With their final pick in the 2016 NFL draft The New York Giants selected tight end Jerrell Adams from South Carolina in the sixth round, 184th overall.

Adams, 6-foot-5, 252-pound blocking machine may be one of the most underrated players in this year’s draft according to ESPN’s Todd McShay.

“From a physical tools standpoint, there’s a lot to like with Jerell Adams,” McShay said during ESPN’s broadcast. “I actually thought he was one of the top five most underrated players in this class, big play threat with length. He can be your slot receiver. He’s not very strong and big yet but I love his effort. The guy works hard as a blocker. Under-utilized in the passing game but averaged over 14 yards per catch. This guy has big play ability, and I think it’s going to be interesting to see if he can become a big cog in that offense for the Giants.”

Welocme to Giants Nation Jerrell!

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The New York Giants and their six running back this off-season drafting UCLA’s Paul Perkins.

Head coach Ben McAdoo is fostering  an era high competition.

“We have a lot of competition in the room,” coach Ben McAdoo said. “We like all those guys, they all have distinct things they do well, and there will be a lot of competition. It will be exciting to watch, and see how it unfolds.”

Best of Luck, Paul welcome to Big Blue!

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The New York Giants added some young talent to the Linebacker core by selecting Clemson stud B.J. Goodson with the 109th pick in the 5th round.

Goodson spoke post draft and was excited to play in a place where football was very important.

“Definitely wanted to be (here). Definitely a legendary place; a place where football is very, very important,” Goodson said after being drafted. “They talk about the New York Football Giants, man, and finding out how much that means to the city and the community…it’s really, really big.

“They saw me helping out on special teams. The (Tom Quinn) really likes me a lot. I really, really enjoyed the relationship with (Bill McGovern). I really, really just fell in love with everything on my visit.”

Let’s welcome B.J. to Big Blue Nation!

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The Giants have added some competition in their secondary by drafting hard-hitting safety Darien Thompson from Boise State in the third round, 71st overall.

Thompson will come right in and compete at a high-level, and hopefully earn a free safety spot according to Giants GM Jerry Reese.

“Big kid, center fielder, checks a lot of boxes for us. We really like how he makes plays on the football. We think he’s a solid tackler back there. Makes the calls. Captain. High test score. A lot of things to like about him,” Reese said. “we think he’s a free safety. He makes the calls back there for his team, he’s a ball hawk back there. We think he’s going to create a lot of competition in the secondary at that safety position.”

Let’s all welcome Darian to Big Blue Nation!

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If Giants fans were unfairly upset about the first round selection of CB Eli Apple, they were able to turn the frowns upside down as The Giants selected wide receiver Sterling Shepard with the 40th pick in the second round.

Shepard is looking forward to stepping on the field with both Victor Cruz and Odell Beckham.

“There are guys I definitely look up to and pattern my game after,” Shepard said. “Two of them are on the New York Giants in Victor Cruz and Odell Beckham. I look up to those guys and love watching their game. … I’m happy and landed in a perfect spot.”

It’s hard not to love this pick, Shepherd is a highlight waiting to happen and should pair well with Beckham and a healthy Cruz. Let’s welcome Sterling Shepard to Big Blue!

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With the 10th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft The New York Giants Select Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple. 

While it may not be who Giants fans expected, we still took a young, talented player who will be a day one starter. 

Most of the criticism comes because fans feel that the Giants have drafted him too early and possibly a trade down would have been warranted.

Having both Tennessee and Chicago trading  up to steal our potential pics (OL Jack Conklin, & LB Leonard Floyd) has also added some fuel to the fire.

Pro football focus nailed Eli apple’s assessment and draft situation.

Eli Apple may be the main beneficiary of a cornerback class lacking a lot of size at the top end. He displays the ability to play man coverage extremely well, and has the size and speed profile NFL teams are looking for, but he has never earned PFF grades that match the best cover corners in this class, and has enough flaws in his game that he is not a surefire top pick. He’ll likely be drafted higher than his play suggests he should be, but the potential to become an excellent corner at the next level is definitely there.

Let’s all welcome Eli to Big Blue and hope he becomes a shutdown corner of our future.

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As the NFL Offseason moves along, the next hyped-up event after the Super Bowl and Free Agency is always the NFL Draft. The most elite of college football meet in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre where they wait to hear their name be called by the commissioner on center stage. This year, the New York Giants hold the 10th pick in the NFL Draft, as well as the 40th, 71st, 109th, 149th, and the 184th picks. But the most frequently asked questions by Giants fans at this time of year are, “Who should the Giants draft [with their 1st round choice]? Should they trade up? Should they trade down?” Usually there is a solid, strongly opinionated answer in which the Giants should trade down or that they should stick at their pick. But with a very deep draft class that has transcendent talents in positions that fit their needs, there are many viable options if Jerry Reese were to trade up or down.

Here are three possible options for the Giants if they were to trade up:

Myles Jack, ILB, UCLA

Myles Jack is the best linebacker in this draft, and the Giants have a gaping hole in their linebacker corps. Despite knee surgery that sidelined him for most of UCLA’s 2015 season, he has shown his transcendent athleticism and versatility through his play at the running back position. He would be a great fit for Spagnuolo’s defense because in the NFC East, there are three top-notch tight ends in Philadelphia’s Zach Ertz, Washington’s Jordan Reed, and Dallas’ Jason Witten. Jack, in college, could lock down a tight end 30 yards downfield, which helps the Giants need at that position even more. They would have to give up their own first rounder and possibly their second rounder, but Jack is worth risking for the biscuit.

DeForest Buckner, DT, Oregon

Yes, the Giants did really vamp up their defensive line in the offseason, but it is still a need to draft another one for their front to really succeed. Giants DC Steve Spagnuolo loves to rotate defensive linemen in and out to conserve their energy throughout four quarters, and a set of elite pass rushers is needed. When he was the DC for the Giants 2007 Super Bowl XLII winning season, he had a three-headed monster in Michael Strahan, Osi Umenyiora, and Justin Tuck. With bringing in Buckner, this only helps the rebirth of the big three pass rushers. Like Jack, a first rounder and a second rounder would probably have to be given up.

Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State

Similar to the reason to draft Buckner, the way that the Giants have succeeded in the past is with a stellar pass rush. Bosa was one of the premier pass rushers in the FBS over his years in Columbus, and is certainly one of THE guys on the top of the Giants’ draft board. Plus, Jason Pierre-Paul’s contract is only a one year deal, so it is a must need hole to fill if the Giants were to let him walk next season. Similar to Jack and Buckner, it will probably take a first and second rounder to trade up for Bosa.

Here are three possible options for the Giants if they were to trade down:

Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama

Ragland, coming from a Nick Saban coached Alabama team, is one of the most pro-ready players in this draft. He was the signal caller for the Crimson Tide throughout this past 2015 season which lead to their 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game win over Clemson. Ragland will serve as a viable option for the future of our linebacker corps. By trading back and drafting him later, we could maybe gain a first round pick for next year if we’re lucky, but will definitely receive a second rounder for this year’s draft.

Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State

Like Ragland, Darron Lee was the play caller for a defense that won the College Football Playoff National Championship game win over the Oregon Ducks just a year before in the 2015 College Football Playoff. Lee is a great athlete and has the ability to develop into a safety or to stay as a linebacker. He will be a great player for the Giants to draft because he can help our linebacker corps and possibly be a viable option opposite Landon Collins. The Giants will probably receive a second rounder or a third rounder in exchange for the tenth pick and the pick we would possibly select Lee with.

Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

Laquon Treadwell put up a show against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day, showing various strengths for him to possibly be a top-5 pick. Since the combine, his stock has only decreased. He bypassed the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, but has ran one at his Pro Day. He showed a not-so-flashy 4.6 second 40-yard dash at the Pro Day. Though speed is an issue, he is a great option opposite Odell Beckham Jr. and would be for many years to come if he was to be drafted by the Giants. He is the best receiver in this draft class, but his grade is only equal to a mid-first round draft pick. The Giants could give up their 10th pick in exchange for a mid-first rounder and maybe a third and fourth rounder along with the pick they would draft Treadwell with.

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With the 2016 NFL Draft less than one month away the New York Giants sent out their draft Day Party invitations last week to season-ticket holders. 

If you are a season ticket holder check your inbox for more information. This is a free family friendly event held by the Giants, aim to get there early because Big Blue picks 9th.

The Draft Day Party again will be held at MetLife stadium on April 28, 2016 at 7 o’clock. For more info go to Giants.com

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It appears that the door is open for a Tom Coughlin return, and my guess is that Tom still has the taste for football. In a year where we have to nail the draft and free agency, our personnel department needs all the help they can get.

The New York Post reports that this may be a possiblity.

The former Giants coach told “Fox and Friends” on Monday morning he is not retired, and is struggling to adjust to his new life after he parted ways with the Giants after the season.
“Not well, not very well, to be honest with you,” Coughlin, 69, said while discussing his Jay Fund Charity.
“It’s a difficult thing. I don’t care who you are, or how long you’ve been doing it. I’ve been doing it a long time, so you know you get yourself into the rhythm your whole life is, your calendar of your life is based on football, about the seasons, whether it’s in season or out of season. You have a schedule that you follow. So, there’s some adjusting for me to make.”
Coughlin twice interviewed for the Eagles’ head-coach opening and appeared to be the favorite before backing out of consideration. Giants owner John Mara said the team had talked to Coughlin about taking another position in the organization after offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo took over as head coach.

Mara is still interested in bringing Coughlin back, perhaps in a personnel role.

Come home Tom and Grab Justin Tuck too.

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Hello Giants fans, and welcome to my first post. I thought it’d be a fun start to take a look ahead at the draft so let’s get to it!

The NFL Draft is now less than 3 months away. This is what I’d call a way too early mock draft due to the fact that there haven’t been any Pro Days yet and we are still weeks away from the NFL Combine. That being said, I do think it’d be fun to get an early look at my predictions for picks 1-12 for the 2016 NFL Draft.

The Draft

1st Overall Pick (Tennessee Titans): Laremy Tunsil OT University of Mississippi

Laremy Tunsil is a name you will see at the top of the board in almost every mock draft. The main thing that NFL scouts notice about Tunsil is his extraordinary balance. Balance is a key part in blocking with a 315 pound body. You will often see lineman on the ground seconds into the play, but a guy like Tunsil will give you the pass and run protection every team dreams of. The main criticism I can make about Tunsil is his off-the-field issues. Tunsil was charged with domestic assault against his stepfather. He also accepted benefits and was not cooperative with investigators, keeping Tunsil out for the first 7 games of the season due to a suspension. Overall, Tunsil is by far the best offensive lineman in the draft. Assuming the Titans select Tunsil, they will have the 11th overall pick out of the 2014 draft, Taylor Lewan, and the 1st overall pick out of the 2016 draft, Laremy Tunsil, playing tackle. This is not a duo that any defensive ends will look forward to playing against.

2nd Overall Pick (Cleveland Browns): Jared Goff QB University of California

Carson Wentz, Paxton Lynch, and Jared Goff. These are the 3 quarterbacks that are likely to be taken in the first round. I would not be shocked for the Browns to select Wentz or Lynch with their second overall pick over Goff. However, I do believe that Jared Goff has the best pure arm talent out of the three QBs. While comparing Goff vs Lynch vs Went, Goff is best for his arm talent, Went is by far the most mobile QB rushing for 6 TDs this season, and Lynch is a combination of the two having good arm talent along with the ability to run the ball. The Browns will certainly select a QB with their pick due to the fact that their QB is Josh McCown who they have made clear is not their guy, and that they recently announced they will cut Johnny Manziel in the wake of his latest off-the-field issue of domestic violence.

Jared Goff Highlights California University

3rd Overall Pick (San Diego Chargers): Ronnie Stanley OT University of Notre Dame

To put it nicely, the Chargers offensive line wasn’t good this year. To put it honestly, the chargers offensive line was pathetic this year. Phillip Rivers was hit the 3rd most times out of all QBs in the league, and was the 12th most sacked QB in the league. There needs to be a change, and that change, is Ronnie Stanley. Ronnie Stanley is a step down from Laremy Tunsil. They are the exact same size, and are very similar players. Just like Tunsil, Stanley has great balance, but his greatest attribute is his quickness off of the line. Stanley is able to match up well against quick defensive ends which makes him such a special player. Expect to hear Stanley’s name called third in the draft assuming Laremy Tunsil has already been taken.

4th Overall Pick (Dallas Cowboys): Joey Bosa Ohio State DE University

“NOOOOOOO!!!!!”- Giants fans everywhere after the Cowboys STEAL Joey Bosa at number 4. I loved watching Joey Bosa this season. He is an electrifying player who always finds a way to get to the QB. I actually had a hard time letting Bosa fall to 4 in this draft, and I wouldn’t be surprised one bit if the Titans take Bosa with their number 1 overall pick. Along with his extraordinary talent comes his size. Joey Bosa boasts a 6’6″ 276 pound frame, 1 inch and 20 pounds larger than the average defensive end. And even with his large size, he is able to get off the line quickly and is elusive at getting by offensive linemen. All I can say to Giants fans is Joey Bosa is not a guy you want Big Blue trying to block twice a year, and when the Cowboys are on the board, just hope that Jerry “old man” Jones makes another dumb decision in the draft and that they DO NOT end up with Joey Bosa.

Joey Bosa Highlights Ohio St

5th Overall Pick (Jacksonville Jaguars): Myles Jack LB UCLA

Myles Jack. Myles Jack is one of those guys who make the game so exciting to watch. He has the ability to get right off of the line of scrimmage and get to the QB immediately with his incredible lateral quickness which continues to amaze NFL scouts. Myles Jack is exactly what the Giants need, a linebacker with the athleticism and quickness to get to the QB. This could allow the Giants to possibly move Devon Kennard to MLB if we are unable to get a MLB in free agency. If Myles Jack is able to fall to the Giants pick, which doesn’t seem that unlikely when looking at other NFL Mock Drafts, I would love to hear his name called and see him holding up a Giants jersey.

Myles Jack Highlights UCLA

6th Overall Pick (Baltimore Ravens): Shaq Lawson DE Clemson University

Here is another guy that you will see going to Big Blue in many other mock drafts. If you watched the College Football Playoffs, you would have seen and heard Lawson’s name tons of times as he was a star throughout all of his college career. He meets the average size of an NFL defensive end. He is a much better run stuffer than he is a pass rusher. Coaches also can see him transforming into a LB in the NFL which is something very rare that will appeal to whichever team selects him. All in all, Lawson does lack some athleticism but is definitely a guy I would be happy to see in a Giants uniform next season.

Shaq Lawson Highlights Clemson University

7th Overall Pick (San Fransisco 49ers): Carson Wentz QB North Dakota State University

Cam Newton is my NFL comparison for Carson Wentz. Now, don’t take that the wrong way, by no means am I saying that Carson Wentz will be AS good as Cam, but he definitely shows flashes of Cam on the field. He is an incredibly mobile quarterback, finishing the year with 6 rushing touchdowns and 294 rushing yards in only 7 games!!! He was on track to finish the season with around 13 rushing touchdowns and 750 yards. That screams Cam Newton to me. Now, about the 49ers. They recently acquired ex-eagles head coach Chip Kelly who has been used to having a mobile quarterback, especially at Oregon. The main reason I think Chip Kelly didn’t get the job done in Philly is because they deprived him of a mobile quarterback, giving him Sam BADford. Another guy I could see the 49ers grabbing is wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, but like most people say, what’s the point of a great wide receiver if you don’t have anyone throwing to him, and yes, Colin Kaepernick/Blaine Gabbert is NO ONE.

Carson Wentz Highlights North Dakota State University

8th Overall Pick (Miami Dolphins): Jalen Ramsey CB Florida State University

Another guy who would put a big smile across my face if I could watch him in a Giants uniform, but that is probably not going to happen if the Dolphins have anything to say about it. Jalen Ramsey is definitely the highest rated defensive back in this years draft. The two main things I love about Ramsey is that he stands at 6’1″ making it easier for him to line up against larger receivers, and that he has played some safety throughout his career making him similar to The Honey Badger: Tyrann Mathieu. Great vertical leap, very athletic, lockdown corner. He allowed an outstandingly low completion rate of 38.5 percent. If Jalen Ramsey is able to fall to the Giants 10th overall pick, I would be in my glory hearing his name announced of the Giants!

Jalen Ramsey Highlights Florida State University

9th Overall Pick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Laquon Treadwell WR University of Mississippi

Many of you will definitely disagree with me when I say this or comment “Defense!”, but Laquon Treadwell is the one offensive player in this draft that I would be happy with the Giants taking as their 10th overall pick. That being said, the chances of him being available at 10 are not very likely. Treadwell is a guy who will go up and get whatever is thrown his way. He is a pretty average sized wide receiver, but he would always come down with 50/50 balls during his time at Mississippi. Again, before you say that the Giants shouldn’t draft offensively, that’s what most of you said back in 2013, and now we have one of, if not the best playmaker in the league in Odell Beckham Jr.

Laquon Treadwell Highlights University of Mississippi

10th Overall Pick (New York Giants): Deforest Buckner DE Oregon University

This was a really, really tough choice for me deciding between Deforest Buckner and Vernon Hargreaves. The main reason I ended up choosing Buckner was his size. The Giants tend to like players who are bigger than the average size of their position. Buckner stands at a whopping 6’7″, three inches taller than the positional average. Buckner also weighs about 285 pounds, 30 pounds heavier than the positional average! This would usually be a bad thing for most defensive ends, but Buckner is able to use his size to his advantage due to his wonderful athletic ability. He is a very tough worker off the line, and will get to the QB, finishing last years season with 1o.5 sacks along with an impressive 83 total tackles. Although I do feel that Buckner will be the Giants 2016 1st round draft selection, I also want to note some guys I would love to see go to the Giants if Buckner does not: Joey Bosa, Myles Jack, Shaq Lawson, Jalen Ramsey, and Vernon Hargreaves. One guy whose name you will probably not hear in picks 1-12 due to his injury is Jaylon Smith. Jaylon Smith was the highest rated linebacker in the draft before his injury which will probably keep him out for at least a few games of the 2016 season which is the main reason I don’t think the Giants will take him. So to summarize it up, based on my draft predictions and who is already taken, I do think Deforest Buckner is the guy who will go to the giants, however, as I have listed, there are a few other players who I could and would love to see in a Giants uniform next year.

Deforest Buckner College Highlights Oregon University

11th Overall Pick (Chicago Bears): Leonard Floyd LB University of Georgia

This is certainly a reach at the 11th overall pick, but the Bears showed in 2015 that they need help at LB, which Leonard Floyd would be sure to provide. Due to his extremely lean frame, Floyd would be limited to outside linebacker in the NFL which is a downside for most teams. Most teams just don’t want a guy that is limited to one linebacker position. That being said, this provides a rare specialty that Floyd could provide for many teams which would be covering a receiver when necessary. He played very well in man coverage in college, and with his lean frame could move very quickly and agile against a slot receiver when necessary. Floyd could also shift to safety when necessary, again, thanks to his lean and smaller frame. Chances are the Bears won’t reach this much for a guy who is usually seen being taken in the twenties in most mock drafts, but in my opinion, this would be the pick that would benefit the Bears most in 2016.

Leonard Floyd Highlights Georgia University

12th Overall Pick (New Orleans Saints): Vernon Hargreaves CB University of Florida

Last but certainly not least, Vernon Hargreaves. Hargreaves is a guy who again, I wouldn’t mind seeing in a Giants uniform. However, with the options that will probably be available at 10, Hargreaves most likely won’t be the best choice for Big Blue. Hargreaves meets the average height and weight for a cornerback, which would be another factor for the Giants not selecting him. The Giants tend to lean towards larger corners such as DRC (Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie). The saints desperately need a cornerback. Brandon Browner was by far the most penalized player in the league this past year, and the saints secondary overall was laughed about all season. Hargreaves would definitely provide a much-needed boost to the Saints’  secondary which could take some pressure off of the struggling Brandon Browner.

Vernon Hargreaves Highlights Florida University

I hope you guys enjoyed my 2016 NFL Mock Draft Picks 1-12, and you will soon see picks 13-20 in an article to come. So for now Giants Nation, LETS GO GIANTS!

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