I think the Gmen had a chance to upgrade with the best run stuffing DT in the league and hoped that Hankins could become a DT that could push the pocket and rush the QB very effectively. What transpired IMHO is that JH was shown to be a lesser version of "Snacks", so the experiment did not work the way the Giants hoped. It may work out with a year under Hankins belt but he may not be willing to do that for less money then he may receive elsewhere for being a quality run stuffer. I think the Gmen should get a DT that can be adequate at run stuffing and excel at pushing the pocket and getting to the QB.
And Hankins could get a rush from inside in his sophomore year. I obviously defer to the coaches, but I don't think we saw his ceiling yet and I'd love to have him back.
My preference is Jared Odrick or Sen'Derrick Marks.
Some others:
Roy Miller
Paul Soliai
Kendall Reyes
Jonathan Babineaux
Sean Lissemore
Arthur Jones
Tony McDaniel
Kedric Golston
Vance Walker
Glenn Dorsey
Tyson Jackson
My preference is Jared Odrick or Sen'Derrick Marks.
Some others:
Roy Miller
Paul Soliai
Kendall Reyes
Jonathan Babineaux
Sean Lissemore
Arthur Jones
Tony McDaniel
Kedric Golston
Vance Walker
Glenn Dorsey
Tyson Jackson
Odrick or Jones please
Major injury risk.