Wrapping it up
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- April
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So the draft is over. For my money, I think the Giants would have been better off getting the veteran wide receiver rather than drafting three receivers in hopes that the combination of all would equal one Plaxico Burress.
But, hey, I’m not the one in charge of scouting or decision-making, am I? As for the last two picks, DeAndre Wright and Stoney Woodson, director of college scouting Marc Ross had this to say.
On Wright: “An athletic guy with good ball skills, good size. (He’s) what we call an eye corner. Plays the ball well. He had a little shoulder injury this year, so his run support was a little off. He got that fixed, so we expect him to be a good, physical presence there.”
On Woodson: “Again, another eye corner. We look for those guys late. WE look for guys that have size and speed and that’s what he has. Was in a rotation there at South Carolina, but a real competitive kid. Tough in the run support.”
The key to this whole draft is Ramses Barden, however. If the Giants don’t go out and trade for Braylon Edwards or Anquan Boldin—still possibilities considering their contract situations with the Browns and Cardinals—they need to have Barden contribute immediately as a red zone and end zone pass-catcher. He’s got 6-foot-6 height and leaping ability. And the fade route is not exactly the most complicated route in the book. A smart guy like Barden should pick that up, no problem. He can learn the rest later.
We’ll have more stuff as the week goes on. For now, I’m gonna take a nap.
EP
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Ernie Palladino
thank you for your updates, you do not get the credit you deserve.
I’d rather go with the rookies than Edwards. Too many drops and attitude issues. The kids may be able to play, Edwards has already proven he can’t.
I actually think the best player in this draft class for the Giants could turn out to be Clint Sintim—-he is a player!
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