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New York Giants headlines for Friday
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It is happening, and the Giants hope this time around, massive Evan Neal can finally fulfill some of those mammoth expectations and thrive in a new position on the offensive line.
Neal this spring will attempt to resuscitate his failing NFL career with a move to guard. And it makes sense that, if he adapts and shows he can handle the mental and physical adjustments inherent with getting kicked to the interior of the line, a starting spot at right guard could be his for the taking.
During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Schoen noted that the two men were part of a similar plan when they were in Buffalo and Josh Allen was a rookie who started the year behind Nathan Peterman. A blowout loss in the opener led the Bills to turn to Allen the next weekend, but Schoen said that the situations aren’t totally analogous because of who the Giants have on their roster.
“That plan didn’t go as well, but we didn’t have a Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston in the room,” Schoen said. “So again, Jaxson’s going to come in, he’s got to learn the offense, there’s a lot to learn, these NFL offenses are hard to grasp and pick up and then be able to go out and execute, so the ability for him to learn and sit behind two consummate pros already will be beneficial for him.”
The list is based on value (where a player was drafted vs. where he was ranked predraft), scheme fit, how the selection addressed a need, what the prospect brings on the field and whether additional assets were gained or lost in draft-day trades to acquire him.
8. Abdul Carter, Edge, New York Giants (Pick 1-3). My final overall ranking: No. 1
Having my top-ranked player "fall" to No. 3 actually represents great value, but Carter is also a great fit in a Giants defense that has established stars in defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and edge rusher Brian Burns. Carter doesn't have to carry the defense right away and can...
