Just speculation by a casual fan...
But I wonder if TE and Line backer are not in good shape and if the cupboard isn't overflowing it's fairly well stocked.
I think Adams showed a lot coming from nowhere. Ellison is not only a good blocker and versatile (a hybrid fullback) but I think he's a very underrated and capable receiver able to run a seam and exploit a defense that's figures to be stretched as thin as a rubber band holding up a ten lb. weight. I'm not sure Tye makes this roster.
Point? I'm not sure that there's a glaring need for a TE this year.
Ditto with our linebackers. Kennard and Robinson were healthy last year, they figure to profit from that experience and enjoy a year of exponential growth. There's underrated talent between those two, strength, speed and agility. Goodson has been working hard, I think he's the answer on first down and more. Cassillas and Thomas figure to be more than just Jags (if only barely) so I see talent, experience and depth.
In a draft that's deep I think we'll see a fine player at 23 - only I don't think it's at our position of greatest need. So I don't think it's going to be offensive tackle (though Lamp, if available, is a possiblility and might even free Pugh to go back to tackle in an emergency).
Hankins' loss provides need and the hours logged by Vernon and JPP provide need too - all the dollars tied up in DE's notwithstanding. DT's don't usually interest Jerry enough to splurge a first rounder on and this years draft might indicate real talent at the position in round two.
Conclusion: The BPA is likely to be on the defensive line and I think that will provide a confluence where need joins talent. Therefore........and acknowledging that I don't know a lot, I predict a DE or Lamp.
Hell, not knowing much has never stopped anyone here from pontificating has it?
...I think you make several solid points leading to the conclusion about DE or Lamp.
I'm just going on a hunch when I say that -- even though our secondary is pretty well set -- this Draft is absolutely loaded with secondary talent at both CB and Safety.
L.O.A.D.E.D.
Maybe a very, very good secondary player drifts down to us at 23 and Jerry Reese can't resist.
Another thought (guess) that goes against your well-reasoned thread-starter... and that's Cam Robinson, OT out of Alabama. If he slides to 23, I'm certainly not complaining about filling a desperate, desperate need with this big guy who is pretty damn athletic. I know he's dinged and has has been arrested, but IMO he will turn out to be a much better Pro than our current Left Tackle.
So much remote throwing that I'm buying Best Buy stock.
The Giants are going to draft an impact player in the first round - it may very well be a lineman - but I can see them drafting a LB or a TE if one they really like drops to them and is ranked high on their board - I can see them going CB too - it's really gonna depend on how the board falls -- but i'm sceptical that an Olineman with value will fall to them -- very sceptical -- there are only a couple of them available and they are not the best of options this year -- the ones that are even remotely good will have been snapped up because the Giants are not the only team that needs Olinemen
The Giants are going to draft an impact player in the first round - it may very well be a lineman - but I can see them drafting a LB or a TE if one they really like drops to them and is ranked high on their board - I can see them going CB too - it's really gonna depend on how the board falls -- but i'm sceptical that an Olineman with value will fall to them -- very sceptical -- there are only a couple of them available and they are not the best of options this year -- the ones that are even remotely good will have been snapped up because the Giants are not the only team that needs Olinemen
Yep... this is a Draft where the Giants could go in many different directions, and it may not be an obvious need at 23. Come later rounds, "need" will definitely come into focus. But Round 1? Gonna be a guessing game.
I really hope they don't draft Robinson...just to piss you off.
Pugh is very likely to be e too expensive. Jerry is no long term answer and is easily cutable. Flowers who knows? Fluker is on a one year deal. If Lamp is a stud. Grab him
It also says Pugh will sign elsewhere in 2018 for mega-bucks. So, if the Giants value Lamp as much as Dave Te does, he could end up being the pick. Lamp is pretty versatile and would make the loss of Pugh of less impact.
If Lamp is there at #23, he's my guess for the pick.