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rer262 said 11/06, 10:08 PM
Everyone thought their receivers would be their weak point, but Smith, Manningham and Nicks have all stepped up and actually give the NY Giants impressive depth at the position.

Their defensive line is still solid, and they do actually have some playmakers in that secondary but their lack of a consistent week in, week out Patrick Willis type tackler really hurts them as well as a truly reliable outside linebacker to help on runners and even provide assistance to Tuck and Osi.

I propose that middle linebacker should be their #1 pick this draft, and they should also make a run at Shawne Merriman.

rer262 said 11/07, 06:11 PM
Yes, but prior to this season, their 2 first round picks were spent on the secondary and neither looks like a bust.

Aaron Ross is a very good cornerback, and yes he's injured, but he does have the makings of a #1. Corey Webster is no slouch opposite him, and while I agree that depth there is a concern, all they really need is another nickleback veteran and a young kid to bring along to eventually replace Webster. No needs that warrant 1st round money.

Kenny Phillips is going to be a pro bowl safety by every scouts regards. Yes again, I'd like to add more depth but it's a 7 round draft. The Giants just need serviceable injury replacements a la what Indy has done with Bob Sanders.

However, using a 1st round pick as depth for young emerging stars? Seems dumb to me.

Boley, Clark, Blackburb, even Sintim. Where is the potential pro bowler? Pierce is good but nobody is confusing him with an all pro talent. As they are showing with their struggle to tackle, linebacker is their archille's heel as a football team.

Point to the secondary all you want, but most of McNabb's passes last week were 5-10 yards deep (the LB's responsibility) in zone coverage.

rer262 said 11/08, 01:35 PM
Drew Brees makes a lot of secondaries look bad, and Kurt Warner and Donovon McNabb are no slouches either.

But what set the Giants up for all this was these short passes turned to long gains because of their inability to tackle.

Drafting another cornerback or safety will be the Jerry Reese admitting to the fans that their past first round picks have been busts.

Management can be high on Wilkinson but with Ross and Phillips, we have 2 potential pro bowl players who need to start. I'm all for picking help for the secondary in rounds 2-7, but I'm not paying someone five million per year to ride the bench.