While the Giants have been busy adding to their wideout corps this offseason, that doesn’t mean they won’t add to the position via the draft. In fact, they could consider selecting a wide receiver with their first-round pick (No. 11 overall). Paul Schwartz of the New York Post writes that the Giants spending spree at the position “does not preclude the Giants from taking a wide receiver in the first round of this draft.”
The team made one of the biggest splashes in free agency by adding Kenny Golladay on a lucrative $72MM deal, and they signed speedy wideout John Ross, as well. This duo will join a core that features 2020 starters Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton, as well as intriguing young options like C.J. Board and Dante Pettis. In other words, Daniel Jones should have plenty of targets to throw to next season, and co-owner John Mara previously seemed to imply that the team’s free agent success means the organization won’t be as tempted to add a wideout during the draft.
“It also takes pressure off of us going into the draft,” Mara told Schwartz when discussing the Golladay signing. “We don’t have to take a receiver in Round 1 or Round 2, we can sit there and just take the best player available when it comes to our spot. I think that’s another reason why it was so important to us.’’
Still, as Schwartz writes, the Giants will certainly be intrigued by a receiver depending on who’s on the board when it’s their time to make a selection. Specifically, the reporter points to the Alabama duo of DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle; if either player is available at No. 11, Scwartz opines that the Giants “might be enticed to take the plunge.” Alternatively, the team could look to the second day of the draft to add another player at the position, with the writer pointing to prospects like Kadarius Toney, Amari Rodgers, and Rondale Moore.
I don’t remember did they have any big time pass rushers in free agency? They desperately need a pass rusher. Why sign Golladay and draft a WR. It’s very similar to Cowboys paying Cooper and drafting Lamb when they needed help on defense. Still upset they won a game and cost them Chase Young.
Because sheperd is never healthy. Galloday has injuries issues as well. Either rookie would be cheapish for 5 yrs. no edge worth drafting at 11 and gettleman never trades down.
Chase Young and pass rusher Josh Allen from the year before. Imagine one on each end?
I don’t there is a pass rusher to reach for at 11. Probably would best to take the versatile Olineman Slater or one of the stud receivers. 2nd round they can look at defense. I’m still kind of hoping they can trade back in the 1st and pickup an extra 2nd round pick.
Golladay and Shepard have extensive injury histories, as does Engram. If one of the stud WRs falls to them, imo, they should grab him.
They definitely need to add some defense, but who should they take?
They signed Vikings RFA Ifeadi Odenigbo, but he profiles as a secondary pass rusher, not your first choice. He got 7 sacks in a rotational role in 2019 but only 3.5 last year as a starter; however, he was also the fifth most double-teamed edge rusher in the league. If Leonard Williams can sustain last year’s protection and take some of the double teams on himself, Odengibo should help to the tune of 8-10 sacks. If Williams can’t keep the pressure up, Odenigbo can’t be your #1 guy.
I was not happy that the Vikes didn’t even tender him, not happy at all.
Thanks for info, cka2nd. Shed some light for me.
You’re welcome, Ak185.
There are draft boards that don’t have a single defensive player listed in the top 10 of talent, so unless the Giants trade back and acquire additional draft picks, you very well could see them taking a WR if they are the best talent available at 11….agreed that Shepard is always hurt and his contract is also up next year I believe….also
Slayton has not dramatically improved to the point that you can say he’s a definite starter outside if they in fact draft either Waddle or Smith….lots of moving parts here.
Shepard has started 64 games in 5 yrs which is 64 more than any of us have. Golladay’s had two 1,000 yd seasons, something no other NYG has
They added 2 pass rushers, with Odenigbo having 10.5 sacks in his 2 yrs as Vikings regular.
‘Shepard has started 64 games in 5 yrs which is 64 more than any of us have.’
What kind of a comparison is this? Josh Rosen has thrown more TDs than any of us, so maybe the Giants should trade their first round pick to the 49ers for him.
Shouldn’t the giants get a QB first before worrying about who is catching the ball?
IMO, Slater is a perfect pick if he is available. The Giants could use a safe player who can step in and start. Their recent 1st rounders still carry a lot of questions. No shame in taking a less glamorous player even if he plays guard instead of tackle. Acquire building blocks instead of headlines.
A WR would be good, but good options are not only way to help Daniel Jones. If the great WRs are off the board (which they may very well be), NYG could look at the second or third offensive lineman on their board (after Sewell, obviously, is gone, and possibly another) and upgrade there.
Ideal world.
1. Lawrence 2. Wilson 3. Jones 4. Sewell 5. Chase
6. Pitts 7. Parsons 8. Horn 9. Fields 10. Surtain
11. (Trade WFT) Lance 12. Waddle 13. Slater
14. Paye 15. JOK 16. Farley 17. Darrisaw 18. Smith
19. Phillips 20. Vera-Tucker
1-3 as some people project. Falcoons already have skill receivers, Burrow wants Chase, Dolphins love Pitts. Lions need defence, Panthers go defence also, Broncos say thank you, Cowboys make easy pick, Washington gets their man, Eagles get a star WR, Chargers get a great fit, Vikings need defence, Bill loves LBs, Cards get CB, Raiders need OL, Dolphins also get Smith huge win, Giants get a solid edge rusher, Bears go OL.
Winners: Dolphins, Washington, Broncos, Eagles, Chargers, Giants
Losers: Niners (Jones isn’t top 10), Vikings (could’ve traded back), Pats (boring pick), Raiders (also could’ve traded back)
Vikings need OL more than they need pass rushers at this point, even if they should have never let the Giants sign Odenigbo.
True, but the Vikes got them back by signing Tomlinson.
Your point stands, however. Minnesota needs, and has needed, offensive linemen something fierce for the last few years. Reiff’s re-signings illustrated that, if nothing else. Last year the defense failed them, but the line play has been poor the last two or three years and has set them back significantly, particularly in pass protection.