The Giants need an infusion of talent at many levels on this team. Blind loyalty aside, DG seems to be making good decisions on paper, and I think he has earned the benefit of the doubt thus far on constructing this roster.
With that said, the Giants could use talent upgrades at RB, DE, O-Line, S, CB, LB etc... As well as having the opportunity to add the future QB of this team as they see fit (if there is indeed a prospect that they love). Not only that, but seeing as there are several holes in the roster, a trade down for a haul of picks would be a move I'd consider wise as well.
Seeing the angst in some of these posts is a little odd to me. In my opinion, most of the routes DG can go with this pick excites me. Adding one of Nelson/Chubb/Barkley/ Fitzpatrick is great because it should instantly upgrade that positional group. Adding one of Darnold/Rosen/Allen is exciting because it means they see something in a guy that leads them to believe they have the heir apparent to Manning. A trade down would be great, as extra picks can compete and upgrade multiple units on the team.
I guess I'm just trying to convey that this is a really fun offseason, and that one shouldn't get too down with the pick or the direction DG is trying to go. I think too much is being made of rebuild vs retool, who we need to trade (eyeroll) and positional value, rather than the fact, in all likelihood, we will be adding a talented player to our talent-needy team. Have fun with discussing schemes and player possibilities, but don't get up in arms if the team goes againtst your line of thinking, as there are multiple roads to success. In the end, I believe which ever direction DG chooses to go will help the Giants now and in the immediate future.
just about anything else within reason is good with me....
that being said im staying at 2 and taking darnold or barkley but thats me
I know the Giants are doing their due diligence on all of these guys and, aside from trading up, I don't see how Gettleman messes up this pick. We need talent everywhere.
I know the Giants are doing their due diligence on all of these guys and, aside from trading up, I don't see how Gettleman messes up this pick. We need talent everywhere.
Agreed.
- QB (Darnold / Rosen)
- Barkley
- Chubb
- Trade back
Where I would have a problem is if they pulled an EA and go for a reach at #2 (like Allen), or trade back too far (or trade back and don't receive an overwhelming cache of picks). I want to see a perennial all-star and possible HoFer; and there are a few players that meet that criteria.
But understand them passing on quarterback. Just hope they don t select at two a guy they could trade down and get.
Also no trading out of top 6
But understand them passing on quarterback. Just hope they don t select at two a guy they could trade down and get.
Also no trading out of top 6
I agree, but I'd be shocked if they do trade down even a few spots.
He doesn't get the benefit of the doubt at this point.. not yet.
We are building,,and I am hoping he is smart and prepared.
I want the running back Barkley but what do I know?
I loved the pick. Not because I knew anything about Simms. I didn't follow college ball and never heard of Simms. I loved the pick because I knew George Young was highly regarded and I didn't have the conceit to believe I knew better than one of the top 32 football minds on planet earth.
The same thing holds true this coming April.