With each pick of the FanHouse mock draft, we get into the head of an NFL general manager and let you know who he'll pick and why.Can Jerry Reese and the New York Giants strike gold twice?
The defending Super Bowl Champions will head into draft weekend looking to do exactly what they did last year: select several players that will have an immediate impact on the team. It's a formula that obviously worked well for them and something they'll look to duplicate.
With so many pressing needs, New York will have several options when their turn finally rolls around. They could trade down for additional picks, draft a linebacker, cornerback or safety, or just go with the best player available.
Based on FanHouse's mock draft, Jerry Reese will actually get to do two of those things at once. Not only will he be able to draft the best player still available, he'll also be able to fill an area of need.
Kenny Phillips is considered by many to be a top-20 player in this year's draft and by far the best safety available. With the departure of Gibril Wilson to Oakland, New York desperately needs a young talent to help anchor that secondary. It's obvious that Sammy Knight is not the long-term answer, and despite an adequate Super Bowl performance, the organization cannot feel too comfortable with James Butler.
Phillips is a very physical and instinctive player with great hands. He plays well in both man and zone coverage's and does a good job against the run. He seems like a perfect fit for a Tom Coughlin run team and Steve Spagnuolo defense.
The Skinny:
Team Needs - CB, LB, S, OT
Player Selected - Kenny Phillips, S, Miami (FL.)
Also Considered - Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
Previous Pick: No. 31, Cheating, New England Patriots
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. I hope you're wrong.
I want him to slip one spot to the Dolphins, with the first pick of the 2nd round. Campbell his UM teammate would also be a nice fit.
Posted at 6:09PM on Apr 22nd 2008 by mbyte84
2. I THINK STRAHAN is RETIRING "DRAFT 2008"
I really do think Mikes calling it a career. Thats why you wont hear anything about it definte. The Giants dont want to tip there hand in the draft. Yes we need an left OT. We gave up like the third most sacks from the LT position last year at 15.5
...But I really dont think there is a OT that can step up and play right away except from the very top of the 1st round. ......Maybee with another year and camp Guy Whimper can step in and put Diehl back to his natural position of LG and to his all pro calibre play? I really do not like Kenny Phillips for this team or Dan Connor in any shape way or form. And I think it's absurb to think we're going take a WR Mario Manningham in the 1st according to Mayock!
I think the GMEN should best in invest further into their strenghts and what made them special last year they're one injury, retirement or holdout from being thin at DE forcing Tuck into a starting role losing their versatillity
My GIANT MOCK
1- Phillip Merling or Lawrence Jackson, Strahan's replacement
2-Tyrell Johnson SS
3-Onel Cousins OT
4-Jeremy Thompson- LB or DE - Just like Reggie Torbor or Maybee "Guy Whimper type project LT and NJ native Jerremy Zutah ?
5-Darnell Terrell- 4.2 big physical corner-project can play FS
6- Matt Spanos- insurance for O'Hara
7-Zachary Bowman-injury past big physical corner can play FS
http://mondaymornqb.blogspot.com/
Posted at 6:23PM on Apr 22nd 2008 by JINT FAN MAN
3. 1. I hope you're wrong.
I want him to slip one spot to the Dolphins, with the first pick of the 2nd round. Campbell his UM teammate would also be a nice fit.
Posted at 6:09PM on Apr 22nd 2008 by mbyte84
hey mbyte84 Calias Campbell has bust written all over him 5.1 - #40 another William Joesephs
I like Lawrence Jackson http://mondaymornqb.blogspot.com/2008/03/draft-2008-lj-next-lt.html
cant go wrong with playesrs from SC
Posted at 3:44AM on Apr 23rd 2008 by JINT FAN