Giants remedy major weakness in latest ESPN mock draft
The New York Giants got exactly what they needed in latest ESPN mock draft.
It is no secret that the New York Giants need to improve their wide receiver room during this off-season. They just signed Daniel Jones to a massive extension. Now, get him better weapons to throw the football to during that deal.
In Todd McShay's latest mock draft on ESPN, the NFL analyst did exactly that for NY. McShay gave Boston College WR Zay Flowers to the Giants in the first round an explained that choice.
It sounds like Daniel Jones will be back in New York, but who will he be throwing to in 2023 and beyond? The disappointing Kenny Golladay era is over, and Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard and Richie James are free agents. Wan'Dale Robinson flashed before tearing his ACL, but Flowers could really unlock another level of the offense. With explosive traits, great instincts and 4.42 speed, he caught 78 balls for 1,077 yards and 12 TDs in 2022. Flowers is only 5-9 and 182 pounds, though, and fits best in the slot — where 5-8 Robinson predominantly lined up as a rookie.
The fit makes plenty of sense for both sides. Flowers is a shifty, explosive player that can bring upside to the Giants offense. They haven't seen a player like him on their team in recent years, and that has been clear.
Kadarius Toney could have been that, but injuries and disagreements among he and the staff prevented that.
Flowers presents proven play-making ability over multiple seasons at BC. He is a smaller wideout, but he can have a role on the outside and in the slot at the NFL level.
The Giants currently have minimal options at receiver, so their first-round pick needs to go towards that position if the board makes sense for them.
It's likely the Giants go after a free agent WR or two as well. That shouldn't prevent them from having that position at the top of their draft board early in the draft, though.
Flowers is an intriguing fit for New York and would solve a big need if used correctly.
