The talent available
The Giants have a clear prototype for DE but few top prospects fit their mold this year and they are second tier types with good all-around games rather than the type who can consistently terrorize passers off the edge. That said, a couple of them can rush the passer equally as well from the inside so might appeal in Spagnuolo's defense.
What do I think the Giants should do?
Jason Pierre-Paul returns under the
Great report Ceri! Of course you know I was going to say something about Owagume Odighizuwa. I think you are putting him in the wrong category. He's too short to really be 3-4 DE. He would be an ideal LDE in a 4-3 though. I want him and if the team gets him I know we would all be happy. He would improve the run defense and give the generally less athletic RTs fits.
Rich: That course in scouting is already paying off. Bob
We are completely in sync on Preston Smith as I have said the past month or so how much I think he's Justin Tuck 2.0. I think he is the absolute prototype for the Giants.
Quote from: Philosophers on April 20, 2015, 10:47:25 AM
We are completely in sync on Preston Smith as I have said the past month or so how much I think he's Justin Tuck 2.0. I think he is the absolute prototype for the Giants.
I will be very very very happy if the Giants go O-line round one and come back in round two with either Preston Smith or OO. That would be such a great 1-2 punch for this team
Derp. Need to read more carefully. :surrender:
I do like Preston Smith.
Good read as always Ceri. Just like cam Erving in the guard review we're on the same wavelength regarding Preston Smith. He's on my wish list but I have this nagging feeling he'll be taken late in the 1st considering the lack of tradition 4-3 DEs in the draft this year. Is it safe to assume from their absences that you don't think much of Za'darius Smith and Anthony Chikillo?
Quote from: DesG89 on April 21, 2015, 06:50:39 AM
Good read as always Ceri. Just like cam Erving in the guard review we're on the same wavelength regarding Preston Smith. He's on my wish list but I have this nagging feeling he'll be taken late in the 1st considering the lack of tradition 4-3 DEs in the draft this year. Is it safe to assume from their absences that you don't think much of Za'darius Smith and Anthony Chikillo?
I also think Smith will be gone. It's one very big reason why I favour going DE first. DE's aren't going to last long as their aren't many of them. Their will be good OL's still available at #40.
As far as Za'darius Smith and Chickillo go, I'm not of the opinion that either will be a starter or that they'll upgrade our pass rush. We have depth, what we're missing is a second two-way player or a speedy outside pass rush specialist.
Quote from: UKGiantsFan on April 21, 2015, 08:15:44 AM
Quote from: DesG89 on April 21, 2015, 06:50:39 AM
Good read as always Ceri. Just like cam Erving in the guard review we're on the same wavelength regarding Preston Smith. He's on my wish list but I have this nagging feeling he'll be taken late in the 1st considering the lack of tradition 4-3 DEs in the draft this year. Is it safe to assume from their absences that you don't think much of Za'darius Smith and Anthony Chikillo?
I also think Smith will be gone. It's one very big reason why I favour going DE first. DE's aren't going to last long as their aren't many of them. Their will be good OL's still available at #40.
As far as Za'darius Smith and Chickillo go, I'm not of the opinion that either will be a starter or that they'll upgrade our pass rush. We have depth, what we're missing is a second two-way player or a speedy outside pass rush specialist.
I count over 40 guys being projected as first round or possible first round picks. I am thinking some of these guys will fall to round two. I am thinking either Smith or OO or both will be their at 40.
Finally, hello Arik. :greetings:
Quote from: Jaime on April 21, 2015, 10:00:48 PM
Finally, hello Arik. :greetings:
Possibly bad news on Arik
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Arik tweeted last weekend he was in Indy. That was Combine medical re-check day so it makes sense now.
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