Four-Round NFL Mock Draft (Chad Reuter NFL.com) March 5th

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that would be a grand slam. i say that assuming that tomlinson is not re-signed.

barkley is due to get paid soon. signing RBs to big second deals has proven to be the worst investment you can make in the NFL.

barkley is coming back from an ACL and may not be the same player as well.

barkley has significant injuries over the last 2 years.

there are no RBs on the roster other than barkley

In comment 15167654 GiantsFan84 said:

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barkley is due to get paid soon. signing RBs to big second deals has proven to be the worst investment you can make in the NFL. barkley is coming back from an ACL and may not be the same player as well. barkley has significant injuries over the last 2 years. there are no RBs on the roster other than barkley

Agreed, although it depends on what we do in FA. A rookie is cheaper though and could play a big role in the future if Barkley continues to get hurt or wants way too much $$ in a few years.

The last few seasons across the league have proven that you really need two starter level backs on your team if you want to have a strong offense. The only outlier I can think of is Derrick Henry in terms of a one back strategy, but they need to get him a running mate or he’ll be out of the league in 2-3 years.

Examples would be Dalvin Cook (Alexander Mattison gets his share of carries), Zeke (Pollard’s carries have been up), Tampa (Ronald Jones and Fournette), 49ers rotating like 3-4 RB’s, etc.

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In comment 15167673 90.Cal said:

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Not bad. I'm always most fascinated by RB prospects, and like Carter just fine. But for what I feel the Giants need, I'd much prefer either Jermar Jefferson or Rhamondre Stevenson who should still be there in the 4th or 5th. Stevenson is much bigger than Jefferson, but for short yardage work, I'm not sure that Jefferson might be even more effective.

Also some end of draft or UDFA guys who might fill that role too.

in this draft is a DT if they have already re-signed Williams and Tomlinson. Otherwise, there is no position on this roster that should be viewed as so rich in talent that we don't need better players.

Maybe a day 3 RB, but would prefer first 3 picks to be some combo of Receiver, Guard and Edge/CB.

NE drafts were always the most exciting....trading back and forth...future extra picks...etc etc.

I would love to have a wheeling and dealing draft!

In comment 15167756 HopePhil and Optimistic said:

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Maybe a day 3 RB, but would prefer first 3 picks to be some combo of Receiver, Guard and Edge/CB.

If they lose Tomlinson one of those first 3 rounds will likely be a DT.