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Nabers, I am tired of the Giants investing high picks on the O-line only to have it end up the worst in the league.

Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Thoughts heading into Day 2:

• The Giants absolutely should not draft a QB tonight. If they couldn't add a game-changer in the first round, there's no reason to use a later pick on a prospect who won't be a clear upgrade on what they have. They went BPA in the first round. Continue with that philosophy to build the best roster possible. The future at QB will be addressed in 2025.

• Schoen mentioned adding picks or trading up. Trading up would be a tough sell. As Schoen continues to say, there's plenty of holes on the roster. They only have five picks remaining. Not sure they're in position to reduce their swings by giving up picks in a trade. If they trade back, I'd be aiming for 2025 picks. They're going to need as much ammo as possible next year.

• I can't imagine the Giants double-dipping at WR, so they should be rooting for a run on the position at the start of the second round to push other players toward 47.

• Looking for possible Day 2 targets: Focus on players from big schools. Schoen's picks in the first three rounds as GM have all been from power conferences (if they still exist). Would be surprised by a swing on a small-school guy tonight.

• I don't think the Giants should be in a rush to trade Darius Slayton — it's OK to have multiple good players at a position. But if his unhappiness with his contract turns into a trade request, the Giants would have to be open to moving him if they can get a mid-round pick.

• Schoen has added some players with promise on Day 2 in the past, but be needs to crush it today. There's nothing that says you can't land a guy on Day 2 who is an immediate stud.
3:00 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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Quote from: DaveBrown74 on Today at 02:57:27 PMAm I correct in recalling that the data on these helmets (so far at least) has been quite good Rich? I feel like I read an article that presented evidence that they do appear to have a materially positive impact on player safety. Do you have a similar understanding?

According to the NFL, Guardian Caps have reduced concussions by 50% since 2022, when the league mandated their use during preseason practices for linemen and running backs. In 2023, the NFL observed a 52% reduction in concussions during the preseason compared to the previous three-year average, which the league attributes to the increased use of Guardian Caps

Nick Falato
@nickfalato
Here are some players that may interest the #Giants tonight on day two:

Top-30 visits (stolen from
@art_stapleton
)
DL Johnny Newton
OL Cooper Beebe
CB Max Melton
CB Andru Phillips
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
S Jaden Hicks
QB Spencer Rattler
RB Trey Benson
RB Audric Estime
TE Ben Sinnott
TE Theo Johnson
IDL Maason Smith

Others that the Giants could target at some point tonight include:

OL Roger Rosengarten
OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
OL Zak Zinter
DL Braden Fiske
DL Kris Jenkins
DL Ruke Orhorhoro
EDGE Adisa Isaac
CB T.J. Tampa
CB Mike Sainristil
CB Cam Hart
CB Kamari Lassiter
CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
SAF Cole Bishop
SAF Tyler Nubin
SAF Javon Bullard
2:56 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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The Guardian Caps about-face has been confirmed.

After league executive Dawn Aponte nonchalantly mentioned in a recent webinar that players will have the option to wear Guardian Caps during games in 2024, we asked the league for confirmation.

NFL executive V.P. of health and safety Jeff Miller confirmed that the players will have that option as of 2024.

"We now have two years of data showing significant concussion reductions among players who wear Guardian Caps during practice so players will be permitted to wear the cap during games this upcoming season," Miller said in a statement provided to PFT. "Additionally, there are new helmets this year that provide as much — if not more — protection than a different helmet model paired with a Guardian Cap. These developments represent substantial progress in our efforts to make the game safer for players."

Last year, the league declined to let players wear Guardian Caps during games. No player publicly expressed a desire to do so. This year, they can do it if they want.

Given the look of the Guardian Caps, many will surely hope that the players choose not to wear them during games. Pro football is an extremely visual sport; it thrives in large part because of how it looks on TV. With sleek helmets coated in clumpy coverings that look like soundproofing panels, the vibe will be compromised.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-confirms-players-can-choose-to-wear-guardian-caps-during-games

Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
Someone asked for this earlier. Here are some of the #NYGiants "30" visits still on the board entering Day 2

DL Johnny Newton
OL Cooper Beebe
CB Max Melton
CB Andru Phillips
CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
S Jaden Hicks
QB Spencer Rattler
RB Trey Benson
RB Audric Estime
TE Ben Sinnott
TE Theo Johnson
1:39 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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Quote from: UKGiantsFan on Today at 12:30:16 AMPeople that think Belichik is glib and short in the personality department really gonna need a re-think.

https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1783865309151010880

Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Just caught up with Darren Waller. Still no decision on his future. Why is he taking so long to make a decision?

"It's just evaluating my overall commitment level. I don't feel like it's fair to my teammates, fair to the franchise, fair to people that support it to have somebody out there that isn't 100% committed to the entire journey from April to February,"

Waller said he's still training at the level necessary if he decides to play.

Waller participated in a roundtable today about his battle with addiction at Carrier Clinic, which is Hackensack Meridian Health's flagship behavioral health campus. It was really powerful to listen to Waller be so open about his personal journey.
12:15 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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Dan Duggan
@DDuggan21
Putting football aside, Darren Waller is a great ambassador for mental health. It was poignant to hear him talk about his struggles after the tragedy with Korey Cunningham.

"God, he was a good dude," Waller said. "It's so sad. Just a great personality. But you never know what people have going on behind all that. That hit him me. It was tough to hear."
12:30 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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At this point, I almost hope he comes back.  I would love to see how defense would handle the receiver corps and Waller


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Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
Just spoke with Darren Waller a few minutes ago as he finished up an event here in New Jersey as the mental health ambassador for Hackensack Meridian Health.
Shared his story at the opening of the Carrier Clinic in Montgomery.

Waller said he has not finalized his decision regarding retirement, but was adamant that the decision has everything to do with whether he feels he can give 100 percent of himself to the team and the game.
I asked specifically if it has anything to do with the roster here or his experience last season. Waller insisted no. #NYGiants
12:37 PM · Apr 26, 2024
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Quote from: kingm56 on Today at 11:16:51 AMFundamentally, it's about moving the sticks (yards) and scoring points (TDs).  QBs who throw for lots of yards and TDs,  give your team the best chance to win championships, espically in the modern era.  I suspect that's why yards, TDs, and SBs are the focus for determining HoF worthiness, as it relates to QBs.  .

These QBs comprise the NFL(s) Top 10 ALL-TIME QB RATING:

Deshaun Watson
Dak Prescott
Kirk Cousins
Jimmy Garoppolo

It matters; however, not as much as yards and TDs.

To your point in bold, if that is your assertion why don't you ever include rushing yards and touchdowns in your QB stats?

Quote from: TONKA56 on Today at 10:35:18 AM2 superbowl appearances, 0 superbowl wins. Cowboys own us, but they are still kind of a hot mess. I mean, now we're back to the "can you find a franchise quarterback somewhere else besides the top 10" discussion, which is usually good for 10 pages or more. The truth is sure you can, but the odds are significantly against you. Almost like catching lightning in a bottle. I don't think most teams really even go after later round quarterbacks with a plan to make him the starter. Usually he's drafted as a backup and the stater gets injured and the backup siezes the opportunity. 

If you value Super Bowls, how about the trophies won by the Bucs (Brady), Rams (Stafford), and the Broncos (Manning) none of whom acquired their QB via the draft (even)?