Not a subscriber and the source is likely Kiper Jr. as its from the rotoworld blurb I came across below but the last line is what caught my eye...
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. writes that "[i]f [Miami TE David Njoku] shows out for scouts at the [C]ombine, he could be the top tight end off the board."
Njoku's draft stock is as sizzling as that of any player in the country. Earlier this month, an NFL scout told CBS Sports draft analyst Dane Brugler that the 6-foot-4, 240-pounder has more upside than any tight end prospect he has ever evaluated. Kiper slots Njoku into his latest Big Board at No. 22. Fittingly, his No. 21 prospect is Alabama TE O.J. Howard. Should Njoku not be selected as the first tight end off the board in April, then it will almost certainly be Howard who earns that initial call. The Giants are one team reportedly salivating over Njoku. |
Last year, Floyd was the talk of the town.....but I still doubt he was a real target.
Conklin on the other hand seems to check all the boxes the Giants like.....
This year.....TE is a major need for the Giants....no secret.
It so happens to be one of the most talented TE class in NFL history.....logic might lead people to believe we desire the top talent.
or just as likely,
It can also be that we have a TE targeted in the 2nd or 3rd round.
I can assure everyone of one thing....the Giants will draft a TE.
and
if they don't.....then the Giants got out played by someone.
Absolutely, let's stick to the myriad finished product perfect candidates that will be available in the bottom third of each round.
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is another "athlete" who has some area of his game that is a work in progress.
Absolutely, let's stick to the myriad finished product perfect candidates that will be available in the bottom third of each round.
Gato with the dunk! 😂
^This.
Well, if you can't trust the scouts, who can you trust?
How do you know this isnt the smoke screen??
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per usual...
How do you know this isnt the smoke screen??
Because there solid leaks in the Giants FO year in and year out
Who are the top players at their positions?
Who are the top players around a position of need?
Who did they interview at the East West Shrine Game?
Who did they interview at the Senior Bowl?
Who did they interview at the Combine?
Which Pro days did they attend?
Which Pro Days did senior people attend.. aka Jerry Reese, Marc Ross.. etc etc,,
Which of these players are expected to be available when the Giants pick.. and which of those players meet a need..
Its not that hard..
Im in NYC and I was aware last year that the Titans wanted Conklin and were willing to trade up to get him..
He did a front flip in the end zone against Pitt,went to Miami,and is from New Jersey.That sounds like BPA to me.
here is what I see..
Giants TE's suck..
Giants need a TE...
There are two TE's likely to go in round one..
Giants have got to want at least one of those..
Giants have the HOTS for David Njoku.. because Howard is expected by most not to be there..
here is what I see..
Giants TE's suck..
Giants need a TE...
There are two TE's likely to go in round one..
Giants have got to want at least one of those..
Giants have the HOTS for David Njoku.. because Howard is expected by most not to be there..
Agreed. I'd love Njoku, despite his concentration drops and that he needs work on his blocking. But my guess is the Giants draft one of Howard, Njoku, or Hodges.
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The Giants need a TE but they aren't moving up to get one. They will stay put and draft the best guy out there whether it be a TE or not. There are no leaks here, everyone knows it already.
No argument here - but do you really believe that the Giants would be "salivating" over anyone at this stage, before the combine even happened?
Even if someone left the back door to the Giants draft room open, at this point, anything you hear about specific players is probably useless.
Some of you guys are unreal - "Way to go Reese, letting everyone know who you want! Again!"
Ridiculous.
What he would do in this passing game....
What he would do in this passing game....
Sy, I read somewhere that he's somewhat of a project. Did I misread?
And I will say this, if it happens, I won't be upset. I'm all about the Giants getting great, impact players, and Howard is that.
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player in this class. I've been touting him since November. He is a Vernon Davis type freak with more football skills.
What he would do in this passing game....
Sy, I read somewhere that he's somewhat of a project. Did I misread?
I wouldn't call him a project any more than any of the other TEs. He didn't block in line as much as Howard or Leggett...but he did enough. He ran a diverse route tree. He is far along as a pass catcher skill wise. His body may have a little more maturing to do...but I wouldn't put the project label on him at all.
It seems Kiper has little understanding or places little value in BPA unless some player has dropped so many positions (according to his rankings) that "you can't pass up ____ here".
More ESPN BS (not a knock on the OP)
He does however tick a lot of boxes that the Giants like in their first rounder:
Early entry, physical specimen, big school
There's buzz like this surrounding every NFL team during every draft. Sometimes some of them are right. Stopped watch. Every year. Per usual...
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You can't outright dismiss the possibility of leaks, or that many draft picks are fairly obvious well before April.
No argument here - but do you really believe that the Giants would be "salivating" over anyone at this stage, before the combine even happened?
Even if someone left the back door to the Giants draft room open, at this point, anything you hear about specific players is probably useless.
jcn, for sure, a lot of this stuff is click bait. I just wanted to make the point that a lot of this chatter is stuff the beat is hearing from scouts, rather than Reese, eg, a prominent figure in the war room.
Can he run ? - yes
Can he jump ? (big yes)
Can he catch - yes
Can he run over people ? - yes
Is he an A-1 big receiver prospect - heck yes
Do we need that ? - yes; (we just released Victor Cruz)
Same thing we have heard about TE coming out for the last 5 years in the 1st 2 rounds.
G. Olsen is 255lbs
T. Kelce is 260+ lbs
J. Graham is 265 lbs
Gronk is 275 lbs
Those are guys who are big and can run and are mismatches
He seems to be most like J. Reed of Wash, a guy who cant play on the OL. Reed also, for as athletic as he is and mismatches he creates has only avd over 11 ypc 1 time - as a rookie. He also takes a beating
Then he has NO business being a tight end (especially at the pro level) ...
But that's the point, as receiver he'll be blocking guys that are his weight (but MOSTLY a lot smaller)
At Miami. he did play on the outside, and did very well.
In my view, we have two skill position needs - a big wide receiver (like Reuben Randle, minus "Rocks for Brains") or another OBJ type (very hard to find)
Sure, it would be nice to find a TE that can block & catch, but the catch element is secondary if need #1 is solved. The key to the current blocking dilemma is to fix the O-line the right way and add a good blocking fullback..
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per usual...
How do you know this isnt the smoke screen??
Because there solid leaks in the Giants FO year in and year out
Please provide evidence for these "solid leaks". Thanks in advance.
And I will say this, if it happens, I won't be upset. I'm all about the Giants getting great, impact players, and Howard is that.
Don't know about any dream, but I agree about the TE situation.