I started this because IMO I do bit think the current GM and his staff value OL nearly as much as they should
I don't believe you can judge any GM year to year. It isn't really fair. And I like he first two picks this year. And I also know it's harder to find NFL ready offensive linemen as the college game has changed.
But here's a quick loomaf Reese's investment in the OL over his tenure as GM vs the other position groups
OL. Rounds 1-3. 4 picks
DL. Rnds 1-3. 9 picks
WR 1-3. 9 picks
DB. 1-3. 9 picks
Now along w that the only two guys I can remember them targeting As starter level FAs were Baas who. Was never healthy and Schwartz. Neither guys you would say were studs. Not like grabbing Vernon or Rolle.
So you don't draft peremium players alll that much and you don't sign FAs.
So people who want to give Reese cover fine. But to me it's like LB. He just doesn't invest in it. Hence why that group is thin and for the 5th year in a row highly suspect
in my mock I didn't bother with an OL early for the same reason. Day 3 I wouldn't be shocked if they drafted least 1 (possibly 2) developmental prospects to try and coach up.
Lamp in the 2nd round would've been the only logical choice, but staying put for Tomlinson will pay off in other ways.
I expect the Giants would've drafted accordingly had they felt the OT/G were worth it. Instead they add a potential unstoppable force to the receiving corp, the best run stopping DT, and the potential successor to Eli.
and asiata vs the QB.
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In comment 13451689 LauderdaleMatty said:
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In comment 13451683 David in LA said:
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your dumb take doesn't require another thread dedicated to it. It's already been shitted on by multiple posters.
Poor fatty. Sitting at his desk with his untucked shirt. So Reese has invested lot of players in the OL in 10 years. Missed that. PleAse copy and paste for me fatty
Not fat. That's now three swings and three misses for you this morning. Look at the rousing support you're getting on this thread. You got caught with your pants down in the logic department, and hurl an insult when cornered. That's the tactic of someone without a leg to stand on.
David, you didn't respond to the comment about your shirt being untucked. I think we - as witnesses to this brilliant exchange - deserve to know the truth about these rumors of slovenly dress.
Lmao!
With the contracts out there for average lineman we took a different approach to fixing a weakness. We'll see how it pans out.
I think the Giants have dumbed down on stupid again here, regardless of whether this is an on year or off year for oline picks. Right now we have guys that should not be playing. What do we do we select an hback receiver type at TE that is not a blocker? Eli is not mobile enough to deal with the lack of talent up front. You win championships in the trenches, this unit will not do it. You can re-arrange the deck chairs, plug holes, put lipstick on a pig, but at the end of the day its still a pig.
The only position they probably feel needs talent infusion is RT and stop me if I'm going to fast, they might not like the players in this draft.
Hard to process I know. Let it marinate a bit.
Three highly drafted players are on this line. Four if you count fluker. The key is flowers. If he gets even a little better the unit will be fine and actually house a lot of depth.
They may be handcuffed..the offense that is..again this year. It's up to Eli now to overcome it.
Absolutely on the guys he picks. And also for not bringing in additional competition when offensive line was arguable the weakest spot on the team.
So that's the goal? Average. The whole point of the thread is to point out he fallacy that the Giants FO really does put assets into the OL. They missed on. Bromley. They grabbed Tomlinson. They missed on Hosley they grab Apple and sign DRC.
When Reese took over the OL was set. So for 5 years he took one OL in the top 3 rounds. Then he had to force pick OL. None of them Pro bowlers by any stretch. . And in the same time when he's missed on DBs DTs and CBs he goes out and gets them.
Anyone who enjoyed the offense last year is a massochist. The OL has sucked for 5 years and this year Iike younim praying the OL takes a step forward. But if Webb is a future pick and they can't sign Pugh in the offseason. And Fluker leaves the OL is fucked.
A RB In Rd 4 over Asiata or anyone else?