Gettleman is 67. He does not have an unlimited shelf-life. I think his age must have a bearing on who he picks. Ownership has a huge voice but I imagine it comes down to him. He's got a franchise QB for a few years. Why pick a QB that will not really pay dividends until he's 70? Barkley and an improved OL give them a chance to win now. If he's there, the win-now pick of Barkley will be the one IMO.
I just think there's more to it than, "I'll be retired or dead when this guy's in his prime."
On the other hand, maybe you're right. Be interesting.
If Jawn shuts his yap and let’s the GM do his job, Gettleman will try and do what’s best for the team. Period.
Seriously, people need to quit making up narratives.
If they draft a QB, it's because they view him as the guy to supplant Eli and lead the team for the next ten years.
If they don't draft a QB and go another direction, it's because they don't feel the QB value was worth the risk and they are looking for a player that can help the team for the next ten years.
It's not out of sentimentality, or age, or any other dumb reason people make up to rationalize them not picking what they want.
Obviously speculation but if you think it doesn't have any bearing if he is 47 or 67 I think you are wrong.
Obviously speculation but if you think it doesn't have any bearing if he is 47 or 67 I think you are wrong.
Accorsi picked Eli then retired two years later.
So Gettleman won't pick a QB, because he's near retirement?
Good logic.
Joking aside, there's no reason to believe Gettleman's age is a factor. With the cap, CBA and contracts structured as they are, plus the unpredictable injuries, it's basically impossible for any NFL GM to plan more than about four years out. In practical terms, the time horizon for most GMs is probably more like two or three seasons - even less if their contracts are winding down.
But that is where ownership comes in. Mara presumably will do what is best for the longterm interests of the franchise
Oh, and it’s Mr. Gettleman. Respect your elders.
He came in to George Young the organization. They were adrift for 7 years, and ownership was complacent re Reese, Ross , and direction.
He came in to :
Spank JM about complacency, direction of the organization, the team,cap management,player evaluation, and running it like a family business instead of a business first,owned by a family(ies).
After spanking, getting everybody in the organization in the same page was/is the next order of business.
JM wanted to return to Giants football since 2012, and that's what DG will do. JM wants to win now, and in the future; and that's what DG will do,(hogmollies sound familiar?) Evaluation of Eli, sentiment aside, was the first step. Next is evaluation of QBs in the draft. Then the decision on do we/don't we go QB will be made.
If, God forbid, something happened to DG, he's put the Giants back on track on direction.
Age makes no difference.
DG will draft how it benefits the New York Giants, period.
After the game, 60 Minutes, followed by Murder..........She Wrote
yes he did! but rightly it was overshadowed by "there will be NO three-peat!"
I just think there's more to it than, "I'll be retired or dead when this guy's in his prime."
On the other hand, maybe you're right. Be interesting.
Total projection. He may think that way but he certainly my doesn’t seem like that way to me. I would suggest his age maybe some wisdom. I don’t think Reese was stupid by any measure. But boy was he arrogant and unwise in so many areas.
They need a guy who doesn’t suck at the draft. Age is immaterial in that area
Haha, you win!