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Greg Cosell’s top 5 WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft

Greg Cosell’s top 5 WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft

Marvin Harrison Jr. | Photo by Sam Hodde/ Cosell is bullish on Adonai Mitchell Esteemed NFL analyst Greg Cosell dropped by the Ross Tucker Football Podcast recently to assess his view of the top five wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft. Since that is a topic New York Giants fans are invested in leading up to the draft, I thought I would summarize Cosell’s take on the top 5. The full episode is embedded at the bottom of the post. “I think he’s one of the better wide receiver prospects we’ve seen in a long time ... He understands route running, he understands how...
14 hours ago
Does the ‘very Buffalo-ish’ approach work?

Does the ‘very Buffalo-ish’ approach work?

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane | Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ The Giants are largely following the model Joe Schoen learned with the Bills Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer recently told the ‘Rich Eisen Show’ that the New York Giants under the direction of GM Joe Schoen are taking a “very Buffalo-ish” approach to their build. This is absolutely true, and not a surprise since Schoen and coach Brian Daboll had front row seats to GM Brandon Beane’s build in Buffalo. The approach includes: De-valuing positions like running back and safety. Spend your...
16 hours ago
NFL free agency grades: How analysts think the New York Giants have done

NFL free agency grades: How analysts think the New York Giants have done

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Joe Schoen’s work gets good marks How did the New York Giants do in the first week of NFL free agency? Here are how analysts across the Internet graded GM Joe Schoen’s work. Pro Football Focus gave the Giants a B, which was assigned prior to the depth signings of offensive linemen Austin Schlottman and Aaron Stinnie, as well as tight ends Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz. The grade includes the trade for edge defender B PFF wrote: The most favorable way to look at this deal is that the Giants effectively used the draft capital they acquired for...
17 hours ago
Giants news, 3/18: Michael Strahan, music star Daniel Jones, more

Giants news, 3/18: Michael Strahan, music star Daniel Jones, more

New York Giants headlines for Monday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Michael Strahan gets one up on Jon Runyan Sr. Former Giants great Michael Strahan and Jon Runyan Sr., an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, had many memorable confrontations. The two combatants eventually became friends, with Runyan attending Strahan’s Hall of Fame enshrinement. With Runyan’s son, Jon Jr., now a Giant, Strahan is savoring the moment. “One of my favorite things is knowing that Jon Runyan has to root for the Giants,” Strahan said via the Giants’ PR Department. “That...
Mar 17, 2024
Giants’ 2024 depth chart: How the first week of free agency changed the roster

Giants’ 2024 depth chart: How the first week of free agency changed the roster

Devin Singletary | Photo by Tim Warner/ What’s been done, and what still needs to be done The New York Giants are a much different team than they were before NFL free agency started on Monday. Let’s go through what they have done, and what it might mean for what GM Joe Schoen still has to do this offseason. Players gained: Edge Brian Burns (via trade)OG Jon Ruynan Jr. OL Jermaine Eluemunor TE Jack StollTE Chris ManhertzOL Aaron StinnieOL Austin SchlottmanRB Devin SingletaryWR Isaiah McKenzieQB Drew Lock Players lost: RB Saquon Barkley (Eagles)S Xavier McKinney...
Mar 17, 2024
Ed’s weekly Giants mock draft: What trading down with the Minnesota Vikings looks like

Ed’s weekly Giants mock draft: What trading down with the Minnesota Vikings looks like

Brock Bowers | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Let’s look at a different, but much-discussed, possibility Well, I guess I lied. Last week I said I was pretty much done with ‘scenario-driven’ mock drafts. This week, though, we have another scenario-driven mock draft for the New York Giants. Since the Minnesota Vikings traded up to acquire pick No. 23 in the first round they now have picks 11 and 23. It is apparent they are preparing to trade up for a quarterback, probably trying in fact to get ahead of the Giants. What, though, if the Giants at No. 6 were the Vikings’...
Mar 16, 2024
Big Blue View mailbag: Isaiah Hodgins, comp picks, free agency, more

Big Blue View mailbag: Isaiah Hodgins, comp picks, free agency, more

The mail’s here! Tom Pietrzak asks: My question has to do with something you and Tony discussed towards the end of your recent podcast covering day 1 of free agency; namely, how the Giants’ decision to let Barkley walk in free agency reveals their wish to center their offense on the passing attack instead of the ground game. I agree with that assessment, which causes me to wonder how the Giants could do anything with the number 6 pick in the draft BUT select one of the top three receivers (assuming at least one will be there). By letting Barkley walk, the Giants let go of...
Mar 15, 2024
Giants mock draft tracker: Wide receiver, quarterback both draw significant support

Giants mock draft tracker: Wide receiver, quarterback both draw significant support

Malik Nabers (left) and Jayden Daniels. | Photo by Jonathan Bachman/ Both paths in the draft have validity Wide receiver or quarterback? Which will the New York Giants select with the sixth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Mock drafters continue to lead toward wide receiver. In this week’s edition of our Giants mock draft tracker, 25 of 45 mocks (55.6%) have the Giants selecting a wide receiver. Thirteen of those mock drafts (28.9%) give the Giants Malik Nabers of LSU. Twelve (26.7%) give New York Rome Odunze of Washington. Sixteen mock drafts (35.6%) have the Giants...
Mar 15, 2024
Drew Lock puts Giants’ QB controversy to rest

Drew Lock puts Giants’ QB controversy to rest

Drew Lock | Ed Valentine Says he has been told Daniel Jones is the starting quarterback Drew Lock put to rest on Friday the idea that he was told by the New York Giants that he would compete with Daniel Jones to be the team’s starting quarterback. “Daniel Jones is the starter for this team, and that’s been conveyed to me,” Lock said during a Friday morning Zoom call with New York media. Lock said the only thing he knows for certain is that with Jones continuing to recover from surgery for a torn ACL he can expect to get a lot of reps this spring during...
Mar 15, 2024
Did Giants bring Drew Lock to New York to compete with Daniel Jones?

Did Giants bring Drew Lock to New York to compete with Daniel Jones?

Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports It seems Lock might think so Do the New York Giants have a quarterback controversy entering the 2024 NFL season? Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider dropped a bombshell during a radio appearance after losing Lock, Seattle’s 2023 backup quarterback to the Giants. “They basically sold him on the opportunity to compete to be the starter,” Schneider said on Seattle Sports Radio 710AM. ”And he felt like it was the right opportunity. He looked at Baker Mayfield’s opportunity last year and felt that this could be...
Mar 14, 2024
New Giants’ OL Jermaine Eluemunor can’t contain his excitement

New Giants’ OL Jermaine Eluemunor can’t contain his excitement

Jermaine Eluemunor | Ed Valentine “Coming here to this franchise was always a dream” Jermaine Eluemunor, newly-signed offensive lineman for the New York Giants, has been blasting his excitement all over social media since agreeing to terms with the team on Tuesday. Some examples: I’m excited AF to be a @Giants cannot wait to get started and help this team in anyway I can y’all won’t regret it I promise— Jermaine Eluemunor (@TheMainShow_) March 11, 2024 My excitement to be a Giant comes from 2 things. 1. It’s the freaking Giants who wouldn’t...
Mar 14, 2024
NFL to investigate illegal tampering accusation vs. Eagles in Saquon Barkley pursuit

NFL to investigate illegal tampering accusation vs. Eagles in Saquon Barkley pursuit

Howie Roseman | Photo by Stacy Revere/ As if the Giants-Eagles rivalry needed more heat The NFL will investigate potential tampering violations by the Philadelphia Eagles in their free agent pursuit of former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Along with the Barkley/Eagles situation, the league will also look into the pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins by the Atlanta Falcons. Russini said it is “standard for the league to look into such matters.” Penn State coach James Franklin, Barkley’s collegiate head...
Mar 14, 2024
Are the Giants the best draft fit for QB Spencer Rattler?

Are the Giants the best draft fit for QB Spencer Rattler?

Spencer Rattler | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Maybe, if the Giants want to take a Day 2 of Day 3 swing at the position Are the New York Giants the best fit for South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler in the 2024 NFL Draft? Jordan Reid of ESPN [subscriber only] thinks so. In a piece ranking his top 13 quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class, Reid has Rattler at No. 7 and lists the Giants as his potential fit. Reid sees Rattler as a late-Day 2 or early-Day 3 selection. The Giants have pick No. 47 in the middle of Round 2 and pick No. 70 early in Round 3. The also have pick...
Mar 14, 2024
The Giants’ quarterback soap opera continues to spin

The Giants’ quarterback soap opera continues to spin

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/ What will happen when we get to the season finale? That’s anybody’s guess The ‘what will the New York Giants do at quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft?’ soap opera continues to be a ‘can’t miss’ drama in the buildup to next month’s big event. A week ago we had the “completely done” with Daniel Jones and “buyer’s remorse” over his four-year, $160 million contract episodes. In the last couple of days, there have been fresh episodes. We suddenly appear to be in the “real concerns” about Jones’ health...
Mar 13, 2024
‘Giddy’ Brian Burns is ‘ready to get to work’ with Giants

‘Giddy’ Brian Burns is ‘ready to get to work’ with Giants

Brian Burns | Photo by Grant Halverson/ Burns speaks to New York media in introductory call New York Giants’ fans are excited to what Brian Burns, acquired Monday via trade from the Carolina Panthers, and Kayvon Thibodeaux can accomplish together as bookend edge defenders for the Giants. Burns, who met New York media via Zoom for the first time on Wednesday afternoon, is also excited about the possibilities. “We’re definitely going to push each other because he’s very talented, as am I. I think we’re going to make each other a lot better, honestly,” Burns...

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