBs, WRs. I think he'll run in the 4.5s with great 10 yd splits.
Also a huge fan of Malik Hooker from Ohio State. Safety may not seem a need with LC and Thompson but you cannot pass ont his kid. He will lock up a secondary thats better than the Legion of Doom. Great pickup late rd 1.
I'd also invest in DeMarcus Walker from FSU. Love him as a DE on the other side of Vernon. Kid is special playing DT too.
I think Howard is good at blocking. He looks really well rounded. Though getting a playmaker on D wouldn't be terrible.
If we can get Cowboy OG Leary he is an upgrade over OG J. Jerry. But I would not be surprised if the Giants offer Jerry a deal either. This is a thin OL group.
We have to trust that Solari can work with our OT's this off-season, maybe have them go to that OL camp in AZ, and they improve their play enough to be at least "average / acceptable" in pass protection. That is both Flowers and Hart of course.
Year 2 with Solari will be better than year 1. It has to be because by and large we've sucked on the edges.
If we can get Cowboy OG Leary he is an upgrade over OG J. Jerry. But I would not be surprised if the Giants offer Jerry a deal either. This is a thin OL group.
We have to trust that Solari can work with our OT's this off-season, maybe have them go to that OL camp in AZ, and they improve their play enough to be at least "average / acceptable" in pass protection. That is both Flowers and Hart of course.
Year 2 with Solari will be better than year 1. It has to be because by and large we've sucked on the edges.
Andrew Whitworth!
He didn't rob us. He was signed as a depth backup when Newhouse went down. He was a last resort when we picked him up, and was treated that way. Seems to me he earned his money just like some of the other guys who are at the fringes of the roster. And that's by being available if needed.
top TE's also a top RB to go with Perkins I like
Foreman I think he is gonna be a beast .
WR with size I wonder if there will be a worthwhile pick
at that point . Wouldn't mind Ruben Foster for the D either
That went out the window with his bowl performance. Like Sy said, he could be looking at a top 10 pick.
Agree. He'd be a terrific pick for the Giants. One can still hope (trade up).
Year 2 with Solari will be better than year 1. It has to be because by and large we've sucked on the edges.
Andrew Whitworth!
Over the course of the games I saw and in youtube highlights, he showed some of the same flaws in pass protection as Flowers; bending at the waist, overextending, and not sinking into his squat. But in the FSU/Michigan bowl game, against a taller guy in Charlton, he was much more balanced (not that Charlton didn't get over on him several times).
He will likely go somewhere between 25-40. He's a guy with potential, but nothing like a finished prospect. I'd rather trade a 1 and 3 for Ramczyk than take him, because RR is a plug and play starter imo.
WR Ju Ju Smith Shuster USC - has Dez Bryant type physical ability and some Dez Bryant type diva in him. Buyer beware.
WR Corey Davis Western Michigan - showed he could play with the big boys in their bowl game. Reminds me of Kevin White (W Virginia). Seems to be a good kid too. Clean pick.
DE DeMarcus Walker Florida State - physically almost a clone of Olivier Vernon except with more power. Can rush from the outside and the inside (15 sacks this year). Plays the run equally well. Thick and powerful from top to bottom. Team captain. Giants type of pick.
CB Adoree Jackson USC - gifted athlete who can do it all for a team (assuming his knee is okay). A little small for the Giants liking as a CB but the athletic skills may be too good to pass up.
CB Marshon Lattimore Ohio State - Giants sized CB from a big school. Would be a replacement for DRC if he goes elsewhere which I hope he doesn't.
Last possibility as things currently stand would be OLB Tim Williams from Alabama if he falls about 8-10 spots. It could happen if teams are less than impressed with his interviews and his recent off field baggage. He would create an instant problem for any O line on passing downs.
So that's it for now. But you can rest pretty comfortable it won't be a QB (yet), a LT (what start all over) or a TE (none good enough for this pick).
2) WR Courtland Sutton of SMU
3) LB Duke Riley of LSU
4) RB Jamaal Williams of BYU or Brian Hill of Wyoming
5) CB Damontae Kazee of San Diego State
6) DT Larry Ogunjobi of Charlotte
7) OG Greg Pyke of Georgia
BTW, look at some of the Cooper Kupp highlights and tell me what you think...I believe that he can be an impact player on a team like ours.
1. OT Ryan Ramczyk - not sure how bad his injury is
2. DE Harold Landry BC - huge fan... think he plays the run better than most other DEs and gets to the QB
3. WR Chad Hansen Cal - if you don't know yet... you will... he may be a 2nd rounder
4. DT Davon Godchaux LSU - like his game. Not sure if he will be here.
5. CB Brandon Facyson VT - like what i saw... not sure where he is ranked but wouldn't shock me if he is a 2nd rounder. CB position is really deep this year.
6. QB Davis Webb Cal - has a big arm with decent accuracy, but locks onto targets and isn't great and getting through reads. Again who knows where he will shake out. He will be at the SR bowl.
7. WR Dupri or Duval from LSU - they both will probably run like the wind, but their passing offense was so bad i would bet one of them falls and i take a chance on a raw talented WR
Really like OJ Howard a lot. Think he is the best TE. Also like Njoku a lot too. I think Curtis Samuel is amazing but is so different i don't think i could just use him as a WR. Curious where Donta Foreman will shake out too. So big and powerful. He could be a first rounder or a 4th rounder. If DT Vita Vea Washington comes out he would go on my list very quickly. Kid is a beast! This is a great draft!
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you must be kidding. He robbed the Giants this year.
He didn't rob us. He was signed as a depth backup when Newhouse went down. He was a last resort when we picked him up, and was treated that way. Seems to me he earned his money just like some of the other guys who are at the fringes of the roster. And that's by being available if needed.
X, that's like saying you pissed your car insurance premiums away last year because you never had a claim.
BTW, look at some of the Cooper Kupp highlights and tell me what you think...I believe that he can be an impact player on a team like ours.
I agree with you there. From the U games that I've seen, Njoku rarely had his hand in the dirt and was blocking. He mainly lined up more in the receiver role than as an inline blocking TE. And why not? The kid is a freak athletically the likes of which we haven't seen since who? Vernon Davis? Gronk? So yeah, perhaps OJ Howard would be a better fit, but Njoku may have a bit more potential as a receiver. Both are beasts though, IMO.
I'll look at Kupp later. I've heard great things about him though.
In comment 13303568 XBRONX said: you must be kidding. He robbed the Giants this year.
X, that's like saying you pissed your car insurance premiums away last year because you never had a claim.
Except they had a claim and Beatty was nowhere to be found. So it's like buying insurance and then finding out the insurance company went belly up when you put in a claim.
I agree. I think Howard is more ready (especially blocking) now and has the higher floor, but Njoku has the higher ceiling and offers more in the passing game.