Post by Sunshine on Apr 4, 2018 12:18:50 GMT -5
www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/56708/gauging-the-giants-interest-on-sam-darnold-baker-mayfield-josh-rosen-and-josh-allen
This point on Rosen really grabbed my attention: "He's the only candidate that is believed to have met with Tisch, which at the very least is noteworthy"
If the New York Giants are intentionally trying to steer teams away from thinking they're interested in a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick, it doesn't appear to be working. The expectation is the first few selections of the 2018 NFL draft will be quarterbacks.
"QBs 1-3," one NFC personnel source texted. Another executive last week reiterated that sentiment. Quarterback, quarterback, quarterback is what he was anticipating.
It's a small snippet of opinions, but it seems to be representative of what most are thinking with the draft just over three weeks away.
Josh Allen, Wyoming
Interest: He met with the Giants at the NFL scouting combine and Senior Bowl. They sent a large contingent consisting of coach Pat Shurmur, offensive coordinator Mike Shula, assistant general manager Kevin Abrams, senior vice president of player evaluation Chris Mara and scout Chris Pettit to Allen's pro day. Allen is expected to receive one of the Giants' more extensive top-30 visits next week.
The latest: His big arm impressed Shurmur and the Giants. They also liked his makeup, toughness and competitiveness.
Sam Darnold, USC
Interest: He met with the Giants at the NFL scouting combine. The same group that went to Allen's pro day also was at Darnold's to see him throw well in the rain. He is expected to visit with the Giants sometime next week as well.
Overview: Darnold remains the most likely quarterback to be drafted by the Giants. He checks all the boxes with his clean background, demeanor, skill set and ability to handle pressure and demands that come with being a quarterback in New York. He just might not be there when they pick. Darnold is the front-runner to be the No. 1 overall selection by the Browns.
Josh Rosen, UCLA
Interest: The Giants met with him at the combine and Shula was at his pro day. He had a private workout last week in Los Angeles for Shurmur and the same group that attended Allen's and Darnold's pro days so they could see him throw up close and personal. That is important for Shurmur. Rosen also had dinner with a group that included co-owner Steve Tisch. He's the only candidate that is believed to have met with Tisch, which at the very least is noteworthy for an owner aside from Chris Mara -- who has a role in personnel -- to enter the pre-draft mix. Rosen also is scheduled for a top-30 visit with the Giants in the middle of next week, per a source. They have done their work on the talented UCLA quarterback.
Overview: Rosen is the wild card for the Giants. He has done a commendable job fighting off the pre-draft stereotypes. He's smart, inquisitive and undoubtedly talented. He's the best and most natural thrower of the football in the draft. He has one more chance to blow the Giants away and prove he has the personality to lead. Rosen is the quarterback who may just be able to win them over during this process.
"QBs 1-3," one NFC personnel source texted. Another executive last week reiterated that sentiment. Quarterback, quarterback, quarterback is what he was anticipating.
It's a small snippet of opinions, but it seems to be representative of what most are thinking with the draft just over three weeks away.
Josh Allen, Wyoming
Interest: He met with the Giants at the NFL scouting combine and Senior Bowl. They sent a large contingent consisting of coach Pat Shurmur, offensive coordinator Mike Shula, assistant general manager Kevin Abrams, senior vice president of player evaluation Chris Mara and scout Chris Pettit to Allen's pro day. Allen is expected to receive one of the Giants' more extensive top-30 visits next week.
The latest: His big arm impressed Shurmur and the Giants. They also liked his makeup, toughness and competitiveness.
Sam Darnold, USC
Interest: He met with the Giants at the NFL scouting combine. The same group that went to Allen's pro day also was at Darnold's to see him throw well in the rain. He is expected to visit with the Giants sometime next week as well.
Overview: Darnold remains the most likely quarterback to be drafted by the Giants. He checks all the boxes with his clean background, demeanor, skill set and ability to handle pressure and demands that come with being a quarterback in New York. He just might not be there when they pick. Darnold is the front-runner to be the No. 1 overall selection by the Browns.
Josh Rosen, UCLA
Interest: The Giants met with him at the combine and Shula was at his pro day. He had a private workout last week in Los Angeles for Shurmur and the same group that attended Allen's and Darnold's pro days so they could see him throw up close and personal. That is important for Shurmur. Rosen also had dinner with a group that included co-owner Steve Tisch. He's the only candidate that is believed to have met with Tisch, which at the very least is noteworthy for an owner aside from Chris Mara -- who has a role in personnel -- to enter the pre-draft mix. Rosen also is scheduled for a top-30 visit with the Giants in the middle of next week, per a source. They have done their work on the talented UCLA quarterback.
Overview: Rosen is the wild card for the Giants. He has done a commendable job fighting off the pre-draft stereotypes. He's smart, inquisitive and undoubtedly talented. He's the best and most natural thrower of the football in the draft. He has one more chance to blow the Giants away and prove he has the personality to lead. Rosen is the quarterback who may just be able to win them over during this process.
This point on Rosen really grabbed my attention: "He's the only candidate that is believed to have met with Tisch, which at the very least is noteworthy"