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Not fast. But very very quick, which is sooo much more important.

Bingo!

 

of more timely importance, you think we can take the NL West this year?

That will depend on everyone not named Lincecum as he is the man!

I hope you guys are right about Nicks- we sure had no deep threat this past year. Btw, socal- Moss is a free agent, I think.

I have no doubt about Nicks as I had none about Smith. They are very good athletes, not elite, but their attention to detail as professionals is probably better than 99% of any young wide receivers in the league.

When you combine the mental preparation with very good athleticism and elite route running, then you find pro-bowl caliber players, not just pro.

For Moss, Exactly!

The Giants being the rolling stone.

He is exactly what the defense needs!

I think Kenoy Kennedy would give the Giants an under the radar fix at the Safety position now at a reasonable cost and more flexibility moving into the draft.

Seymour would be my first choice, but it sounds like he will get tagged in the next week.

I would not mind Ryan Pickett either.

Those would be reasonable contracts that give a vast improvement over the play of the DT and S positions last year.

As far as the receivers, we already have too many young talented receivers. I could see Manningham getting traded to move up and get top ten pick in this draft. Nicks and Smith will be the starting receivers for the foreseeable future.

Nicks is fast enough, polished enough, smart enough, and physical enough to be "the guy" on any NFL team.

The epiphany... Nicks is a beast and should be equally as good as Anquan Boldin.

Good enough? I think so!

Anyway, there will be no receivers coming in via the draft or free agency, but I could see one getting traded away and another cut.

After all, rolling stone gathers no Moss.

I think you can rule out Wilfork--I doubt NE lets him get away.

If they can do it with Seymour they sure as hell could with Wilfork.

I personally think Seymour would fit better in the Giants versatile mold, but I would take either in a heartbeat.

what are these dudes status vis - a - vis collective bargaining. How many will flip back to restricted status if agreement is not worked out?

Unrestricted either way, except Will Smith.

That's why I chose them.

I was mulling over the free agent class and found some realistic options in FA for the Giants.

Shayne Graham - would definitely improve the kicking game.

Kenoy Kennedy - as far as some depth at safety.

Cory Redding, Ryan Pickett, Vince Wilfork, or Richard Seymour would provide some depth

on the interior line that was desperately need it last year.

Adewale Ogunleye & Will Smith, you can't have too many pass rushers.

Antoine Winfield had no business being there and yea Terrell Thomas did have good enough a year to be there.

The Vikings led the league in sacks and QB pressure like that should equate to more than 1 pick with 3 passes defensed.

It is ridiculous that he gets in with those numbers, while TT has 5 picks with 13 passes defensed on a team averaging one

less sack a game than the Vikings.

The good news is we have depth at CB.

I noticed something overlooked in all these Pro Bowl talks.

TT had much better numbers than the 2 CB injury replacements for the Pro Bowl.

Terrell Thomas

85 Tackles 1 Sack 1 FF 5 INT

# Antoine Winfield, Minnesota

55 Tackles 1 Sack 1 FF 1 INT

# Terence Newman, Dallas

57 Tackles 0 Sack 3 FF 3 INT

He damn near has the their numbers combined.

That is a travesty!

Does this mean the Goff, Blackburn, or Clark in the middle?

NFL.com link

I think this kid will replace most if not all of Ward's 41 receptions and 394 receiving yards.

Brown will be the quiet x-factor in our receiving game

A Giant defense which was #5 in the league last year brings in Boley (injured), Canty, Bernard, Sintim, and the return of Osi indicates the same ferocious D that Giants brought in the beginning of 2009 to the entirety of 2010-11 season.

On offense, it all starts with the continuity of an o-line playing together for 4-5 years, a QB who can step it up... when it counts, still the best stable at RB 1-3 possibly 1-4, and alot of above average receiving options all with great quickness.

The Giants are a young, talented, hungry, and well coached team that has been to the play-offs the last 4 years.

Oh, they also have a ring!

I think they should get some cred, but if not you will see for yourself in the near future.

That was a waste of time and the the author simply had no insight other than a clear view of his own colon!

There is one more spot open to play.

If it is still available, count me in.

First off, I know this is way early, but what else is there to discuss?

I am hoping the Giants draft Brandon Spikes next year to fill in for AP in the near future.

Nicks is the one receiver in this draft that can come in and contribute immediately!

1. Hands - Butch Davis said he had the best hands of any receiver he has coached, which includes

Reggie Wayne and Andre Johnson.

2. System - He has been playing in a pro style offense

3. Route Running - best in draft next to maybe Robiskie

This guy is going to be good from day one.

TE Travis Beckum - interesting pick.

 

Reminds me of two other picks in their past.....in which the guy was 1st round material in his Jr. year, but got hurt in his Sr. year and fell off most people's charts. Those two guys: Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwinuka

 

Hopefully, he is in the same mold as those two. If so....what a steal.

:worshippy:

I love this draft so far!

I think it is safe to say they go OL or safety next.

There is one important fact to compare when looking at the stats of these two and that is SOS, strength of schedule.

Specifically the division they play in, NFC West with some of the weakest defenses and the AFC North with two of the best defenses in Baltimore & Pittsburgh.

When you consider this context, you can see this is far from apples to apples.

I agree, KP might have a shot as a pro bowl alternate this year, but I think Terrell Thomas is going to turn some heads this year.

Both are great blitzers coming out of the secondary and that will add even more confusion for offenses this year.

Do no read the article, that is five minutes of your life you will not get back!

The author is an idiot on the order of say Plax!

1. Hixon was a 4th round pick and has increased his value since being with the Giants

2. He has more value to the Giants WR corps than anyone except Smith, and Edwards if we get him.

3. He is far too valuable on special teams, not only as a returner, but as a cover guy as well.

I would argue that only Josh Cribbs is the only ST two guy better than Hixon.

4. He is still getting better!

That trade would make no sense, what so ever!

Now if we could get something for Moss, that would be a different story.

Cleveland will have to accept some performance based incentives.

A 1 and a 3 should be enough, but I say throw in the 5 if need be.

The Giants would still have seven picks with 3 on the first day and a number one receiver.

You can add Bernard, Thomas, and KP to that list!

No question Edwards!

Boldin is older, slower, more injury prone, and on the decline.