Giants
Murchison Rotoworld/NYDN: NFL Draft Preview: Giants needs and projected picks
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/nfl-draft-preview-giants-projected-picks-article-1.3091351?
WR
RV SNY: Giants have 11 days to decide on Beckham's fifth-year option
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/giants-have-11-days-to-decide-on-beckhams-fifth-year-option/225625634
LT
Rock Newsday: Ereck Flowers' replacement won't be found in weak O-line draft class
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ereck-flowers-replacement-won-t-be-found-in-weak-o-line-draft-class-1.13510602
S
Raanan ESPN NY: Giants' Andrew Adams is latest example draft goes beyond Round 7
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/51548/giants-andrew-adams-the-latest-example-draft-extends-beyond-seven-rounds
NFL
King MMQB: 2017 NFL Draft: What Will Cleveland Do With Top Pick?
Myles Garrett ... Mitch Trubisky ... It’s all on the table for the Browns with the No. 1 selection only days away. Here are the latest first-round notes from Mike Mayock, a mock draft tease, a reality check reminder and more
"• I won’t be surprised if the Giants (seeking a tackle), scheduled to pick 23rd, or the Texans (seeking a quarterback), scheduled to pick 25th, move up into the teens. Baltimore (16) and Tennessee (18) would be happy to move down."
"• Yes, the Giants got a slightly raw deal, facing four teams coming off byes. But going this deep on a schedule—analyzing, for instance, that the Giants’ opponents will be, on average, the most-rested in the league entering their games against the Giants—is a sign that too many people have too much time on their hands to analyze truly insignificant things.
• Yes, it’s odd that the Giants will open at Dallas, after opening there in 2013, 2015 and 2016. That’s four out of five years opening at Jerryworld, and three in a row. Odd, but nothing else."
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/04/24/cleveland-browns-nfl-mock-draft-myles-garrett-mitch-trubisky-peter-king
Nasan Zone Coverage: Who Crafted the Best Big Board in 2014?
http://zonecoverage.com/2017/vikings/hasan-who-crafted-the-best-big-board-in-2014/
Stuart Football Perspective: Are Division Games Being Scheduled Later Now?
http://www.footballperspective.com/are-division-games-being-scheduled-later-now/
ARIZONA
Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals finding gold in NFL draft's third round
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/23/arizona-cardinals-finding-gold-nfl-drafts-third-round/100766330/
Somers AZ Central: NFL draft: Cardinals' LB corps keyed by Karlos Dansby; Reuben Foster draft focus
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/04/23/nfl-draft-cardinals-lb-corps-keyed-dansby-foster-draft-focus/100660782/
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: A quick look at the Falcons’ scouting department
http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2017/04/13/a-quick-look-at-the-falcons-scouting-department/
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons are not looking for ‘Angelic’ souls in NFLDraft2017
http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-are-not-looking-for-angelic-souls/0Tl6eGmt0q0CfewDCwE4LK/
CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Panthers have been linked to a RB since, oh, 2nd week in Jan. Here's all you need to know about a stacked RB class.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article146043224.html
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Why you should keep one eye on the specialists in this draft class, including a few standouts
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article146322284.html
CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times; QB quandary: Why picking right one is difficult for Bears, others
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/qb-quandary-why-picking-right-one-is-difficult-for-bears-others/amp/
Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso)
4/23/17, 3:55 PM
Source close to situation told me "#Bears have shown the most interest it Mitchell Trubisky." If Browns want him, they have to pick him @ 1
DALLAS
Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones more powerful than ever with team and NFL
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article146310039.html
Machota Dallas Morning News: The Will McClay Effect? Breaking down a recent trend in Cowboys drafts
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2017/04/23/jason-garrett-effect-breaking-recent-trend-cowboys-drafts
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Three different Detroit Lions NFL draft scenarios
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/24/detroit-lions-2017-nfl-draft-scenarios/100768362/
Rogers Detroit News: Lions could seek Ngata’s eventual successor in draft
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/24/lions-seek-ngatas-eventual-successor-draft/100819868/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Will the Detroit Lions find return help in the NFL draft?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/23/detroit-lions-return-man/100813298/
INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Ind Star: Draft preview: Which RB will the Colts take..?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/04/23/draft-preview-which-rb-colts-take/100741720/
JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Florida Times Union: QB-turned-scout: Jaguars’ Brandon Allen analyzes a few of this week’s top draft prospects
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-04-23/qb-turned-scout-jaguars-brandon-allen-analyzes-few-week-s-top-draft
KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Confident, deep crop of rookie corners should be enticing for Chiefs
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article146328644.html
Walker Colts.com: Video Highlights: Johnathan Hankins
http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/video-Highlights-Johnathan-Hankins/f1bf1ba6-c000-45f0-8f03-79bef0942912?qwr=fullsite_temporary
MIAMI
Schad Palm Beach Post: NFL Draft 2017: Miami Dolphins QB Brandon Doughty endorses OL Forrest Lamp
http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/23/nfl-draft-2017-miami-dolphins-qb-brandon-doughty-endorses-ol-forrest-lamp/
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins need defensive help, and this week's draft offers plenty
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-draft-positions-20170423-story.html
Jackson Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins will have linebacker options
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article146335169.html
MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings: Plenty of draft options at RB, including Joe Mixon teammate Samaje Perine
http://www.twincities.com/2017/04/23/vikings-plenty-of-draft-options-at-rb-including-joe-mixon-teammate-samaje-perine/
NEW ENGLAND
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
4/23/17, 6:31 PM
ICYMI (in February): Jimmy Garappolo isn't going anywhere. His name continues to surface in trade rumors and speculation - not happening
Howe Boston Herald: Why hasn’t Jimmy Garoppolo been dealt? Patriots just value him so much
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/why_hasn_t_jimmy_garoppolo_been_dealt_patriots_just_value_him_so_much
Guregian Boston Herald: What's going on with Patriots' rebuilding of backfield?
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/guregian_whats_going_on_with_patriots_rebuilding_of_backfield
Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots will know if they get Bills RB Mike Gillislee by 4 p.m.
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4802747/patriots-will-know-if-they-get-bills-rb-mike-gillislee-by-4-p-m
Howe Boston Herald: NFL Draft will show if Patriots need help at linebacker
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/04/nfl_draft_will_show_if_patriots_need_help_at_linebacker
NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Trying to predict how Mike Maccagnan has stacked the Jets' draft board
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/68311/trying-to-predict-how-mike-maccagnan-has-stacked-the-jets-draft-board
OAKLAND
Gehlken LV Review Journal: New Raiders coach John Pagano an asset, not a spy
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/new-raiders-coach-john-pagano-an-asset-not-a-spy/
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders have done due diligence with Joe Mixon
http://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-have-done-due-diligence-with-Joe-Mixon-11093338.php?t=f648025310& cmpid=twitter-premium
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: Ron Jaworski discusses Eagles' draft options
http://www.phillyvoice.com/ron-jaworski-discusses-eagles-draft-options/
Berman Phil.com: Eagles have needs at wide receiver and tight end, too
[url]http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170424_Eagles_have_needs_at_wide_receiver_and_tight_end__too_NFL_Draft_John_Ross_OJ_Howard_Mike_Williams_Corey_Davis.html]/url]
PITTSBURGH
Fowler ESPN Pitt: Clock's ticking on Martavis Bryant -- and the Steelers' WR draft plans
http://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/23493/clocks-ticking-on-martavis-bryant-and-the-steelers-wr-draft-plans
SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers’ best quarterbacks weren’t taken high in draft
http://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-best-quarterbacks-weren-t-taken-high-11093200.php?cmpid=twitter-premium& cmpid=twitter-premium
SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett says it’ll be ‘news to me’ if he’s not ready for the start of 2017 season
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-wr-tyler-lockett-says-itll-be-news-to-me-if-hes-not-ready-for-the-start-of-2017-season/
TAMPA BAY
Diaz Orlando Sentinel: Jameis Winston, Hard Knocks could be combustible combination
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/tampa-bay-buccaneers/os-sp-jameis-winston-george-diaz-0424-story.html
Auman TB Times: Bucs might look to draft to add downfield receiving threats
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/bucs-might-look-to-draft-to-add-downfield-receiving-threats/2321338
WASHINGTON
Keim ESPN Washington: Pass-rusher high on draft list, but Reuben Foster would be tempting
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/31037/pass-rusher-high-on-draft-list-but-reuben-foster-would-be-tempting
Draft
QB
Glauber Newsday: Patrick Mahomes has the arm, but is he a system QB?
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/patrick-mahomes-has-the-arm-but-is-he-a-system-qb-1.13510754
Brown St. Augustine Record: Faith, family, football: Bartram Trail graduate Nathan Peterman ready for NFL journey
http://staugustine.com/local-news/sports/local-sports/2017-04-22/faith-family-football-bartram-trail-graduate-nathan
RB
Guillbeau USA Today: LSU's Leonard Fournette carries great expectations into NFL draft
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2017/04/23/leonard-fournette-lsu-nfl-draft-running-back/100815712/
TE
Erik Burkhardt (@ErikBurkhardt)
4/23/17, 9:42 PM
Multiple teams on TE Michael Roberts this week: "the only TE in this draft who plays the Y & wants to block ppl + huge red zone target.
OL
McClain Houston Chronicle: NFL draft: Sizing up the offensive linemen
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/NFL-draft-Sizing-up-the-offensive-linemen-11092808.php
T
Wilson Houston Chronicle: Alabama lineman Cam Robinson has first-round talent
http://chron.com/sports/texans/article/Alabama-lineman-Cam-Robinson-has-first-round-11093134.php
Rock Newsday: Elmont’s Kareem Are hoping to be picked in NFL Draft
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/elmont-s-kareem-are-hoping-to-be-picked-in-nfl-draft-1.13511101
DL
McGinn Mil JS: McGinn on NFL draft: DL | Character crapshoot on line
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/23/mcginn-nfl-draft-dl-character-crapshoot-line/100738052/
McGinn Mil JS: Ranking the NFL draft prospects: Defensive linemen
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/mcginn/2017/04/23/ranking-nfl-draft-prospects-defensive-linemen/100738094/
DT
Axon USA Today: Who's to blame for Jeremy Faulk's NFL draft predicament?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/04/23/nfl-draft-jeremy-faulk-baylor-defensive-tackle-garden-city-cc/100710220/
DE
McGinn Mil JS: Scouts: DE Myles Garrett best player in draft
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/draft/2017/04/23/scouts-de-myles-garrett-best-player-draft/100813152/
Domowitch Phil.com: Why Myles Garrett might be (and might not be) NFL's No. 1 pick
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170424_Why_Myles_Garrett_might_be__and_might_not_be__NFL_s_No__1_pick___Paul_Domowitch_NFL_Draft.html
Schwab Yahoo Sports: Warren Sapp on whether 'lazy' Myles Garrett should be first pick: 'No, no, no'
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warren-sapp-whether-lazy-myles-garrett-first-pick-no-no-no-180920351.html
Cohen Mil JS: Q& A: Potential Packers pick Watt works and waits
http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/draft/2017/04/23/q-potential-packers-pick-watt-works-and-waits/100747846/
Pommells CSN Phil: AN NFL PROSPECT, VILLANOVA'S TANOH KPASSAGNON HAS BRAWN WITH BRAINS TO MATCH
http://www.csnphilly.com/philadelphia-eagles/nfl-prospect-villanovas-tanoh-kpassagnon-has-brawn-brains-match
LB
Bailey Tulsa World: OU football: Jordan Evans' athleticism, versatility could draw suitors in NFL Draft
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/ou-football-jordan-evans-athleticism-versatility-could-draw-suitors-in/article_ec88b00e-3a48-5520-b081-7c54ba80886c.html
Braziller NYP: How fallen teammate’s motto is guiding Army star to NFL
http://nypost.com/2017/04/23/how-fallen-teammates-motto-is-guiding-army-star-to-nfl/
CB
Edholm Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile: No. 4 — Ohio State CB Marshon Lattimore, the draft's best cover man if healthy
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-profile-no-4-ohio-state-cb-marshon-lattimore-drafts-best-cover-man-healthy-003831282.html
Cosenza Cincy Jungle: Adoree Jackson scouting profile: Will extreme athleticism translate to NFL success?
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/4/23/15353628/adoree-jackson-scouting-profile-athleticism-nfl-success?utm_campaign=cincyjungle& utm_content=chorus& utm_medium=social& utm_source=twitter
Snyder Detroit Free Press: Despite ACL, Michigan DB Jeremy Clark confident in NFL future
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2017/04/23/michigan-wolverines-football-jeremy-clark-nfl-draft/100814368/
S
Ledbetter AJC: Top 10 safeties in the 2017 NFL draft
]url]http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/top-safeties-the-2017-nfl-draft/ZPIu2idRfSlsoKklVmnWGK/[/url]
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Film don't lie: Ex-WL Western S Josh Jones a top NFL draft prospect
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/04/23/josh-jones-nfl-draft/100818308/
PK
Loverro Wash Times: Simon Mathiesen about to kick his way into the NFL
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/23/simon-mathiesen-about-kick-his-way-nfl/
History
Killion SF Chronicle: Montana to Clark one last time at Candlestick Point
http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Montana-to-Clark-one-last-time-at-Candlestick-11093279.php?t=ddc92a42d4& cmpid=twitter-premium
Ryman Packers News: Florence Van Sistine, Packers seamstress during the Ice Bowl
http://www.packersnews.com/story/news/2017/04/21/packers-couldnt-take-field-without-seamstress-florence-van-sistine/99984124/
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings: For former first-round pick Troy Williamson ’10 years flew by’
http://www.twincities.com/2015/04/25/vikings-for-former-first-round-pick-troy-williamson-10-years-flew-by/
Giants Birthdays 4-24
Brad Bars DE UDFA-Penn State 2015 NYG 2015 4-24-1992
Maurice Carthon FB FA-USFL 1985 NYG 1985-1991 4-24-1961
PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles have needs at wide receiver and tight end, too
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20170424_Eagles_have_needs_at_wide_receiver_and_tight_end__too_NFL_Draft_John_Ross_OJ_Howard_Mike_Williams_Corey_Davis.html
Draft
S
Ledbetter AJC: Top 10 safeties in the 2017 NFL draft
http://www.myajc.com/sports/football/top-safeties-the-2017-nfl-draft/ZPIu2idRfSlsoKklVmnWGK/
Duggan NJ.com: The final list of the Giants' pre-draft visitors and workouts
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/recapping_the_giants_pre-draft_visitors_and_workou.html
Kratch NJ.com: Giants NFL Mock Draft 2017 roundup: Picks, rumors, buzz with 4 days to go
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/giants_nfl_mock_draft_2017_roundup_picks_rumors_bu.html
NFL
Seifert ESPN: NFLPA has agreement to provide continuous biometric monitoring devices to players
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19230532/nflpa-announces-exclusive-agreement-deliver-continuous-biometric-monitoring-devices-players
BALTIMORE
Hensley ESPN Baltimore: Joe Flacco won't lobby Ravens to address holes on offense in draft
http://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/35462/joe-flacco-wont-lobby-ravens-to-address-holes-on-offense-in-the-draft
CAROLINA
Newton ESPN Charlotte: Josh Norman doesn't rule out one day returning to Panthers
http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/25321/josh-norman-doesnt-rule-out-one-day-returning-to-panthers-i-dont-hold-grudges
NEW YORK JETS
Cimini ESPN NY: Sheldon Richardson's future in the spotlight as Jets prepare for draft
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/68333/sheldon-richardsons-days-with-jets-could-be-numbered
PHILADELPHIA
Kempski Phillyvoice: What does Joe Douglas bring to the Eagles' draft room?
http://www.phillyvoice.com/what-does-joe-douglas-bring-eagles-draft-room-espns-todd-mcshay-weighs/
Draft
Kratch NJ.com: NFL Mock Draft 2017: Breaking down Eagles, Giants, Jets picks
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/nfl_mock_draft_2017_breaking_down_eagles_giants_je.html
QB
Pelissero USA Today: How NFL scouts rank the quarterbacks in the 2017 NFL draft
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2017/04/24/nfl-draft-quarterback-qb-rankings-scouts-deshaun-watson-mitchell-trubisky-deshone-kizer/100817778/
And this Peter King comment is even more moronic:
"Yes, it’s odd that the Giants will open at Dallas, after opening there in 2013, 2015 and 2016. That’s four out of five years opening at Jerryworld, and three in a row. Odd, but nothing else."
The NFL purposely chose to open the season with a Giants v. Cowboys matchup 4 out of the last 5 years, no doubt for TV ratings. King makes it sound like the names were drawn out of a hat for 5 years and 4 times it cam up Giants v. Cowboys.
then taking "woman beater" Brantley in the second - then Holden 3rd.
My 4 year old granddaughter is more "expert" in figuring out where the Giants will go than Roto"Experts", lol
Or the height of GM desperation.
Dont understand your point at all. If it was a deep OT class would you want Reese to trade up for one??
If our biggest need is tackle.. And NYG thinks there are only one or two good ones.. Why would it be stupid to move up and get one??
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Trading up in an OL weak draft for an OL would be the height of GM stupidity.
Dont understand your point at all. If it was a deep OT class would you want Reese to trade up for one??
If our biggest need is tackle.. And NYG thinks there are only one or two good ones.. Why would it be stupid to move up and get one??
Because you're possibly passing up on two better players to trade up for a potentially worse player.
If it were the Patriots, he'd be ranting for 6,000+ words.
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How is facing 4 different teams coming off a week of rest and extra game planning "truly insignificant"?
If it were the Patriots, he'd be ranting for 6,000+ words.
yep, hence my comment "and Peter King sucks more by the week. NFL/Goodell butt boy."
Agreed. As far as I can tell any LT projected for Round 1 is a 'probable' or possibly 'solid'. You don't wreck your draft for that.
I would throw every remote in the house!!
It just would be nuts to do so. Further, if we feel that low a confidence in Flowers that you would do this, put simply, waiting for the draft to close this hole is foolish on its own merit.
We are better off just trading our #1 draft pick, or even a #1 draft pick and a pick in next year's draft (and even a player) to go out and getting a starting caliber LT from someone else. Yes, you need to find a trading partner, of course. But there would be someone who is a known commodity for that level of return.
I agree, trading up for an OL in this draft would be a remote thrower.
Stay put and take BPA in a need position (the Giants still have many) or maybe the Giants get lucky and a QB or two are still available and someone will give us more than fair value to trade down.
No trade ups please.
If you think there's only 1 or 2 OT's worth a crap in the whole draft, and you really want/need one, then moving up is a sound decision.
Again, I hope they don't, but the quality of the OT group might be pushing them if they think getting one is critical
On the other hand, with the draft deep at ER, DB, and TE, you can expect that there will still be good ones to choose from come Day 2. So why would you trade up for any of those positions? You would only trade up if you had a need at a position that is weak in available prospects. That's how the law of supply and demand works.
p.s.--Peter King isn't suggesting that the Giants will trade up for a shitty prospect just because they have a need at the position, he's suggesting the Giants will trade up for the last excellent prospect at a position of need.
How a media guy like King can't see that is astonishing.
Peter King: Did you know that the Patriots play back-to-back games in altitude, at Denver and against the Raiders in Mexico City?
Joe fan: Yeah. And it's crazy that the Giants play 4 teams coming off their bye this year.
Peter King: Wow, dude, you have way too much time on your hands going so deep into the schedule for something that insignificant.
a) Robinson was ranked in the 35-40 range on our board but we were desperate for OL help so we did what we had to do.
b) We had Robinson ranked in the 10-15 range on our board and we were worried that Miami would grab him or that Seattle would trade up for him. Giving up the 140th pick in the draft was an easy decision to ensure that we got our man and we are all very happy and excited to see him at competition along the OL.
If you think there's only 1 or 2 OT's worth a crap in the whole draft, and you really want/need one, then moving up is a sound decision.
Again, I hope they don't, but the quality of the OT group might be pushing them if they think getting one is critical
a) Robinson was ranked in the 35-40 range on our board but we were desperate for OL help so we did what we had to do.
b) We had Robinson ranked in the 10-15 range on our board and we were worried that Miami would grab him or that Seattle would trade up for him. Giving up the 140th pick in the draft was an easy decision to ensure that we got our man and we are all very happy and excited to see him at competition along the OL.
@Milton, you know for sure that B is precisely what Reese will say. "He was top 15 on our board. Too much value to pass up" etc etc If we are that desperate for OL help in their view (which is contrary to their actions), I just don't see our trading up or drafting rd 1 in this draft is solving it. Worse, if they feel a rookie is needed to come in, then I am even more worried about the OL than I was already. :)
I have a cramp in my side from this one.
There isn't an OL worth the #23 pick but we're 'trading up' for one. LOLOLOLOL
But your point is more about the perception that it would be out of desperation, not value. I don't think they will do anything out of desperation. They will do what their draft board to tells them to do (with an eye towards how it will effect their depth chart). In other words, they are more likely to trade up for a player they value at a position where they lack depth and the draft pool is shallow than they are to trade up for a player they value at a position in which they are deep and so is the draft pool. In no case will they trade up for a player who's value isn't in line with the spot in which they are drafting him. Nobody trades up for a "reach" pick.
Teams generally do better drafting into the strength of the draft, rather than the weakness.
If the Giants had taken Tunsil, Meyers would have written about how the Giants may regret not taking Apple. Or some other guy they didn't take at that spot, like VH3. The guy has a dearth of ideas for articles.
p.s.--I'm against trading up in general unless a prospect slips well past where you have him ranked on your draft board. If a prospect I have ranked in my top five slips out of the top 12 or 15 I would consider trading up for him. But why trade into the top fifteen for a guy you have ranked at 12-15? Since everyone's draft board is different, you should always expect to get a player ranked higher than the position in which you are drafting. This is especially true if you are at #23. If you are drafting in the top ten, there is more of a possibility that the players will come off the board in such a way that you are getting your 9th ranked player with the 9th ranked pick. That being said, rumor had it that Flowers was ranked #4 on their board and they were able to get him with the 9th pick. I think it was hitdog who said that and JonC concurred, but I could be mistaken.
Admittedly, I said the same thing in the Pugh draft and they picked him, but I think they knew he'd wind up better suited to OG and teams have begun to pick OGs a little earlier when they really like them.
Just not sure I would move up in the draft and force it...