Unfortunately it's that time of year again as a Giants fan, where the season is a wash and the mock draft browsing begins.
Giants need a pass rusher, and the two names that stick out so far in the upcoming draft class are Thibodeaux and Hutchinson. As of now, both look to be going in the top 3-4 in most current mocks. Of course, there's plenty of time for that the change between now and April. After those two, the third guy appears to be George Karlaftis from Purdue. Although I know nothing about the kid, nor do I have the scouting eye to determine this kids future as an NFL player, I do love a good underdog story.
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Incredibly twitchy for 270+ lbs. And seemingly every single snap...and yes I mean EVERY single snap he plays..he wins his one v 1 matchup and creates some form of pressure of chaos in the run game.
And you talk about a ceiling, he’ll only be 20 years at old the time of the draft.
This would be a home run of a pick.
I’m pulling hard for Evan Neal/Ekwonu and Karlaftis.
I think bend is a bit of an overrated term in the pre-draft process. Guys like TJ Watt, Cam Jordan and the Bosa’s aren’t the most “bendiest” guys and they are some of the best pass rushers in the league.
David Ojabo, if the top two Edge are gone.
David Ojabo, if the top two Edge are gone.
Then maybe we should switch schemes. :)
Incredibly twitchy for 270+ lbs. And seemingly every single snap...and yes I mean EVERY single snap he plays..he wins his one v 1 matchup and creates some form of pressure of chaos in the run game.
And you talk about a ceiling, he’ll only be 20 years at old the time of the draft.
This would be a home run of a pick.
I’m pulling hard for Evan Neal/Ekwonu and Karlaftis.
Better edges or better football players?
As for Karlaftis, nice player, but I don't see his talent as lottery-type. I would rather roll the dice later in draft with a project like Nik Bonitto. A player with a lot of speed and bend.
If we go defense early, give me a LB like Lloyd or Dean. Both are going to be outstanding three down players...
Thanks. Great insight
NYG was this close to having Parsons and a shot at Thibs next April.
Can see gmen liking OSI like ER from Michigan
NC OT hopefully there for them too
Thinking a Christian Harris could be there in 2nd
But if Lloyd and OSI Jr our picks, ( and Blake M rehabs well and restructuring of contract occurs). Our front 7 would be real legit
Think guys like ojulari can be a solid secondary pass rusher, hopefully E smit pans out as a rotational guy too
I wouldn’t mind a solid rotational DL in 3rd or 4th rd either
bJ hill type
NYG was this close to having Parsons and a shot at Thibs next April.
Never looked at it that way. But you may be onto something. This was DeRuyter's first year as the Oregon DC so he may have taken a more laissez-faire approach with KT. The guy I really liked on that D is frosh Noah Sewell, brother of Penei. A thumper and pretty good in coverage. Remember that name... ;)
Keep on eye on Arnold Ebiketie for PSU. Could be a nice mid-round project for DE rush. He was pretty damn good in PSU's close loss to Michigan.
Not eligible, I love him though
I’m starting to think the same thing
He's great. Best pass rusher in the country down to down.
Eligible in '23, which shows the flaw in the system because Anderson would be the first pick in this draft.
I don't see the need as greatly as you do. I actually think the Giants are fine on that side of the ball. Not great, but not bad either. They've only conceded 3 points more than Tampa and LA Rams, and 6 points more than Dallas. Conceded 17 points fewer than Tennessee. These are all 8+ win teams thus far.
I think Graham does a good job scheming to keep opponents' scores down. If the offense could just get up to 24-25 PPG this would be a 10-7ish type team.
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I think we need an impact alpha out there. No matter 3-4 or 4-3 front we need a player who has the ability to ruin one side of an offense. Ojulari isn't likely that type of impact player, and this defense lacks an identity because there's no alpha out there now to rally around.
I don't see the need as greatly as you do. I actually think the Giants are fine on that side of the ball. Not great, but not bad either. They've only conceded 3 points more than Tampa and LA Rams, and 6 points more than Dallas. Conceded 17 points fewer than Tennessee. These are all 8+ win teams thus far.
I think Graham does a good job scheming to keep opponents' scores down. If the offense could just get up to 24-25 PPG this would be a 10-7ish type team.
Yeah, I don't really like this defense from a pure football standpoint. I wouldn't bet on it to hold a lead in big games given its weaknesses.
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I think we need an impact alpha out there. No matter 3-4 or 4-3 front we need a player who has the ability to ruin one side of an offense. Ojulari isn't likely that type of impact player, and this defense lacks an identity because there's no alpha out there now to rally around.
I don't see the need as greatly as you do. I actually think the Giants are fine on that side of the ball. Not great, but not bad either. They've only conceded 3 points more than Tampa and LA Rams, and 6 points more than Dallas. Conceded 17 points fewer than Tennessee. These are all 8+ win teams thus far.
I think Graham does a good job scheming to keep opponents' scores down. If the offense could just get up to 24-25 PPG this would be a 10-7ish type team.
I'm with you here. The D can use some upgrades - which D couldn't? - but Graham's side of the ball does their job most games.
Yes, at times they underperform; but that majority of the problems with this team on the field is the endless ineptitude of the offense. Scoring 17+ PPG tells you all you need to know.
move to 4-3 base defense.
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I think we need an impact alpha out there. No matter 3-4 or 4-3 front we need a player who has the ability to ruin one side of an offense. Ojulari isn't likely that type of impact player, and this defense lacks an identity because there's no alpha out there now to rally around.
I don't see the need as greatly as you do. I actually think the Giants are fine on that side of the ball. Not great, but not bad either. They've only conceded 3 points more than Tampa and LA Rams, and 6 points more than Dallas. Conceded 17 points fewer than Tennessee. These are all 8+ win teams thus far.
I think Graham does a good job scheming to keep opponents' scores down. If the offense could just get up to 24-25 PPG this would be a 10-7ish type team.
Interesting take, esp since you have seemed to be really down on the entire operation.
I tend to agree, I think Graham has out performed both Garrett (obviously) but also JJ.
I might throw out this there: do opposing teams limit what chances they take, realizing the Giants simply aren't going to score.
In other words, if the Giants offense did produce 25-27 points a game, would the defensive numbers stick?
move to 4-3 base defense.
Per the Purdue coach, yes he is.
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