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Giants great Eli Manning talks Daniel Jones future, change in atmosphere around team
If Giants fans were looking for another reason to be optimistic for the upcoming year, the quarterback who led the franchise to two NFL titles gave them one over the weekend. former Giants QB Eli Manning said he has noticed a change around the organization this year with the installation of Joe Schoen as general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach. That has led to manning suggesting that he has high hopes for quarterback Daniel Jones going into this upcoming season.
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New York Draft Picks
Kayvon
Thibodeaux
1
Rnd
5
Pk
DE
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 6
- School: Oregon
- Height: 6' 5"
- Weight: 258
Eric Edholm's Commentary
At the NFL combine, Thibodeaux was asked who his toughest interview was with. His answer: the Giants. They wanted to know what he was made of. The talent speaks for itself. Will he be too big for the Big Apple? First-year Giants GM Joe Schoen makes a bold bet on “no” with his first selection in the captain’s chair. Bold, bold maiden pick, but he’s the pass rusher the Giants need.
Evan
Neal
1
Rnd
7
Pk
OT
Position
- Draft Grade: B+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 5
- School: Alabama
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 350
Eric Edholm's Commentary
We thought they’d go OL first, then pass rusher, given the Panthers were on deck at No. 6. But they still get a top-tier talent who is actually more ready Day 1 than the player taken one spot ahead of him. Neal is a multi-position blocker with starting experience at both tackle spots and guard. He’s highly strong and explosive but lacks lateral quickness. But we love the pick, even if they went at it a bit oddly.
Wan'dale
Robinson
2
Rnd
11
Pk
WR
Position
- Draft Grade: C-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 97
- School: Kentucky
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 185
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Robinson is a very undersized converted running back who can fill the role that many envisioned for Kadarius Toney (if he's dealt). Although Robinson's quickness and shiftiness is impressive, his size limitations could make him only a gadget type performer.
Joshua
Ezeudu
3
Rnd
3
Pk
OG
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- School: N. Carolina
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 325
Eric Edholm's Commentary
A riser during the draft process, Ezeudu won over talent evaluators with his versatility (starting experience inside and out) and his tenacious blocking and finishing. His pass protection needs work, especially if he's moved inside, where he has fewer reps. A solid project.
Cordale
Flott
3
Rnd
18
Pk
CB
Position
- Draft Grade: C-
- School: LSU
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 175
Eric Edholm's Commentary
We project Flott to the slot — hey, a rhyme! — because of his small frame (under 180 pounds) and limited length. But he's a feisty competitor with good character and plenty of upside. He won't turn 21 until late in the preseason and can improve in time under the watchful eye of a detail-oriented staff. But we viewed him as a mid-Day 3 value.
Daniel
Bellinger
4
Rnd
7
Pk
TE
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 143
- School: SDSU
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 255
Dane
Belton
4
Rnd
9
Pk
S
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 208
- School: Iowa
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 205
Micah
McFadden
5
Rnd
3
Pk
LB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 188
- School: Indiana
DJ
Davidson
5
Rnd
4
Pk
DT
Position
- School: Arizona St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 327
Marcus
McKethan
5
Rnd
30
Pk
OG
Position
- School: N. Carolina
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 340
Darrian
Beavers
6
Rnd
3
Pk
LB
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 109
- School: Cincinnati
NFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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