April 29, 2007
Giants 2007 day 1 draft articles
Kevin Gleason's article says that Ross might be good but that ultimately the Giants screwed up by not taking a linebacker or a left tackle. I think he's an idiot. Show me a left tackle who was available at #20 who can come in and start at a higher level than David Diehl. There weren't any there. Joe Thomas might be as good as Diehl but then again look at what's happening with Robert Gallery. He went #3. Levi Brown went #5. The Giants couldn't possibly have chosen a left tackle at #20.
Tom Canavan's article reminds us how badly the Giants defense needs help defending the pass. He doesn't mention that the safeties can be blamed for muc of that - obviously we didn't help ourselves at the safety position on day 1.
Regarding linebacker, OK, the Giants could use a WLB.
Arthur Staple's article shows us that Reese would have traded down with Cleveland if they had made us the same offer they made the Cowboys. He correctly points out that Ross was a better pick than beason or Staley because Ross helps (potentially helps) at two positions of need, punt returner and corner.
Mike Garafolo's article offers something new - that Ross will compete with Corey Webster for a spot.
John Branch says Ross will compete with both Webster and Madison. Like all the other articles he talks about how the Giants tried to trade up for one of the other corners but couldn't find the right deal (like the Jets did).
Posted by James Trotta at April 29, 2007 9:47 PM