Giants
Schwartz NYP: Giants’ grueling schedule a test of endurance as much as skill
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/giants-grueling-schedule-a-test-of-endurance-as-much-as-skill/?
Walder NYDN: NY Giants schedule will leave team less rested than opponents
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-giants-schedule-leave-team-rested-opponents-article-1.3086398
Kratch NJ.com: Giants got screwed by NFL, but there's no reason to whine about Cowboys in Week 1 | Schedule takeaways
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/giants_got_screwed_by_nfl_but_dont_whine_about_dal.html
QB
Raanan ESPN NY: Giants, Eli Manning say memorabilia dealer misrepresented emails
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19212353
TE
Traina Inside Football: A Closer Look at Why the Giants Must Draft a Tight End
https://insidefootball.com/archives/2101
OL
RV SNY: Reese: Giants will 'experiment' with offensive line lineup
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/reese-giants-will-experiment-with-offensive-line-lineup/225608264?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter
LT
Walder NYDN: Flowers holds no guarantees on Giants’ starting left tackle job
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/flowers-holds-no-guarantees-giants-starting-left-tackle-job-article-1.3084644
DT
Eckel NJ.com: NFL Draft 2017: Will Giants try to replace Johnathan Hankins
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/04/nfl_draft_2017_will_giants_try_to_replace_johnatha.html
DE
Duggan NJ.com: Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul unsure if he'll be ready for minicamp after core surgery
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/giants_jason_pierre-paul_unsure_if_hell_be_ready_f.html
CB
Withiam NYP: Dez Bryant way late (or early) to Janoris Jenkins beef
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/dez-bryant-way-late-or-early-to-janoris-jenkins-beef/?
NFL
ARIZONA
McLellan AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals 2017 schedule provides motivation
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/21/arizona-cardinals-2017-schedule-provides-motivation/100749000/
Somers AZ Central: NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals depth chart, top prospects
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-prospects-arizona-cardinals-depth-chart/100765190/
ATLANTA
Bradley AJC: The Falcons in 2017: They should be good, but what if they’re not?
http://markbradley.blog.myajc.com/2017/04/21/the-falcons-in-2017-they-should-be-good-but-what-if-theyre-not/
BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Ravens really couldn't have drawn up a better schedule themselves
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/235780/ravens-really-couldnt-have-drawn-up-a-better-schedule-themselves
Snyder Detroit Free Press: Harbaugh connection gives Ravens draft edge with Michigan players
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/04/21/michigan-football-harbaughs/100750616/
BUFFALO
Pergament Buffalo News: Bills get little national visibility or respect in NFL schedule
http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/21/bills-get-little-national-visibility-respect-nfl-schedule/
Bowen Bills.com: Bills awarded waiver claim for S Elston
http://buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-awarded-waiver-claim-for-S-Elston/84fbb609-96de-4d53-bdc9-1c5f9a4e0a0b
CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: McCaffrey or Fournette? Carolina Panthers GM offers clues in pre-draft news conference
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article145995174.html
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers general manager gushes about running backs in draft, talks about fit
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article145957354.html
Person Charlotte Observer: Has there been a change in the status of Panthers OT Michael Oher?
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article146002884.html
CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Answering the Bears’ biggest draft questions
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/adam-l-jahns-answering-the-bears-biggest-draft-questions/amp/
CINCINNATI
Dehner Cin Enquirer: Bengals draft strategy: Cornerbacks
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/04/21/bengals-draft-strategy-cornerbacks/100687418/
CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Mitch Trubisky still a serious candidate for Browns at No. 1, sources say
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/04/mitch_trubisky_still_a_serious.html
Mako Browns.com: Joe Haden healthy, motivated as Browns open offseason workouts
http://clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Joe-Haden-healthy-motivated-as-Browns-open-offseason-workouts/c018e5b0-a6d6-4ddc-bf90-1e6ad166cb8f
DALLAS
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Defense needs help, but history and logic are reasons Cowboys should draft offense in first round
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/21/defense-needs-help-history-logic-reasons-cowboys-draft-offense-first-roun
Taylor ESPN Dallas: Dak Prescott must outplay litany of big-time QBs for Cowboys to thrive
http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4759400/dak-prescott-must-outplay-litany-of-big-time-quarterbacks-for-cowboys-to-thrive
DENVER
Jhabalva Denver Post: The Broncos may draft an offensive tackle in the first round, and his rookie year could be brutal. Take it from those who know.
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/21/broncos-offensive-line-nfl-draft/
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions' Quinn on lessons learned from Pats drafting Aaron Hernandez
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/20/aaron-hernandez-draft/100716476/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL draft TE analysis: Lions' pick could affect Eric Ebron's future
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-preview-tight-ends/100737652/
HOUSTON
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans GM Rick Smith says no pressure to draft a QB in first round
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Rick-Smith-no-pressure-draft-quarterback-11089998.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans' GM Rick Smith expects Vince Wilfork to retire
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-GM-Rick-Smith-expects-Vince-Wilfork-retire-11089846.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Rick Smith on Texans' Jadeveon Clowney: 'I think he's hungry'
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Rick-Smith-on-Texans-Jadeveon-Clowney-I-think-11089944.php?cmpid=twitter-desktop
INDIANAPOLIS
Bowen Colts.com: How Much Will Johnathan Hankins Help Colts Defense?
http://colts.com/news/article-1/How-Much-Will-Johnathan-Hankins-Help-Colts-Defense/0559760e-0ad6-4bd4-919c-df75bcaeaaa2
JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Tom Coughlin says Jaguars moving down from No. 4 “always a consideration”
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-21/tom-coughlin-says-jaguars-moving-down-no-4-always-consideration
Kaye WTLV: Jaguars News and Notes: Jags are open to a trade down, won't address Mixon's status on draft board
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/mb/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/jaguars-news-and-notes-joe-mixon-trading-draft-picks-blake-bortles-option/433079709
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: Jaguars Notebook: Marrone ‘surprised’ by Albert’s lack of communication
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-21/jaguars-notebook-marrone-surprised-albert-s-lack-communication
KANSAS CITY
Murphy SI.com: WHAT IF … JIM HARBAUGH HAD STUCK WITH ALEX SMITH AS HIS 49ERS QUARTERBACK?
https://www.si.com/specials/greatest-sports-what-ifs/nfl/2017/alex-smith-jim-harbaugh-san-francisco-49ers-quarterback?xid=socialflow_twitter_si
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Krasovic UTSD: Philip Rivers sees early opportunity for L.A. Bolts
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-philip-rivers-20170421-story.html
MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins might be better and get worse results in 2017
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article145920354.html
Schad Palm Beach Post: NFL Draft 2017: Reshad Jones hopes Miami Dolphins go defense
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-2017-reshad-jones-hopes-miami-dolphins-go-defense/
NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: James White's deal a good example of compromise between player, team
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802722/james-whites-deal-a-good-example-of-compromise-between-player-team?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter
NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Thoughts on Manti Te'o, Reuben Foster, the schedule and more
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_716cc8ae-26a5-11e7-b6fc-8f96760e96d9.html?utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter& utm_campaign=user-share
Erickson NO Advocate: Saints showed last season why versatility is key for safeties in 2016 NFL draft
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_7cb1732e-212b-11e7-8c39-5795e9830433.html
NEW YORK JETS
Costello NYP: Why Jets’ draft needs not so simple as ‘best player available’
http://nypost.com/2017/04/21/why-jets-draft-needs-not-so-simple-as-best-player-available/
OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: Troubled Joe Mixon impressed Raiders during visit
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/troubled-joe-mixon-impressed-raiders-during-visit/
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Coach Jack Del Rio says Marshawn Lynch `excited to play for the Raiders’
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/21/coach-jack-del-rio-says-marshawn-lynch-excited-to-play-for-the-raiders/
Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin)
4/21/17, 2:07 PM
McKenzie: "Both Jack and I know what a good linebacker looks like. We're going to get a couple before we play in September."
PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles draft experts are on the same page
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170421_Eagles_draft_experts_are_on_the_same_page.html
Kempski Phillyvoice: Eagles mailbag: Are the Eagles likely to trade Jordan Matthews this offseason?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-mailbag-are-eagles-likely-trade-jordan-matthews-offseason/
Sielski Phil.com: You want to draft Joe Mixon? Fine. Just be honest about it.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20170423_You_want_to_draft_Joe_Mixon__Fine__Just_be_honest_about_it_.html?
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Times, dates released for Steelers 2017 schedule; Christmas game set
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/04/20/Steelers-schedule-2017-Christmas-game-NFL-schedule/stories/201704200192
Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Post Gazette: In the NFL draft teams are constantly weighing risk versus reward
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/04/22/Steelers-NFL-draft-Martavis-Bryant-risk-reward-Chris-Godwin-John-Ross-Corey-Davis-Mike-Williams/stories/201704220012
SAN FRANCISCO
Inman SJ Mercury News: NFL draft: 49ers can’t ignore offensive line’s depth
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-49ers-cant-ignore-offensive-lines-depth/
SEATTLE
Bell News Tribune: GM John Schneider completes new frontier in bettering Seahawks: Learning from Navy SEALs
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/seahawks-insider-blog/article146056874.html
Condotta Seattle Times: Raiders confirm deadline to sign Marshawn Lynch is the NFL Draft
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/raiders-confirm-theyd-like-to-sign-marshawn-lynch-by-the-nfl-draft/
Ching ESPN: How Cyril Grayson landed an NFL deal without ever playing college football
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19192089/seattle-seahawks-cyril-grayson-incredible-rise-lsu-tigers-track-star-nfl-player
Cohen Seattle PI: John Schneider: 'Odds are' Richard Sherman stays with Seahawks
http://seattlepi.com/sports/football/article/Seahawks-Richard-Sherman-John-Schneider-11089190.php
TAMPA BAY
Auman TB Times: Beat Giants and Jets? Bucs have doubled up New York before
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/beat-giants-and-jets-bucs-have-doubled-up-new-york-before/2321144
Auman TB Times: Oh, snap! Bucs guard Ali Marpet transitions to center
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/oh-snap-bucs-g-ali-marpet-transitions-to-center-this-spring/2321189
WASHINGTON
Clarke Washington Post: Bruce Allen faces greatest Redskins challenge: Getting Daniel Snyder a new stadium deal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/bruce-allen-faces-greatest-redskins-challenge-getting-daniel-snyder-a-new-stadium-deal/2017/04/21/be2942cc-1ebb-11e7-a0a7-8b2a45e3dc84_story.html?tid=sm_tw_ps
Jones Washington Post: Redskins re-sign restricted free agent running back Chris Thompson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2017/04/21/redskins-re-sign-restricted-free-agent-running-back-chris-thompson/
Keim ESPN Washington: Redskins re-sign Chris Thompson, but still seeking backfield help
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/235800/redskins-re-sign-chris-thompson-but-still-seeking-backfield-help
Draft
NFL.com: Mike Mayock connects 10 NFL clubs with draft prospects
"New York Giants
If the Giants want Alabama TE O.J. Howard, they'd better trade up. "I don't think he'll be there at No. 23," Mayock said of the former Crimson Tide star. "As a matter of fact, if I had to name my top 10, and when my top 100 list comes out next week before the draft, he'll be in the top 10 or 12. That's how good a football player I think he is." A more realistic TE option for the Giants: Miami's David Njoku."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801854/article/mike-mayock-connects-10-nfl-clubs-with-draft-prospects
Brugler CBS Sports: NFL Draft: The intriguing prospect from each FBS program who could go undrafted
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-the-intriguing-prospect-from-each-fbs-program-who-could-go-undrafted/
Paylor KC Star: The Star’s first-round NFL Draft projection, version 3.0
"23. New York Giants
OT Cam Robinson, Alabama: Robinson visited the Giants recently, and if he ever gets his technique down, he could be a Pro Bowler. Ramcyzk could also be an option, but he hasn’t worked out as he recovers from a torn labrum. And that could drop his stock some."
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article146092869.html
Becht SI.com: Mock draft: What if NFL teams drafted based only on college on-field production
https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/04/21/nfl-mock-draft-college-stats
Barnwell ESPN: Barnwell's '17 All-Trades Mock Draft
http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/story/_/id/19157025/bill-barnwell-2017-all-trades-mock-nfl-draft-first-round-deals-all-32-teams
WR/TE
McGinn Mil JS: Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Wide receivers, tight ends
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/21/ranking-nfl-draft-prospects-wide-receivers-tight-ends/100718406/
WR
Bergman NFL.com: Corey Davis works out, makes one-handed catch in video
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801774/article/corey-davis-works-out-makes-onehanded-catch-in-video
NFL.com: John Ross off some draft boards due to injuries
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801683/article/mayock-john-ross-off-some-draft-boards-due-to-injuries
TE
Birkett Detroit Free Press: NFL draft: Old-school Alabama TE O.J. Howard redefines position
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/21/2017-nfl-draft-alabama-tight-end-oj-howard/100742000/
DL
Eckel NJ.com: NFL Draft 2017: How scouts rank the top 10 defensive linemen
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/04/nfl_draft_2017_how_scouts_rank_the_top_10_defensiv.html
LB
Zierlein NFL.com: 2017 NFL Draft: Haason Reddick, Reuben Foster lead LB class
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000801705/article/2017-nfl-draft-haason-reddick-reuben-foster-lead-lb-class
McClain Houston Chronicle: NFL Draft -Sizing up the linebackers
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-Draft-Sizing-up-the-linebackers-11089880.php
S
JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN)
4/21/17, 5:07 PM
Jamal Adams told me the Jets basically told him in his visit, "You're wasting your time. Why are you here?" They don't think he's there at 6
La Canfora CBS Sports: NFL Draft: How Obi Melifonwu has gone from an unknown to a likely first-round pick
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-draft-how-obi-melifonwu-has-gone-from-an-unknown-to-a-likely-first-round-pick/
Stapleton The Record: Unpredictability threatening Peppers' first-round chances
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/04/21/unpredictability-threatening-peppers-first-round-chances/100741330/
History
Rock Newsday: Hit or miss: Giants 1st-round picks since 1986
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/hit-or-miss-giants-1st-round-picks-since-1986-1.2633090
Bears.com: Rddie Macon, First black player in Bears history dies
"Macon was selected by the Bears in the second round of the 1952 draft out of Pacific and appeared in 23 games over two seasons before rejoining his college coach in the Canadian Football League."
http://chicagobears.com/news/article-1/First-black-player-in-Bears-history-dies/aee76f5f-17cd-4c38-bbeb-1ba54fe3b075
Tomasson Twincities.com: How did the Vikings draft their best team? From a hospital room
http://www.twincities.com/2017/04/21/vikings-1967-draft-three-guys-picked-a-great-class-out-of-a-hospital-room/
Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Buffalo Bills made a debacle in first common draft 50 years ago
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2017/04/21/buffalo-bills-made-debacle-first-common-draft-50-years-ago/100669542/
Gosselin Talk of Fame: THE ALL-TIME FLORIDA STATE NFL TEAM
http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/the-all-time-florida-state-nfl-team/
Giants Birthdays 4-22
Danny Buggs WR D3-West Virginia 1975 NYG 1975-1976 4-22-1953
Jeff Hostetler QB D3-West Virginia 1984 NYG 1984-1992 4-22-1961
Glenn Parker LG FA-KC 2000 NYG 2000-2001 4-22-1966
Bob Topp E D13-Michigan 1954 NYG 1954 4-22-1932
Arguably they needed a guard and a right tackle anyway, now more so, and they pick at 19.
I am all in with Daves (and mine prior) suggestion - Lamp / 23, however, don't be surprised if the player goes at 19.
RB
Schneier 247 Sports: Paul Perkins: I thank Rashad for laying down the template for us
http://nyg.247sports.com/Bolt/Paul-Perkins-I-thank-Rashad-for-laying-down-the-template-for-us-52410407
NFL
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: NFL draft: Cardinals' depth, swap of tackles mean no urgency on O-line
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/21/nfl-draft-cardinals-depth-swap-tackles-mean-no-urgency-o-line/100657914/
BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Eric Weddle: This will be the strongest, most in-shape Ravens team ever
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/35452/eric-weddles-this-will-be-the-strongest-most-in-shape-ravens-team-ever
DALLAS
Dallas Morning News: Stephen Jones: La'el Collins is an option at right tackle, but our preference is too keep him at guard
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/21/stephen-jones-lael-collins-option-right-tackle-butour-preference-keep-guard?tab=conversation
MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: olphins' Bushrod happy to be with back; QB Doughty is friends with OL prospect Lamp
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-golf-20170421-story.html
NEW ENGLAND
Howe Boston Herald: Hunting for gems that may Patriots in NFL draft
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/hunting_for_gems_that_may_patriots_in_nfl_draft
Daniels Providence Journal: As NFL Draft gets closer, Patriots’ needs become more defined
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20170421/as-nfl-draft-gets-closer-patriots-needs-become-more-defined
OAKLAND
Bair CSN Bay Area: MCKENZIE NOT CONSIDERING ALDON SMITH'S STATUS HEADING INTO NFL DRAFT
http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/mckenzie-not-considering-aldon-smiths-status-heading-nfl-draft
SEATTLE
Kapadia ESPN Seattle: Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett: I'm preparing myself for August
http://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/25365/seahawks-wr-tyler-lockett-im-preparing-myself-for-august
TAMPA BAY
Jones TB Times: Jones: FSU-Bucs draft connection, coincidental or cagey?
http://www.tbo.com/sports/jones-fsu-bucs-draft-connection-coincidental-or-cagey-20170421/
WASHINGTON
Czarda Redskins.com: A Look Back At Josh Norman's First Year With The Redskins
http://redskins.com/news/article-1/A-Look-Back-At-Josh-Normans-First-Year-With-The-Redskins/6f256bb8-5b67-4176-858a-268bf98c1294
Draft
Martinez Fort Worth Star Telegram: Undrafted free agent or seventh-round pick? What’s the best route?
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/nfl-insider/article146106734.html
RB
Jhabalva Denver Post: Mike Mayock: Christian McCaffrey is top 10-15 pick in NFL draft
http://www.denverpost.com/2017/04/21/mike-mayock-christian-mccaffrey-nfl-draft/
Kratch NJ.com: William Stanback hoping for NFL shot 4 years after thunderous hit vs. Rutgers
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/william_stanback_nfl_hopeful_giants_rutgers.html
Amato Daily News Herald: MTSU's I'Tavius Mathers has been in contact with NFL teams
http://www.dnj.com/story/sports/college/mtsu/2017/04/21/tavius-mathers-has-been-contact-nfl-teams/100561126/
FB
Miller B/R: NFL Draft 400: Ranking the Draft's Top Fullbacks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704106-nfl-draft-400-ranking-the-drafts-top-fullbacks
WR
Miller B/R: NFL Draft 400: Ranking the Draft's Top Wide Receivers
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704305-nfl-draft-400-ranking-the-drafts-top-wide-receivers
TE
Villa Miami Herald: FIU tight end Jonnu Smith moving up on NFL Draft boards
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/conference-usa/florida-international-university/article145964084.html
T
Milles News Tribune: Zach Banner: A large man with big-time NFL aspirations
http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article146123214.html
C
Murray Dominion Post: WVU center Orlosky likely to go in NFL draft
http://www.dominionpost.com/Mobile/716011.aspx
DT
White SB Nation: Malik McDowell is ready to wreck havoc in the NFL
Retired NFL defensive end Stephen White sees a pass rusher miscast in college who could end up being a force on the next level.
http://www.sbnation.com/2017/4/21/15352828/malik-mcdowell-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2017
DE
McBride Boston Globe: DE Myles Garrett is not lacking in talent or confidence
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/21/myles-garrett-not-lacking-talent-confidence/BGz3nShWiiGXSLz3evMetK/story.html
Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile: No. 6 — Alabama DL Jonathan Allen, shaky medicals but outstanding potential
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-profile-no-6-alabama-dl-jonathan-allen-shaky-medicals-outstanding-potential-192620720.html
LB
Miller B/R: How Haason Reddick Became the Biggest Rising Star in the 2017 NFL Draft Class
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704864-how-haason-reddick-became-the-biggest-rising-star-in-the-2017-nfl-draft-class
CB
Schnell SI.com: How Kevin King, the hidden gem of an NFL-bound secondary, became a draft late riser
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/04/21/kevin-king-nfl-draft-washington
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Edelson Asbury Park Press: Monmouth's Basile already getting NFL interest
http://www.app.com/story/sports/college/monmouth-university/2017/04/21/monmouth-mike-basilenfl-interest/100744538/
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Miller B/R: NFL Draft 400: Ranking the Draft's Top Specialists
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704174-nfl-draft-400-ranking-the-drafts-top-specialists
Duggan NJ.com: Here's the perfect 7-round draft for the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/dan_duggans_7-round_giants_mock_draft_10_jarrad_da.html
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PFF: GIANTS HOPING FLOWERS CAN CONTINUE HIS YEAR-OVER-YEAR IMPROVEMENT
" • Flowers showed incremental improvement in 2016, raising his overall grade from 32.5 to 48.4.
* Could Flowers’ progress mirror that of fellow early pick, Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher? Fisher saw his biggest jump from years two to three.
* Both were thrust into starting roles from day one and struggled in the unforgiveable world of NFL pass protection.
* While hardly justifying the No. 1 overall pick, Fisher was PFF’s 34th-ranked OT in 2016 with a grade of 76.7 (considered average), highlighting his progress from bottom rung to league average.
* Considering the Giants’ quick strike offense and Eli Manning’s quick release (2.39 seconds), the value of an offensive tackle may be diminished in the Giants’ scheme."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-giants-hoping-flowers-can-continue-his-year-over-year-improvement/
White SB Nation: Malik McDowell is ready to wreck havoc in the NFL
Retired NFL defensive end Stephen White sees a pass rusher miscast in college who could end up being a force on the next level.
http://www.sbnation.com/2017/4/21/15352828/malik-mcdowell-scouting-report-nfl-draft-2017
....But you will then still need a true big run stopping DT from this same draft draft, and not to mention the OL.
Focussing on interior though, makes both DT and G - C much more achievable.
All the talk about McDowell reminds me of the talk about Muhammed Wilkerson, another guy who had a big pre-draft following on BBI, who was better off going to a team that played a base 3-4. Also, McDowell did not interview well at the Combine. In fact, his interviews were described as "awful" and "the worst" in multiple reports. As talented as he is, I wonder if he's even on the Giants' board?
Duggan NJ.com: Here's the perfect 7-round draft for the Giants
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/dan_duggans_7-round_giants_mock_draft_10_jarrad_da.html
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PFF: GIANTS HOPING FLOWERS CAN CONTINUE HIS YEAR-OVER-YEAR IMPROVEMENT
" • Flowers showed incremental improvement in 2016, raising his overall grade from 32.5 to 48.4.
* Could Flowers’ progress mirror that of fellow early pick, Chiefs left tackle Eric Fisher? Fisher saw his biggest jump from years two to three.
* Both were thrust into starting roles from day one and struggled in the unforgiveable world of NFL pass protection.
* While hardly justifying the No. 1 overall pick, Fisher was PFF’s 34th-ranked OT in 2016 with a grade of 76.7 (considered average), highlighting his progress from bottom rung to league average.
* Considering the Giants’ quick strike offense and Eli Manning’s quick release (2.39 seconds), the value of an offensive tackle may be diminished in the Giants’ scheme."
https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-giants-hoping-flowers-can-continue-his-year-over-year-improvement/
Arguably they needed a guard and a right tackle anyway, now more so, and they pick at 19.
I am all in with Daves (and mine prior) suggestion - Lamp / 23, however, don't be surprised if the player goes at 19.
And assume that Mcdowell has much greater upside as a 4/3 end + occasional 'passing down 3 tech or interior rush player' than we give him credit for as a rue DT.
(For example, I like Montravious Adams in 2, but McDowell seems to have, maybe, an even or much niftier pass rush upside, whereas Adams seems to have pretty good, better, leverage so far vs run blocks)
So maybe that leaves you: spitballing here:
1. McDowell - DE / occasional 3 rush tech
2. Dawkins - Guard (sy and dave?) (pugh/dawkins/asiata\fluker\flowers)
3. Asiata - convert to Center (or Shaheen TE here, also serves OL play really)
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4,5,6 (Rounds to look for the big nose type DT assuming you see your first rounder as a DE really, runningback,fullback)
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