Excitement about 3rd round pick

Yeesh.

We have a new GM now and head of college scouting.

There is a big second tier, so stock pile second rounders?

This is a key driver in the precipitous talent drain during Reese's tenure. You simply have to hit on the majority of your selections in the top hundred picks in the draft, especially guys in the third round. We have had virtually no contribution whatsoever from third round draft picks over the last decade. And each of our super bowl runs was driven by huge contributions from some of these guys...

2008 #95 Mario Manningham
2007 #81 Jay Alford
2005 #74 Justin Tuck
1987 #83 Stephen Baker
1984 #59 Jeff Hostetler
1983 #70 Karl Nelson

That is true every year. The likelihood of any particular team getting one of those good players, however, isn't very high.

The Giants are no exception. In recent years, they have been something of an exception in the wrong direction. Small sample, so I don't know whether the problem has been systemic or just a run of bad luck. Some of those picks were highly controversial at the time they were made. Others were quite popular.

good or bad, to form expectations about what this front office will do?

Drafted two great offensive linemen in Carolina in the 3rd and 4th round (G Trai Turner and RT Daryl Williams) Hopefully he will continue to do so here. Perhaps Austin Corbett, Frank Ragnow, or Brian O'Neill.

Mad Mike said:

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good or bad, to form expectations about what this front office will do?

If there's a reason, it has to do with all the holdover scouts. Of course, we don't know whether the main problem in recent drafts was the scouting reports or the way Reese and Ross used the information... or both... or neither.

last 7 years have been mostly misses

and then again ....

In comment 13912693 Brown Recluse said:

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Yeesh.

I don't think anyone was excited by the Beckum pick, I think the universal response was wtf?

In comment 13912891 Coach Red Beaulieu said:

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In comment 13912693 Brown Recluse said: Quote: Yeesh. I don't think anyone was excited by the Beckum pick, I think the universal response was wtf?

Actually a lot were and I believe Phil in LA predicted it.

were the worst.

because of that record. That why DG is back.

Jerry Reese didn't mind reaching on prospects in the 3rd round. And Jerry wanted dudes who had potential but weren't any good.

3rd rounds shouldn't be use for reaching or potential but more guys who are talented and can contribute year 1. While rounds 4-5-6-7 are for the reaching/potential prospects.

In comment 13912893 Amtoft said:

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In comment 13912891 Coach Red Beaulieu said: Quote: In comment 13912693 Brown Recluse said: Quote: Yeesh. I don't think anyone was excited by the Beckum pick, I think the universal response was wtf? Actually a lot were and I believe Phil in LA predicted it.

About 90% of the BBI mocks had the Giants taking Barden.

Third round is the house of horrors for the Gmen

on here. dem board club boyz will go at you.

unless you think it’s Mara making the pics. Even our very good Roubd 2 track record is meaningless.

In comment 13912747 the mike said:

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This is a key driver in the precipitous talent drain during Reese's tenure. You simply have to hit on the majority of your selections in the top hundred picks in the draft, especially guys in the third round. We have had virtually no contribution whatsoever from third round draft picks over the last decade. And each of our super bowl runs was driven by huge contributions from some of these guys... 2008 #95 Mario Manningham 2007 #81 Jay Alford 2005 #74 Justin Tuck 1987 #83 Stephen Baker 1984 #59 Jeff Hostetler 1983 #70 Karl Nelson

Jay alford huge contribution? Stop. Guy was a total bust who happened to get a sack in a sb

In comment 13912873 Paulie Walnuts said:

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last 7 years have been mostly misses

That's not the reason. #woketimes

- David in LA

We have 2 high 3rd rd picks. I think both are before 70. If we keep those picks at that spot I think there's a good shot 1 of them will be used on a CB and Gettleman has been decent with CB's.

We landed the great Davis Webb in the 3rd round.

He is the future of the franchise.

Haven’t you heard? Its all over BBI.

In comment 13913927 twostepgiants said:

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We landed the great Davis Webb in the 3rd round. He is the future of the franchise. Haven’t you heard? Its all over BBI.

Davis Webb reminds me of Joe Montana. They have very similar smiles.