The Giants must either draft a QB at 2 or trade the pick
Apr 17, 2018 6:12:10 GMT -5
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Post by Sunshine on Apr 17, 2018 6:12:10 GMT -5
Excellent analysis.
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The New York Giants only have two options when they are announced as "On The Clock" with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft two Thursdays' from now -- draft a quarterback or trade the pick to some team who will.
Sure, they can sit at No. 2 and select flashy Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, offensive guard Quenton Nelson, or defensive end Bradley Chubb, but it would not be the optimal way to get the most value out of their incredibly valuable asset.
You may have read mixed opinions on the 2018 quarterback class, but it's unlikely that all 32 NFL general manager share those same opinions. It only takes one general manager to go all-in on a prospect for him to be selected early, and for this year's quarterback-needy teams, it won't take much to sway the final decision makers. Quarterbacks Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold offer the prototypical height, but more importantly, they have displayed the ability to throw with anticipation and lead pass catchers into spots where they can create yards after the catch. Rosen is one of the most advanced quarterbacks to enter the draft in a while from a throwing mechanics, footwork, and mental processing standpoint. Darnold makes several plays per game that force evaluators to replay the game tape multiple times just to see it again -- it is why he has drawn loose comparisons to Aaron Rodgers for his ability to make incredible passing plays on the move. Aside from these two, Baker Mayfield offers teams off-the-charts college production and metrics (specifically from an accuracy standpoint) that pop off the page even if he doesn't have the prototypical quarterback build. Josh Allen is the draft's wildcard with the natural tools to be the draft's best player but major red flags with accuracy and mental processing (both before and after the snap) on game tape.
In a class with so many potential franchise quarterbacks, sitting at No. 2 and using that incredible asset on a non-quarterback seems shortsighted. We're not advocating for a major Giants draft shakeup either. The Bills have made it clear they want to trade up for a franchise quarterback and reports suggest they are targeting the No. 2 pick.
In the scenario where the Giants trade with the Bills, in addition to receiving the No. 12 overall pick, they will likely receive the No. 21 overall pick as well as a package that includes up to four more premium draft picks. A combination of the Bills' 2018 and 2019 second and third-round picks -- two of each -- could be in play. The Bills' 2019 first and second-round picks could also be in play.
However, trading back to No. 5 with the Denver Broncos should be the target trade for the Giants if they make the decision to pass on a quarterback. This will allow the Giants to grab one of the blue-chip prospects on their board. The Broncos are doing an excellent job of keeping their intentions under the radar, but it's difficult to imagine general manager John Elway not targeting his franchise quarterback in this class. Like the Giants, the Broncos don't often own a draft pick in the Top-5 and it just so happens to coincide with a time in their franchise history where the roster is devoid of a franchise quarterback. The Broncos signed Case Keenum this offseason, but the fact that they gave him just a two-year contract was telling.
Sure, they can sit at No. 2 and select flashy Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, offensive guard Quenton Nelson, or defensive end Bradley Chubb, but it would not be the optimal way to get the most value out of their incredibly valuable asset.
You may have read mixed opinions on the 2018 quarterback class, but it's unlikely that all 32 NFL general manager share those same opinions. It only takes one general manager to go all-in on a prospect for him to be selected early, and for this year's quarterback-needy teams, it won't take much to sway the final decision makers. Quarterbacks Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold offer the prototypical height, but more importantly, they have displayed the ability to throw with anticipation and lead pass catchers into spots where they can create yards after the catch. Rosen is one of the most advanced quarterbacks to enter the draft in a while from a throwing mechanics, footwork, and mental processing standpoint. Darnold makes several plays per game that force evaluators to replay the game tape multiple times just to see it again -- it is why he has drawn loose comparisons to Aaron Rodgers for his ability to make incredible passing plays on the move. Aside from these two, Baker Mayfield offers teams off-the-charts college production and metrics (specifically from an accuracy standpoint) that pop off the page even if he doesn't have the prototypical quarterback build. Josh Allen is the draft's wildcard with the natural tools to be the draft's best player but major red flags with accuracy and mental processing (both before and after the snap) on game tape.
In a class with so many potential franchise quarterbacks, sitting at No. 2 and using that incredible asset on a non-quarterback seems shortsighted. We're not advocating for a major Giants draft shakeup either. The Bills have made it clear they want to trade up for a franchise quarterback and reports suggest they are targeting the No. 2 pick.
In the scenario where the Giants trade with the Bills, in addition to receiving the No. 12 overall pick, they will likely receive the No. 21 overall pick as well as a package that includes up to four more premium draft picks. A combination of the Bills' 2018 and 2019 second and third-round picks -- two of each -- could be in play. The Bills' 2019 first and second-round picks could also be in play.
However, trading back to No. 5 with the Denver Broncos should be the target trade for the Giants if they make the decision to pass on a quarterback. This will allow the Giants to grab one of the blue-chip prospects on their board. The Broncos are doing an excellent job of keeping their intentions under the radar, but it's difficult to imagine general manager John Elway not targeting his franchise quarterback in this class. Like the Giants, the Broncos don't often own a draft pick in the Top-5 and it just so happens to coincide with a time in their franchise history where the roster is devoid of a franchise quarterback. The Broncos signed Case Keenum this offseason, but the fact that they gave him just a two-year contract was telling.