Travis Hunter

[Uncle Mickey]

After watching film on several games, there were times Hunter was wide open but Sanders had to bail the pocket early. The worst designed Offense and the worst Oline.

That said, I think Sanders value is a
Mid First Round. 15-20. Actually Ward and Dart too.

If the Giants sign Wilson, I would draft Travis Hunter or Carter and never look back. Then I would move up from the second round for a QB and hope Dart is there.

15-20 for Sanders in total agreement..... my fine feathered friend.

[Philosophers]

No trade up for any of these QBs.  They are a mirage.  Stockpile talent and ise Wilson/Winston this year and maybe next year.

[kartanoman]

Fair point. I was just pointing out the line was doing quite well early in the season. I'm not sure how much was Thomas. But I was enjoying it while it lasted

How can you enjoy having a single-point of failure at the most important point on the line (i.e. your Left Tackle)??? Throw in Thomas' injury history and it's a valid cause for great concern.

From day one of season 2024, you've read my three Strategic Initiatives for the Giants. The very first one was:

SI1: Fix the (damned) Offensive Line, once and for all, and build depth to withstand the rigors of an entire season.

Thomas goes down against the Bengals and the rest of the offense goes down like dominoes. That's precisely what happened. So, they ended the year with their balanced scorecard bleeding red in that department, as well as the others, but that one was their anchor and their Titanic sank without a trace.

We've talked ad nauseum about them drafting at least two offensive linemen to adequately state they've addressed the line in terms of building quality and depth. The fact is that Thomas' return is no guarantee and neither is his sustainability. So, they need a durable left tackle behind him who will get the job done.

Admittedly, pick three is likely too high for an O-Lineman in this draft. I'm fine with taking Hunter and, even if they want Carter, I can definitely be happy with that selection as well. But, if they have the opportunity to move down the top ten, and now see the best OL draftees available in their position, I'm pulling for them to go for it and draft Thomas' eventual replacement or even the best Guard in the draft. They simply have to get the O-Line fixed, no more excuses.

But I'll gladly sit down and zip my lip if they want to go Hunter or defense with their first pick.

Peace!

[MightyGiants]

Louis Riddick
@LRiddickESPN
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14h
Played football a long time.

Been around football a long time-hanging out around pros in the league since middle school.

Never seen a guy catch the ball, no gloves, while running routes, and NOT see him "bobble" it, double catch it, or hear the ball when it hit his hands, like I witnessed yesterday with Travis Hunter. He's the natural. True 1 of 1 type stuff.

[Uncle Mickey]

Louis Riddick
@LRiddickESPN
·
14h
Played football a long time.

Been around football a long time-hanging out around pros in the league since middle school.

Never seen a guy catch the ball, no gloves, while running routes, and NOT see him "bobble" it, double catch it, or hear the ball when it hit his hands, like I witnessed yesterday with Travis Hunter. He's the natural. True 1 of 1 type stuff.

He is that 1 of 1 kind of prospect. Think Barkley like grade at two positions of higher impact than RB.

I love Carter but this kid is something out of a video game.

[Philosophers]

How can you enjoy having a single-point of failure at the most important point on the line (i.e. your Left Tackle)??? Throw in Thomas' injury history and it's a valid cause for great concern.

From day one of season 2024, you've read my three Strategic Initiatives for the Giants. The very first one was:

SI1: Fix the (damned) Offensive Line, once and for all, and build depth to withstand the rigors of an entire season.

Thomas goes down against the Bengals and the rest of the offense goes down like dominoes. That's precisely what happened. So, they ended the year with their balanced scorecard bleeding red in that department, as well as the others, but that one was their anchor and their Titanic sank without a trace.

We've talked ad nauseum about them drafting at least two offensive linemen to adequately state they've addressed the line in terms of building quality and depth. The fact is that Thomas' return is no guarantee and neither is his sustainability. So, they need a durable left tackle behind him who will get the job done.

Admittedly, pick three is likely too high for an O-Lineman in this draft. I'm fine with taking Hunter and, even if they want Carter, I can definitely be happy with that selection as well. But, if they have the opportunity to move down the top ten, and now see the best OL draftees available in their position, I'm pulling for them to go for it and draft Thomas' eventual replacement or even the best Guard in the draft. They simply have to get the O-Line fixed, no more excuses.

But I'll gladly sit down and zip my lip if they want to go Hunter or defense with their first pick.

Peace!

I see it the same way as you.  OL is a crisis every year due to injuries.  We need to draft 2 starters (OT and OG).  Build quality depth.

[Gmo11]

Louis Riddick
@LRiddickESPN
·
14h
Played football a long time.

Been around football a long time-hanging out around pros in the league since middle school.

Never seen a guy catch the ball, no gloves, while running routes, and NOT see him "bobble" it, double catch it, or hear the ball when it hit his hands, like I witnessed yesterday with Travis Hunter. He's the natural. True 1 of 1 type stuff.

He's my guy as well.  Carter is a nice consolation prize and as such I'm not going to be down in the dumps should he be left at 3 for the Giants, but Hunter is different.  Slotting him onto this roster changes a lot of stuff for the better.

[MightyGiants]

He's my guy as well.  Carter is a nice consolation prize and as such I'm not going to be down in the dumps should he be left at 3 for the Giants, but Hunter is different.  Slotting him onto this roster changes a lot of stuff for the better.

I feel the same way