The NFL world is still reacting to the passing of Art Modell. John Mara, Giants President and Chief Executive Officer, called Modell one of the best owners ever in the NFL -- a Hall of Fame owner. "Art Modell was one of the greatest owners in the history of the NFL," Mara said in a statement.
With rookie camp set to begin this weekend, we're taking a look at Scouts Inc.'s breakdown of each New York Giants' draft pick leading up to Friday's camp. I'll give you my own first-impression analysis of the guys when I see them up close this weekend.
With rookie camp set to begin this weekend, we're taking a look at Scouts Inc.'s breakdown of each New York Giants' draft pick leading up to Friday's camp. I'll give you my own first-impression analysis of the guys when I see them up close this weekend.
ESPN NFL draft analysts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay have weighed in a bit on the Giants' draft. Here's Kiper's grade on the Giants draft followed by McShay's impact pick and most intriguing pick. KIPER: Top needs: RB, OL, TE, LB, CB Needs: B Value: C Overall: C+ Kiper's summary: "I had running back as the top need for the Giants, and they got one with their first pick.
Every year during the draft, ESPN The Magazine throws a Pre-Draft party. And like I have for the last few years, I try to give you a glimpse of what it is like inside the party. This year, the party moved to the The Waterfront.
Just looking at his statistics, Cincinnati tight end Adrien Robinson didn't appear to do much offensively. But the Giants were ecstatic to land a tight end who had a total of 12 catches for 183 yards and three touchdowns last season.
PLAYER: Markus Kuhn SCHOOL: North Carolina State POSITION: DT HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 299 The Giants used their final pick in the draft on a raw but powerful defensive tackle from Germany. Kuhn, 25, is still learning the game but the Giants like his energy, size, strength and ability to move.
PLAYER: Matt McCants SCHOOL: University of Alabama at Birmingham POSITION: Offensive tackle HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 309 The Giants went with another offensive tackle in the draft by taking McCants. The 6-5 UAB product is a left tackle and will add depth to the Giants' offensive line.
Jayron Hosley regrets failing a drug test at the scouting combine in February and says all that is behind him as he embarks on his pro career with the New York Giants. "I definitely regret it," said Hosley, 21.
PLAYER: Brandon Mosley SCHOOL: Auburn POSITION: OT HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 318 The Giants addressed another need by taking a right tackle with their second pick of the fourth round. Mosley is a versatile athlete and gives the Giants depth and perhaps another option to consider at right tackle.
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