When you look at the fact this kid is instinctive, versatile, had too tier combine measurables for his position, AND given Iowa’s history of producing safeties, it does feel like this guy was a relatively overlooked. He doesn’t have that look of a big imposing athletic safety that would go in the 1st or 2nd round and sometimes that’s all it takes for a guy to get overshadowed— he seems to get the job done though and that’s what matters.
I have been told by some on BBI that Schoen will be “another middling GM”, I believe because as we all know he looks at Daniel Jeremiah’s “best available” list, purposely scrolls down to the MIDDLE of the list, closes his eyes and points randomly at a name, then keeps his eyes closed as his assistant jots the name down & submits the card — that way Schoen can be surprised when the pick is announced on TV (he really loves surprises).
But some guys really do slip through the cracks and fall down boards for reasons that don’t make sense in hindsight— luckily even on Daniel Jeremiahs board. Let’s hope Belton was one of those guys!
I really enjoyed watching how Iowa deployed Belton. The kid can flat out blitz. Not surprisingly Wink’s defense will probably rank top 5 in blitz percentage this year. I would take under on that… Ravens had a 61 percent blitz rate in 2020 which led the league. So yea, the pick makes a ton of sense Im super content with it, now grab a middle linebacker that can shoot some gaps in the 5th.
Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Fourth-round pick Dane Belton said he took a pre-draft visit to the Giants. That wasn't previously reported. Again, Giants clearly had targets they identified throughout the process and spent a lot of time with them.
RE: If he was so good, he would have been picked yesterday.
That will accept being indoctrinated into our losing 10 year culture.
Let me explain, it just seems we didnt take the best prospect for the position in the round. Just seemswe are settling in on lesser prospects vs what’s available.
How so?
I think Giants really did a poor job in evaluating Dean.
I have been told by some on BBI that Schoen will be “another middling GM”, I believe because as we all know he looks at Daniel Jeremiah’s “best available” list, purposely scrolls down to the MIDDLE of the list, closes his eyes and points randomly at a name, then keeps his eyes closed as his assistant jots the name down & submits the card — that way Schoen can be surprised when the pick is announced on TV (he really loves surprises).
But some guys really do slip through the cracks and fall down boards for reasons that don’t make sense in hindsight— luckily even on Daniel Jeremiahs board. Let’s hope Belton was one of those guys!
https://twitter.com/art_stapleton/status/1520448505172615168?s=21&t=hjTbt4Fnn_7wJNYk2IuUaA - ( New Window )
@DDuggan21
Fourth-round pick Dane Belton said he took a pre-draft visit to the Giants. That wasn't previously reported. Again, Giants clearly had targets they identified throughout the process and spent a lot of time with them.
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He sucks.
Spot on! Most of the guys picked today have a very small chance of making a roster.
Wow - sucks to be you. Are you happy about anything?
Giants seem to have a lot of guys that play the nickel DB role:
Love
Holmes
Aaron Robinson
Flott played some nickel at LSU
And not Belton
Probably a good problem to have
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Best use as a nickel safety.
Giants seem to have a lot of guys that play the nickel DB role:
Love
Holmes
Aaron Robinson
Flott played some nickel at LSU
And not Belton
Probably a good problem to have
and NOW Belton I mean...
This schtick isn't funny to anyone but you.
/sarcasm off
How so?
I am dumber for having read that.
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That will accept being indoctrinated into our losing 10 year culture.
Let me explain, it just seems we didnt take the best prospect for the position in the round. Just seemswe are settling in on lesser prospects vs what’s available.
How so?
Scouting reports seem to indicate a lack of range.
and Eric’s post above drew a legit LOL, so thank you for that.