G-men take Sinorice

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by mooby

I really, really, don't understand why the giants took mathias kiwanuku. It's not like they don't have one of the best starting defensive end tandems in the league. And plus they just drafted Tuck last year. I dunno, maybe they thought their 3rd string defensive end depth is pretty bad, so they should stock up on it.

maybe they think MK can replace trahan and tuck can't... its not like they have lots of obvious gaping holes... mosts guys had them taking a RB for depth or WR there (and they got their guy at WR anyways).

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by mooby

I really, really, don't understand why the giants took mathias kiwanuku. It's not like they don't have one of the best starting defensive end tandems in the league. And plus they just drafted Tuck last year. I dunno, maybe they thought their 3rd string defensive end depth is pretty bad, so they should stock up on it.

They've got Tuck, but Strahan has 2 seasons left. Kiwanuka could be a geat pick; he was projected to go high in the 1st round before his sub-par senior season.

[hooskins]

I am only talking about a few inches, but Sin.Mos is TINY! He is 5-8, even I am bigger than him. And I dont think he is more than 180 max, this guy is smaller than Santana and Steve Smith, by a lot I think. I do think after a certain high, say past 5-9 or 10 its gotta be harder for you. Maybe the tighter interference rules will help him, but I still gotta think he is a bit overhyped.

[SanFranSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by hooskins

I am only talking about a few inches, but Sin.Mos is TINY! He is 5-8, even I am bigger than him. And I dont think he is more than 180 max, this guy is smaller than Santana and Steve Smith, by a lot I think. I do think after a certain high, say past 5-9 or 10 its gotta be harder for you. Maybe the tighter interference rules will help him, but I still gotta think he is a bit overhyped.

I still wish we had him. We could cut Patten and go with the "Moss Bros Connection." It's bad enough the Gmen have LaVar but hopefully Carlos will rough the rookie up and we all know that Sin. Moss be looking for Sean Taylor and Archuletta when he comes over the middle.

[mooby]

Well, have they already given up on Tuck after one season, in which he probably didn't play much due to the great play of the starters? I mean, it's not like Osi is getting old, he's only been in the league for 3 years.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by mooby

Well, have they already given up on Tuck after one season, in which he probably didn't play much due to the great play of the starters? I mean, it's not like Osi is getting old, he's only been in the league for 3 years.

I thought taking Kiwanuka was a brilliant pick. The way defensive ends can flame out on an instant is all the more reason to take him. Sooner or later, Strahan will start showing his age. If you're set pretty much everywhere else, and the Giants are for the most part, then you've got to take the best player you believe is available.

Now, let's apply that philosophy to offensive tackle: Assuming we were set at linebacker, and according to Gibbs, that was the one area where we were a little "thin", Winston Justice would have been a perfect pick for us -- assuming we still made the trade to move up to #35. Samuels and Jansen are the bookend tackles who we can depend on to anchor our line for more seasons to come. But having a highly rated backup who can learn the system, perhaps play some at guard when he's needed, and be there when one of them gets injured can be a vital aspect to any team. The same is true for the Giants at defensive end, or any other team at any position.

[dmek25]

im reading tra thomas might retire due to ongoing back issues.justice had better be ready.other than qb,this might be the toughest position to play right away and suceed