I would not.
I'm reading a lot of posts saying the Giants should draft one and sign one offensive lineman. But let's say Jonah Williams is available at 6 (the mock draft from earlier has him going with the 5th pick to the Bucs). If the Jags want Haskins, maybe the trade above the Giants (fine by me), allowing the Giants to grab Williams, and we immediately plug him into the RT slot.
I've watched some videos of Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz. I've read a different 4-round mock that sees Biadasz, the top-ranked center, going 74th overall (9th in the third round). It could be a risk/reach at that point, so if it makes sense at that point, trade back in the second, or high in the third, and try to grab another later-round pick for defense. With Saquon Barkley in our backfield, I'd argue that cementing this offensive line for the next 3-4 years (with a few serviceable backups) might be a very smart way to go.
Here would be our starting O-line next fall, with ages in September.
LT - Nate Solder - 31
LG - Will Hernandez - 24
C - Tyler Biadasz - (can't find his age online, but 20?)
RG - Jamon Brown - 26
RT - Jonah Williams - 21
Reserves
Chad Wheeler (OT) - 25
Brian Mihalik (OT) - 27
John Greco (OG) - 34
Jon Halapio (C) - 28
Spencer Pulley (C) - 26
Essentially, defense would be filled through FA and the lower-end of the draft. I think we're set at TE, with the flexibility to move Engram inside and out, as an additional WR when desired. I think he showed something this season - 33 catches, 475 yards his last 7 games. I think we'd all be pretty happy with 50-60 catches in the 750-800 ballpark from him next year.
I'm hoping the Giants could look at guys like CJ Mosley and KJ Wright as linebacker, as well as a couple of the higher-echelon DBs at both S and CB.
Top o' the draft: Fix the O-line. Go from there.
He's basically a rookie
No pundits questioned his ceiling, he dropped on health and seems to have conquered that.
I'm leaning towards a legit pro bowl type or close center via free agency and the all defense draft.
Opportunities meet needs.
Wheeler blows.
But I’d rather a DE/LB first then a guy like Taylor or Risner in the second.
Seems like history has. So keep that in mind when talking about future or 2019 draft picks.
Seems like history has. So keep that in mind when talking about future or 2019 draft picks.
There’s a difference between taking the same position in different years and spending two premium picks in one draft in one area.
But, after reading the Gettleman presser, he seems real high on Halapio and I wondered about him. Might be the center position is filled?
But the other thing DG said was it is wrong to say you need x and then just take an x. Seems BPA is the way to go.
BPA - We have plenty of holes to fill.
Okay to have as depth, wouldn't be terrible as a backup, but you need better and more reliable as a starter.
As of this moment, pre-combine, who would be your choice at 6?
Literally every other position is a need on this team.
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At #6 draft BPA. And unless your scouts are insanely incompetent, you have a guy who contributes on Day 1.
As of this moment, pre-combine, who would be your choice at 6?
I would love one of the Williams - but Jonah is more likely. Ferrell too.
A wildcard is trading down for more picks.
IMHO, the 4ths and above find you special teamers and backups and the occasional starter.
Most of you simply aren’t listening. Reach or force a pick based on position and you will have draft failure!!!!
Most of you simply aren’t listening. Reach or force a pick based on position and you will have draft failure!!!!
The collective knowledge of BBI never seems to gain any ground whatsoever.
random BBI poster: "We need to pick OL!"
Giants force an OL pick that turns out terrible.
BBI: "The Giants ignore the OL position, they should draft all OL!!"
But I wouldn't force it. We also need tons of defensive help. And we are just getting out from under the cap mismanagement that was left behind by Reese. I would hate to see them go deep into that pool again and create a new mess. Get some mid tier vets for the line. Maybe some vets on the tail end of their career like we did in 2000 with Brown and Parker. If the draft drops such that we the best player is a OL, then so be it. But as long as we pick up some guys for the OL somewhere and they are worthy of a roster spot and have some more portential, that is helpful.