Giants are in the driver's seat according to NFL Draft analyst
The New York Giants don't pick until 25th overall in the NFL Draft, waiting their turn in line for the prospect of their choice. And while usually, that can create anxiety, the Giants are looking to play it cool, adding a piece at one lackluster position or another. According to one of the media's top […]
The New York Giants don't pick until 25th overall in the NFL Draft, waiting their turn in line for the prospect of their choice.
And while usually, that can create anxiety, the Giants are looking to play it cool, adding a piece at one lackluster position or another.
According to one of the media's top draft analysts, the Giants are the ones steering the ship in their own draft.
Brian Baldinger of NFL Network is known for his "Baldy Breakdowns" or quick-hitting clips that take fans behind the scenes and give you a better idea about what's going on between the hashes.
In a recent media hit, Baldinger said the following regarding the Giants' draft strategy:
"Look, the Giants addressed a lot in free agency, they really did," Baldinger said. "Darren Waller comes in, Parris Campbell, they re-signed a couple of receivers. They added Nacho (Rakeem Nunez-Roches) and Bobby Okereke down the middle. I feel like corner is the position right now.
"You give Wink Martindale (defensive coordinator) some top-level corners. Last year, they played with a lot of guys off the street. They were still pretty good. But I feel like a guy like Cam Smith right here, and this is a deep draft in corners. They're talking about into the third round you can find guys that can start on Sundays. But I feel like the Giants can't go wrong if they address that position early in this draft at No. 25."
Smith is a rowdy corner, one that plays with enthusiasm and great ball skills. Here's a blurb from my report on the standout defensive back:
Fluid athlete in every sense. Fleet-footed from pedal to break with polished hips and snap in his lower body movement. Closing speed mitigates the weaknesses of leverage responsibilities. Has the skill set to play man coverage, but the acuity to shine in zone. Effortless ability to trace receivers in man coverage. Can work the boundary on fade routes, while clamping down in-breakers. Plays the holes in zone with anticipation and instincts.
I wouldn't mind Smith at 25 one bit. He is the type of Corner that "Wink" Martindale likes best.
Smith won't back down to any receiver, and he has the length that Martindale is used to during his time in Baltimore with the likes of Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters.
With a short amount of time before the Giants are on the clock, all options are indeed on the table.
