He seems to be the consensus top OL in the draft,and will likely be there at 6.
Are you ok with the fact that he played LT,can a guy switch over to the right side and be as effective?
I’m sure he’ll be a very good LT, it’s nothing about the player.
The issue I have is you are drafting a guy that high to play him out of his natural position. That adds risk - as you are projecting he can make the transition. Not as easy as people make it seem.
The other issue I have - while both tackle positions are valuable, RT is still significantly less valuable based on top contracts for each position. So the positional value of Alt takes a hit if the giants pick him.
Finally, Neal was a high pick just 2 years ago. Very similar scenario. Coaching and injuries have held him back. I think he can still develop into a starting caliber player.
It is good to keep hoping for Neal to improve. New coach should help…can’t hurt. I listen to Sy though because he seems to know more than most fans here…he seems to think Neal has serious fundamental problems and has had them before drafted.
Like I said, it is good to hope and we do have a new coach……let us pray….
I 100% agree with you. You draft a QB, WR, LT, ER, CB, and maybe a DT in the top 10. These positions will command lots of money after 4 to 5 years. This is your core positional roster.
The problem with the Neal pick isn't that it was used on a prospect projected as a right tackle on the Giants, it's that he hasn't delivered on the expectations. If he played at a Pro Bowl level on the right side like they envisioned, we'd be loving it; but it's easier to forgive being wrong about a left tackle than it is about a right tackle.
the only OL I would draft in the top 10 would be a LT.
I also think that is pretty much conventional wisdom.
I think a case can be made that every OL position is now a premium spot. And that's because there is a scarcity with the position as the pipeline produces less and less quality.
So, if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
the only OL I would draft in the top 10 would be a LT.
I also think that is pretty much conventional wisdom.
I think a case can be made that every OL position is now a premium spot. And that's because there is a scarcity with the position as the pipeline produces less and less quality.
So, if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
Excellent point...
I am not even sold on drafting Alt,I personally prefer to trade back and get more picks....but Alt would be a great addition...especially if Neal can be moved to G
I’m sure he’ll be a very good LT, it’s nothing about the player.
The issue I have is you are drafting a guy that high to play him out of his natural position. That adds risk - as you are projecting he can make the transition. Not as easy as people make it seem.
The other issue I have - while both tackle positions are valuable, RT is still significantly less valuable based on top contracts for each position. So the positional value of Alt takes a hit if the giants pick him.
Finally, Neal was a high pick just 2 years ago. Very similar scenario. Coaching and injuries have held him back. I think he can still develop into a starting caliber player.
if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
Excellent point...
I am not even sold on drafting Alt,I personally prefer to trade back and get more picks....but Alt would be a great addition...especially if Neal can be moved to G
Except Alt isn't a great prospect, he's a good one. There will be better prospects available with the 6th overall pick.
I also think that is pretty much conventional wisdom.
The issue I have is you are drafting a guy that high to play him out of his natural position. That adds risk - as you are projecting he can make the transition. Not as easy as people make it seem.
The other issue I have - while both tackle positions are valuable, RT is still significantly less valuable based on top contracts for each position. So the positional value of Alt takes a hit if the giants pick him.
Finally, Neal was a high pick just 2 years ago. Very similar scenario. Coaching and injuries have held him back. I think he can still develop into a starting caliber player.
It is good to keep hoping for Neal to improve. New coach should help…can’t hurt. I listen to Sy though because he seems to know more than most fans here…he seems to think Neal has serious fundamental problems and has had them before drafted.
Like I said, it is good to hope and we do have a new coach……let us pray….
I also think that is pretty much conventional wisdom.
I think a case can be made that every OL position is now a premium spot. And that's because there is a scarcity with the position as the pipeline produces less and less quality.
So, if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
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the only OL I would draft in the top 10 would be a LT.
I also think that is pretty much conventional wisdom.
I think a case can be made that every OL position is now a premium spot. And that's because there is a scarcity with the position as the pipeline produces less and less quality.
So, if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
Excellent point...
I am not even sold on drafting Alt,I personally prefer to trade back and get more picks....but Alt would be a great addition...especially if Neal can be moved to G
About the 13th round...and he is cut badly
The issue I have is you are drafting a guy that high to play him out of his natural position. That adds risk - as you are projecting he can make the transition. Not as easy as people make it seem.
The other issue I have - while both tackle positions are valuable, RT is still significantly less valuable based on top contracts for each position. So the positional value of Alt takes a hit if the giants pick him.
Finally, Neal was a high pick just 2 years ago. Very similar scenario. Coaching and injuries have held him back. I think he can still develop into a starting caliber player.
I believe OL is still our #1 priority.
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I'm still not going to throw in the towel on Neal, but its getting late.
About the 13th round...and he is cut badly
Hardly. Besides, they only go 12 rounds now, IIRC.
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I'm still not going to throw in the towel on Neal, but its getting late.
About the 13th round...and he is cut badly
Hardly. Besides, they only go 12 rounds now, IIRC.
im old skool
lol
if you can get grab a great prospect, especially one that is multiple, you should seriously consider it.
Excellent point...
I am not even sold on drafting Alt,I personally prefer to trade back and get more picks....but Alt would be a great addition...especially if Neal can be moved to G
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Is what led the Giants to take Saqoun.
And he ended up being a better pro than Darnold and Josh Rosen, and is one of the best weapons in football. Why was Barkley a bad draft pick again?
Are you serious? Barkley has been at the center of an atrocious offense for half a decade. The pick did nothing for the team.