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Thumbs up from Wonder for the Giants R3 pick of CB Andru Phillips. “Phillips is literally right below, in the next tier, 51-55, from what I evaluated. So when you get him at 3.70 that’s good value. Not a reach by any means. CB is right behind OT and WR in terms of depth and quality in this 2024 Draft. So the Giants benefitted here with a guy they could get in early R3 with R2 … [Read more...] about Round 3: CB Andru Phillips

How can I be happy with Schoen when he took WR in Round 1 and we didn’t get a QB either? Because he has discipline. Discipline is eating properly and avoiding sugar wherever you can. Trading up is Draft sugar. It’s expensive. We know this. Trading up for QB is super expensive. It needs to be done because when you have your sights on a guy that will change your franchise, … [Read more...] about Draft Part 5: QB 2025+

(For a Passover Draft, sung to Chad Gadya..) One little Gettleman. One little Gettleman. 1.02 Barkley, which ate the Gettleman. One little Gettleman. DeAndre Baker due diligence, which bit the 1.02 Barkley which ate the Gettleman. One little Gettleman. Galloway21, which beat the Baker due diligence, which bit the 1.02 Barkley, which ate the Gettleman. One little … [Read more...] about Chad Gad Gettleman

UltimateNYG’s draft analyst, Wonder, has been breaking down tape and is done with the Safeties, Cornerbacks, and Tight Ends. He watches a ton of college football and has plenty of commentary on other prospects that he has not yet reviewed (combine, tape). His comments can change between now and next Thursday (Day 1 of the Draft), but here are some macro observations… Let’s … [Read more...] about 2024 NFL Draft, Part I

I am always a little circumspect about Free Agency. Ok, a lot. Regular readers of this NY Giants blog know that Free Agency is typically “B Players, A Prices.” So making a splash in Free Agency is not without risk. You can do well in Free Agency. You can also get smoked with a player who gets paid, gets hurt, and all you’re left with is a nasty cap hit for your troubles. Now … [Read more...] about Giants Go Big