May 1, 2006
Giants 4th round 2006 draft picks
DT Barry Cofield and OT Guy Whimper. Barry Cofield isn't huge at 6-4, 304 but he is fast with a 40-Time under 5 seconds. He has expereince at both defensive end (hope the Giants don't plan to use him there!) and defensive tackle. They say he pursues running plays well but has trouble anchoring when a run comes straight at him. Hopefully, the Giants coaching staff can work on that because the Giants need someone to stuf runs up the gut.
Guy Whimper moved to tackle as a senior. Interestingly, he might be the exception to the rule that you can't teach footwork since he is so raw. Frank Croyle says that he does have quick feet. He's got good size at 6-5 and 304 pounds. Like Cofield, he also ran his 40 in under 5 seconds. Add 26 reps at 225 and consider that he'll probably add some bulk...
Of course, Guy (don't want to call him Whimper) may not develop into Luke's replacement. Finding a starting LOT in the 4th round is betting against the odds. But the potential payoff is big!
2 fast 300 pounders in the 4th round. Not bad!
Posted by James Trotta at May 1, 2006 2:32 AM