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The potential Irony of the 2016 draft

Rjanyg : 2/11/2020 10:14 am
Good Morning BBI,

Just a quick thought I want to share with you.

I remember the 2016 draft and how frustrating it was to see Conklin get drafted at pick 8 and then Chicago jump ahead of us to get Floyd with the 9th pick and then have Reese pick Eli Apple. Ugh!! I was not happy. Still not happy.

Anyway, Conklin is a free agent and there are rumors that the Giants might be able to trade for Floyd with a late round pick.

How ironic it would be that 5 years later we could have both targets from that draft on the team.

How do you guys feel about the possibility and would you want this to happen?
Floyd rumor was just a guy throwing spec shit out there.  
Big Blue '56 : 2/11/2020 10:17 am : link
I’d love Conklin if his knees are ok. They appear to be given that he didn’t seem to have any real issues in ‘19..
That Giants draft  
Dnew15 : 2/11/2020 10:19 am : link
was brutally bad.

Sterling Shepard is the only guy still in NY.
if anything  
Giantsfan79 : 2/11/2020 10:21 am : link
it's a cautionary tale about getting too worked up about whatever happens this April because the truth won't be known until years later anyway.
RE: That Giants draft  
Coach Red Beaulieu : 2/11/2020 10:29 am : link
In comment 14808740 Dnew15 said:
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was brutally bad.

Sterling Shepard is the only guy still in NY.

Michael Thomas.

Man Mcadoo's wco really laced over the franchise, OBJ over Martin and Donald too.
would love to get Conklin  
Victor in CT : 2/11/2020 10:37 am : link
no thanks on Floyd
Honestly I am not super excited about either of them  
Rudy5757 : 2/11/2020 10:37 am : link
Conklin is an upgrade but do we really want to pay top $$ for him? He is not a great pass protector. I would rather a guy we sign be better at pass Pro than run blocking. I'd rather go for DJ Humphries.

Floyd hasnt been great and I think I would rather use our picks and get a player in FA than trade for Floyd. He's due $13 Million and he hasn't shown that production which is why the Bears would be willing to dump him.
and yet some wonder why we don't get comp picks like NE or BAL  
Eric on Li : 2/11/2020 10:46 am : link
hmm, maybe it's because all of our drafts from 2012-2017 pretty much sucked. We should have a talk to whoever was in charge of that.
RE: and yet some wonder why we don't get comp picks like NE or BAL  
jcn56 : 2/11/2020 10:47 am : link
In comment 14808788 Eric on Li said:
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hmm, maybe it's because all of our drafts from 2012-2017 pretty much sucked. We should have a talk to whoever was in charge of that.


They fired those guys. You should probably focus on the guys who have been doing the shitty drafting since then.
RE: Floyd rumor was just a guy throwing spec shit out there.  
Capt. Don : 2/11/2020 10:48 am : link
In comment 14808737 Big Blue '56 said:
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I’d love Conklin if his knees are ok. They appear to be given that he didn’t seem to have any real issues in ‘19..


The bears picked up his 5th year option in May and that came with a $13.2M fully guaranteed paycheck for 2020. I did not watch him this season but it seems like he was underwhelming with 3 sacks while playing opposite Khalil Mack. He had 2 sacks in the season opener and then one the of the season. He played a full 16 game schedule. Lorenzo Carter had more sacks and he wasnt playing opposite the best pash rusher in the league or anything close to it.

The Bears are looking at about $12.8M in cap space heading into this off-season. They can clear some space by releasing guys like Akiem Hicks, Allen Robinson and Prince Amukamara but releasing Floyd gets them the most relief (the full $13.2M) and makes the most sense.

IMO a team would be crazy to trade ANYTHING for Floyd bc of the $13.2M cap # that comes with him.
The Titans, who seem to know OL  
jcn56 : 2/11/2020 10:48 am : link
and who traded up to get Conklin, decided to pass on his option and aren't extending. Doesn't that sound an alarm bell for anyone?
RE: RE: That Giants draft  
Default : 2/11/2020 10:52 am : link
In comment 14808762 Coach Red Beaulieu said:
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In comment 14808740 Dnew15 said:


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was brutally bad.

Sterling Shepard is the only guy still in NY.


Michael Thomas.

Man Mcadoo's wco really laced over the franchise, OBJ over Martin and Donald too.


Yeah, same guy who wanted to draft Mahomes...
RE: The Titans, who seem to know OL  
V.I.G. : 2/11/2020 11:05 am : link
In comment 14808794 jcn56 said:
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and who traded up to get Conklin, decided to pass on his option and aren't extending. Doesn't that sound an alarm bell for anyone?

maybe...

alarm bell = injury history

more likely the 5th year option for a pick that high isnt much worse than the franchise tag
RE: The Titans, who seem to know OL  
Big Blue '56 : 2/11/2020 11:21 am : link
In comment 14808794 jcn56 said:
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and who traded up to get Conklin, decided to pass on his option and aren't extending. Doesn't that sound an alarm bell for anyone?


Not necessarily. His knees were a rather big question mark after the ‘18 season. They were rightfully concerned and didn’t want to commit to that 5th year option. Don’t know where Tenn is right now on attempting to re-sign him, but the fact he played all 16 games in ‘19 and performed fine, MIGHT put an end to the knee(s) concern, imo
RE: The Titans, who seem to know OL  
WillVAB : 2/11/2020 11:36 am : link
In comment 14808794 jcn56 said:
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and who traded up to get Conklin, decided to pass on his option and aren't extending. Doesn't that sound an alarm bell for anyone?


Not at all. He was still recovering from the knee and had a rough year when TENN had to make a decision on his 5th year.

People are overthinking this. He’s a young RT will all-pro upside — and not the kind of upside where “he just needs a change of scenery” or a “different system.”

He’s actually demonstrated that’s he’s an all-pro player at RT. Tenn would be dumb to let him walk and the Giants would be extremely fortunate to acquire him.
RE: RE: The Titans, who seem to know OL  
jcn56 : 2/11/2020 11:46 am : link
In comment 14808837 Big Blue '56 said:
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In comment 14808794 jcn56 said:


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and who traded up to get Conklin, decided to pass on his option and aren't extending. Doesn't that sound an alarm bell for anyone?



Not necessarily. His knees were a rather big question mark after the ‘18 season. They were rightfully concerned and didn’t want to commit to that 5th year option. Don’t know where Tenn is right now on attempting to re-sign him, but the fact he played all 16 games in ‘19 and performed fine, MIGHT put an end to the knee(s) concern, imo


Tenn's doctors know him better than anyone else at this point. I could somewhat understand declining the 5th year option on the premise that it was a lot of money for a guy recovering from injury. Since then, though, the team has made it pretty obvious that they're not interested in retaining him and are OK with going with their backup OT. For a team that makes it's money running the ball, that seems like a bad sign for Conklin's future IMO.
RE: RE: and yet some wonder why we don't get comp picks like NE or BAL  
FatMan in Charlotte : 2/11/2020 1:14 pm : link
In comment 14808791 jcn56 said:
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hmm, maybe it's because all of our drafts from 2012-2017 pretty much sucked. We should have a talk to whoever was in charge of that.



They fired those guys. You should probably focus on the guys who have been doing the shitty drafting since then.


There's quite a bit of valid criticism for Gettleman, but his drafts have been shitty?? That's been his strength here.
This draft completely nose dived this franchise  
Thunderstruck27 : 2/11/2020 1:16 pm : link
Instead of taking the stud LT that fell into our laps(that we desperately needed) we took a headcase overrated CB whose mom's twitter thumbs got more attention than his play on the field ever did.
Not only that..but if you look at every player taken after the first round, a player of the same position who has played considerably better in the NFL was taken. Just goes to show Jerry Reese had no clue.
I never wanted any part of Floyd in the draft.  
Giant John : 2/11/2020 1:29 pm : link
And I was right about that. Conklin thought... that hurt.
RE: This draft completely nose dived this franchise  
Gettledogman : 2/11/2020 1:46 pm : link
In comment 14808944 Thunderstruck27 said:
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Instead of taking the stud LT that fell into our laps(that we desperately needed) we took a headcase overrated CB whose mom's twitter thumbs got more attention than his play on the field ever did.
Not only that..but if you look at every player taken after the first round, a player of the same position who has played considerably better in the NFL was taken. Just goes to show Jerry Reese had no clue.


Just that one? haha The 2008 on was a waste of draft picks
RE: RE: Floyd rumor was just a guy throwing spec shit out there.  
bw in dc : 2/11/2020 2:02 pm : link
In comment 14808792 Capt. D
The bears picked up his 5th year option in May and that came with a $13.2M fully guaranteed paycheck for 2020. I did not watch him this season but it seems like he was underwhelming with 3 sacks while playing opposite Khalil Mack. He had 2 sacks in the season opener and then one the of the season. He played a full 16 game schedule. Lorenzo Carter had more sacks and he wasnt playing opposite the best pash rusher in the league or anything close to it.

The Bears are looking at about $12.8M in cap space heading into this off-season. They can clear some space by releasing guys like Akiem Hicks, Allen Robinson and Prince Amukamara but releasing Floyd gets them the most relief (the full $13.2M) and makes the most sense.

IMO a team would be crazy to trade ANYTHING for Floyd bc of the $13.2M cap # that comes with him. [/quote]

Good post. Completely agree. I would rather try to keep Golden. I think he demonstrated that he's really hitting his stride...
RE: I never wanted any part of Floyd in the draft.  
Victor in CT : 2/11/2020 2:05 pm : link
In comment 14808948 Giant John said:
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And I was right about that. Conklin thought... that hurt.


same here
RE: Honestly I am not super excited about either of them  
CromartiesKid21 : 2/11/2020 2:06 pm : link
In comment 14808778 Rudy5757 said:
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Conklin is an upgrade but do we really want to pay top $$ for him? He is not a great pass protector. I would rather a guy we sign be better at pass Pro than run blocking. I'd rather go for DJ Humphries.

Floyd hasnt been great and I think I would rather use our picks and get a player in FA than trade for Floyd. He's due $13 Million and he hasn't shown that production which is why the Bears would be willing to dump him.


Heard rumors of Floyd's commitment to football and he doesn't really love the game it's just a job
Every bit as ironic as rain  
Mad Mike : 2/11/2020 2:30 pm : link
on your wedding day.
RE: Every bit as ironic as rain  
cjac : 2/11/2020 2:36 pm : link
In comment 14809000 Mad Mike said:
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on your wedding day.


Only if you're a meteorologist, and you predicted sun
great job of drafting Jerry  
Paulie Walnuts : 2/11/2020 6:21 pm : link
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RE: RE: Floyd rumor was just a guy throwing spec shit out there.  
AcidTest : 2/11/2020 9:10 pm : link
In comment 14808792 Capt. Don said:
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In comment 14808737 Big Blue '56 said:


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I’d love Conklin if his knees are ok. They appear to be given that he didn’t seem to have any real issues in ‘19..



The bears picked up his 5th year option in May and that came with a $13.2M fully guaranteed paycheck for 2020. I did not watch him this season but it seems like he was underwhelming with 3 sacks while playing opposite Khalil Mack. He had 2 sacks in the season opener and then one the of the season. He played a full 16 game schedule. Lorenzo Carter had more sacks and he wasnt playing opposite the best pash rusher in the league or anything close to it.

The Bears are looking at about $12.8M in cap space heading into this off-season. They can clear some space by releasing guys like Akiem Hicks, Allen Robinson and Prince Amukamara but releasing Floyd gets them the most relief (the full $13.2M) and makes the most sense.

IMO a team would be crazy to trade ANYTHING for Floyd bc of the $13.2M cap # that comes with him.


^This. Don't want Floyd or Conklin.
that whole 1st round was a shit show  
Rory : 2/11/2020 9:43 pm : link
especially after our pick, only Tunsil was worth his draft position.

DRC was regressing and giants needed a CB, anyone criticizing Reese for the pick needs to have their head examined.
RE: that whole 1st round was a shit show  
Rjanyg : 2/11/2020 10:09 pm : link
In comment 14809297 Rory said:
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especially after our pick, only Tunsil was worth his draft position.

DRC was regressing and giants needed a CB, anyone criticizing Reese for the pick needs to have their head examined.


Apple was not a good selection. Especially since Reese let everyone know who we wanted. The Tunsil mask was perfect timing to prevent us from drafting him.
RE: that whole 1st round was a shit show  
Thunderstruck27 : 2/11/2020 10:17 pm : link
In comment 14809297 Rory said:
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especially after our pick, only Tunsil was worth his draft position.

DRC was regressing and giants needed a CB, anyone criticizing Reese for the pick needs to have their head examined.


Guess I need my head examined. Did you watch any tape on Apple before the draft? The guy was a holding/PI machine. To draft need in a spot there and not get the best player in the draft was a bonehead move. Apple has to be in the Top 5 worst 1st round selections in club history.
can't believe that was 5 years ago  
MM_in_NYC : 2/11/2020 11:50 pm : link
fuck
The whole draft was like a textbook on  
Paulie Walnuts : 2/12/2020 10:32 am : link
how to draft poorly and put yourself in Cap Hell over time
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