Loading ...In an offseason where the Giants appeared to be facing a recently unprecedented number of roster holes, Jerry Reese did what he had to do by making sure he locked up Antrel Rolle. Much has been said about Rolle’s huge contract and lack of top flight ability, but nevertheless, that’s one hole filled.
We talk all the time about resisting temptation to draft players who repair roster deficiencies in order to draft the “Best Player Available.” But free agency basically works in an opposite manner: you target positions and fill needs; try to find players whose skill set and contract demands fit any of the holes on your team.
Sure, Karlos Dansby plays a need position, but Jon Goff is a better worst case scenario starter than CC Brown, and Dansby’s price would have skyrocketed had we been forced to outbid Miami. Julius Peppers? Didn’t fit at all. Would Maake Kemoeatu make the same impact on the line that Rolle will in the backfield? Didn’t think so.
Jerry Reese had too many needs on his plate to leave all for draft day. Given that Rolle was clearly the biggest impact player at the biggest need position that the market presented, Reese would have been stupid not to.
Now that he’s crossed one huge item off the top of the organization’s shopping list, the team can narrow it’s focus on draft day. In yesterday’s post, Kyle from G101 basically summed up the most pressing needs that remain when he highlighted MLB Rolando McClain, DT Brian Price and OL Mike Iupati.
There are other openings that need to be filled though. The Giants only have four legit corners on the roster (and one of them is Bruce Johnson). The Giants also have 3 of their 5 running backs coming off serious injuries, and could probably use a body there. Whatever Travis Beckum may become, he’s not the kind of depth that Giants need behind Kevin Boss.
So Jerry Reese still has a bunch of needs on draft day, but he used free agency well to fill the one glaring need that would threaten to force him to reach in the draft.
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And a salute to Angel Lugo for keeping priorities right.
Hip Hop Rabelais has practically gone Haiku on us.
Ima say NOOOO to andre davis!god please no. I rather get morrison n I’m not all 4 him.I’m really hopin this team goes mlb n the 1st!I really dnt see spiller fallin 2 us
Listen I was havin an arguement wit some guys n the gym bout who’s the best qb n the nfc east.they say mcnabb I say eli.who do u guys say and dnt be a homer n say eli jus cuz he’s a giant.I wanna no what u guys would say if u weren’t giant fans.I say eli cuz he’s a damn good qb who can win big games!4000yrds passin when u were supposed to have no WRs is pretty damn impressing.he jus gets better and better every year.
Another thing that annoys me is when people say eli didn’t win that super bowl,it was a freak play and the D that won the sb.I’m like someone had throw td passes 4 us to get 17 pts right.people annoy me
Terrence
Just ask them which NFC East QB has a Super Bowl ring.
That should end the argument until that stat changes.
Man I’m havin a bad night at wk! I had a pts son callin me racist! Really ur gonna call me that…the black guy married to an italian with 2 mixed kids…I’m the racist?the guy was a total ****.some people come in at the sleep lab thinkin its a 5star hotel…and jus cuz I couldn’t please his mom,that’s what this idiot had 2 say to me.I’m pissed!oh it got ugly
As long as you didn’t use the word ‘peckerwood’ you’ll be OK.
What about Redneck?
White Devil.. ****.. ****..
Continuing from last night, I do agree that some offensive punch could be used. I also know that more speed and power is required in the middle of this defense. So to my question as to how Reese will/should use his draft selections, I figure if a game breaking WR, RB is available, and the guy can return kicks and punts, take him.
Then select a defender in round 2 who can be effective against the WR and RB’s are being allowed to run free without being touched. That means speed and coverage types.
Then round three can be used for eiher the best defender available, or the best OL available based on what you project as the most glaring need.
The remaining picks can be used to find high value guys that may be able to help you toward the end of the season in spot duty and for depth.
That would be an even handed approach to the draft. Because the offense is closer to being dominant than the defense, if it were up to me, I would use the first three picks on LB, DB, OL.
The defensive line if injury free has a chance to be pretty good.
But speed and pop in the linebacker corps. and additional speed and coverage ability in the secondary is vital.
Next because of age and decline, a solid OL who can hold down either gaurd or RT slot would be perfect.
Because the draft is deep at DL and Safety, Resse can most likely find some players who can be coached up while contributing to special teams.
But it is about time this team had a player on offense that teams must game plan for. Right now the offense can hold its own. With a dominant defense, the team is a solid contender. But if there is not a starting defensive player to be had at 15, I could see either a attempt to move up in the draft, or moving down and collecting multiple picks in rounds two and three.
Especially if there are no game changing offensive players available at slot 15. I think Reese has a tough decision to make because he has to base the status of his defense on a bunch of “IF’s”
Make no mistake, I am defensive minded, however I dont run anything but my mouth. What I think means “spit” in the Giants FO. But I would not be able to stomach having a club that scores 42 and gives up 45. That aint Giant football.
Terrence T
“black guy married to an italian with 2 mixed kids”
Simple solution: “Make him an offer he can’t refuse”.
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