Round 1 Review, Round 2 Preview

Disappointing
 
While I don’t personally scout these players it does seem that taking Thomas was a non-consensus pick amongst the 4 top tackles. Regardless, players of essentially equal value went at 11 and 13. There is no point to sucking if you are not going to get a difference maker. It’s disappointing that with two QBs being taken immediately behind them, that a trade down couldn’t be worked out. Gettleman needs to know how to bluff or induce a trade.  He needs to know how to get the Dolphins or Chargers to believe someone is coming to jump them.
 
As much as I like difference makers like Simmons, and would have preferred taking him at 1 and a solid tackle at 2, I understand the reason to take a tackle there. It’s just disappointing that they couldn’t trade down.
 
As we look forward to round 2, I expect the Giants to take either a wide receiver or edge rusher. Top edge rushers include AJ Epinosa from Iowa (my top choice) or Yetur Gross-Matos. At WR I’d hope to be able to draft Clemson’s Tee Higgins.  Unfortunately a lot of the “best players available” right now are running backs, defensive tackles and CBs. 3 positions that Giants should not look to add this high.


​-Ari Glass