General Manager Dave Gettleman Pre-Draft Press Conference

"Most useless press conference ever"

just to hear it.

Yeah, right.

"Look guys, here is our draft board...1) Sam Darnold; 2) Saquon Barkley; 3) Bradley Chubb; 4) Josh Rosen; 5) Quenton Nelson; 6) Josh Allen. We'd be happy with any of those guys so we are certainly willing to trade down, but no lower than 6th. In the second round we want to address the OL and CB positions, so a trade down will give us some ammo to trade back into the back half of the first to get a guy we like. That's the plan going in. I'm happy to take your questions now."

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�We are taking Saquon Barkley�. Fuck it.

sports talk guy here in Baltimore that always refers to this as the "Liar's Luncheon."

I guess the Ravens have the decency to provide a meal for the media.

will be said, as is proper. Of all the criticisms of Reese, no one could fault him for not being forthcoming during his annual pre-draft press conference. It won't be any different with Gettleman.

...than the draft. I hope he is asked about guys like Flowers and Marshall, not that I'm expecting to hear anything definitive, but perhaps he'll say something that hints at what we can expect.

In comment 13920308 Milton said:

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...than the draft. I hope he is asked about guys like Flowers and Marshall, not that I'm expecting to hear anything definitive, but perhaps he'll say something that hints at what we can expect.

What's there to be said about Flowers? He's under contract and will compete for a job at RT. He didn't show up to the ota because he wasn't required to and they can't do anything about that. There's not much more they can say about the guy.

'nuff said.
Flowers whiffs on 3 defenders - ( New Window )

Release him when it is convenient for the team and not give a rats ass about him finding a job. It is never a good idea to piss off your employer, never. I think he did that job real well between the end of last season and this. Not that I thought the Giants would not do everything to move past this bumb, because they will, he doesn't have his protector anymore.

In comment 13920358 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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What's there to be said about Flowers? He's under contract and will compete for a job at RT. He didn't show up to the ota because he wasn't required to and they can't do anything about that. There's not much more they can say about the guy.

You ask the question and then you see how he answers it. His answer may reveal nothing or it may reveal something. He could be nonchalant and wave it off or he could hint at irritation with Flowers. He might even make a general statement that can be interpreted specifically to a certain player (i.e., everyone has a clean slate, but the slate remains clean for only so long). Same thing with asking about Marshall. He's done a lot of self-scouting of the current roster, I wonder if they can pull something out of him when it comes to some of the youngsters like Jones and Wheeler on the OL, Goodson at LB, Lewis at WR, Perkins and Gallman at RB (i.e., did anyone stand out or surprise him a little). I'm not optimistic about him saying anything all that meaningful, but they certainly aren't going to get anything meaningful out of him in terms of the draft.

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Release him when it is convenient for the team and not give a rats ass about him finding a job. It is never a good idea to piss off your employer, never. I think he did that job real well between the end of last season and this. Not that I thought the Giants would not do everything to move past this bumb, because they will, he doesn't have his protector anymore.

His protection is the $2.4M guaranteed salary he is due. In an ideal scenario the Giants find a trading partner willing to take on that salary and anything the Giants get in return (i.e., 7th round pick) is considered gravy. There are several teams with multiple 7th round picks and plenty of cap room that might see the value in a former first round pick with three years of starting experience at left tackle.

That said, the questions will be softball like in the past, so, the answers will be hitting softballs as well.

Matt Lombardo
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29s30 seconds ago

Gettleman says that he�s watched a lot of film with Pat Shurmur ahead of the #NFLDraft. #Giants implementing a �Different� philosophy, that comes from modern college football.

Matt Lombardo
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16s17 seconds ago

Gettleman: Today�s college players aren�t as fundamentally or technically sound as they used to be due to how the #collegefootball game has changed. #NFLDraft #Giants

New York Giants
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41s41 seconds ago

Gettleman: I don�t care how fast a guy runs in his underwear. I care how fast he is on the field with pads on. #NYGiants #NFLDraft

Dan Duggan
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43s44 seconds ago

Dave Gettleman says he grades players on these critical factors: Instincts, competitiveness, strength, athletic ability, explosiveness and play speed. He doesn't care "how fast a guy is in his underwear."

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Dan Duggan
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2m2 minutes ago

Gettleman said the scouts will be home until Sunday night. Said they'll take a "hahd" look at the board on Monday and Tuesday morning. No decisions will be finalized before the draft.

Matt Lombardo
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3m3 minutes ago

Dave Gettleman: When you miss on a QB, you screw the franchise for five years. It�s a five year mistake. If you ask the right questions, you�ll get the right answer. #Giants #NFLDraft

New York Giants
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3m3 minutes ago

GM Dave Gettleman: "I want guys that hate to lose"

In comment 13920947 Eric from BBI said:

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New York Giants ‏Verified account @Giants 3m3 minutes ago GM Dave Gettleman: "I want guys that hate to lose"

Baker Mayfield hates to lose...

Paul Schwartz
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3m3 minutes ago

Gettleman on the QBs in this draft: �I can�t compare it to the �83 draft.�

"You need a QB who makes EVERYONE around him better"

Not sure how many times I read that in Ernie's book but it was a lot.

Matt Lombardo
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13s13 seconds ago

Gettleman says smokescreens are silly. Hasn�t lied since he was a kid ... #Giants

Paul Schwartz
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52s52 seconds ago

Gettleman on all the rumors about who the Giants will take at No. 2: �I love it.�

DG says "With the second pick, I'm sitting at Ben and Jerry's and I got a lot of flavors to look at.". Strange he used that analogy given that he fired "Ben" and replaced "Jerry"

Jordan Raanan
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15s15 seconds ago

Gettleman: Picking the wrong QB is a �5-year mistake.� Compared the top QBs as having lots of flavors at Ben and Jerry�s. He adds that if a QB can�t make plays from the pocket you can�t win.

Dan Duggan
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27s27 seconds ago

Gettleman says Saquon Barkley "is one of those guys my mother could have scouted." Calls him a tremendous talent.

In comment 13920943 Eric from BBI said:

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Matt Lombardo ‏Verified account @MattLombardoPHL 3m3 minutes ago Dave Gettleman: When you miss on a QB, you screw the franchise for five years. It�s a five year mistake. If you ask the right questions, you�ll get the right answer. #Giants #NFLDraft

"5 year mistake" is going to be the new thing on BBI. Just watch.

But doesn't think they're equal to '83. Which is understandable.

QB sets you back 5 years if you miss.
Have to stay with the value of your board.
Valuing of the RB is a myth, he immediately makes your QB and offensive line better.

He just reiterated that "missing on a QB is a five year mistake". Don't get too big a woody just yet, it also applies to picking the wrong QB.

Ryan Dunleavy
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51s51 seconds ago

Gettleman says devaluing of RBs is a myth. Makes your QB better, your passing game better. #Giants #NFLDraft

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45s45 seconds ago

Gettleman on Eli Manning: He takes great care of himself. He�s very fit. He still has plenty of arm. #NYGiants

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Paul Schwartz
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43s43 seconds ago

Gettleman admits �its a consideration� balancing drafting a player who can make an immediate impact vs. someone (QB) who would not contribute in 2018.

"Gotta look at the shart term and the long term."

Ryan Dunleavy
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49s50 seconds ago

Gettleman said it is "hogwash" that you have to draft a QB at No. 2 #NFLDraft

Such a breath of fresh air.


I am confident in whatever he decides.

Matt Lombardo
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29s29 seconds ago

Dave Gettleman �open to everything� when it comes to trading out of the No. 2 pick. �We�ve had calls.� #Giants #NFL

doesnt seem to realize the game has evolved and he wants to play 3 yards and a cloud of dust on offense

In comment 13920962 Eric from BBI said:

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Dan Duggan ‏Verified account @DDuggan21 27s27 seconds ago Gettleman says Saquon Barkley "is one of those guys my mother could have scouted." Calls him a tremendous talent.

Loved this part. Not really much to scout on Barkely, he�s a tremendous talent....

Matt Lombardo
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6s6 seconds ago

Dave Gettleman: I have no intention of trading future draft picks to move up in this draft. None. #Giants #NFLDraft

Bob Glauber
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2m2 minutes ago

Bob Glauber Retweeted Kimberley A. Martin

Dave Gettleman confirms. Also doesn�t close the door on signing Dez Bryant.

In comment 13920973 Eric from BBI said:

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Ryan Dunleavy ‏Verified account @rydunleavy 51s51 seconds ago Gettleman says devaluing of RBs is a myth. Makes your QB better, your passing game better. #Giants #NFLDraft

Thank you!!

that's the impression you've formed??

What the fuck?

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gettleman jintz4life : 2:23 pm : link : reply doesnt seem to realize the game has evolved and he wants to play 3 yards and a cloud of dust on offense

Matt Lombardo
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43s44 seconds ago

Dave Gettleman says he doesn�t know who the #Giants are taking. Doesn�t know if he�s taking a quarterback. #NFLDraft

Ryan Dunleavy
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20s20 seconds ago

Gettleman on Josh Rosen: "He is bright, insightful. Wants to play football." Shoots down popular narrative on #UCLA QB. #nfldraft