Giants Must Add Depth to Fleeting Roster

             

With the Scouting Combine fast approaching and the draft on the horizon, the Giants must make vast improvements to fill gaps and add depth to their roster.  Though there are plenty of NFL hopefuls to choose from, it will be important to pick out the players whom are most capable of helping the team for both the present and foreseeable future.  Here are some of the positions that I feel are top priority and the prospects they could look to go after.

Offensive Lineman - The constant shuffling the offensive line has gone through makes a clear need to add a durable and adept lineman that can fit into a starter’s role immediately.  With the word being that Justin Pugh will be moved inside to guard, this leaves an open tackle spot that is undoubtedly important to the success of the offense.

Potential Targets; Ereck Flowers OT (Miami), Brandon Scherff OT (Iowa), Cameron Erving OT (Florida State)

Saftey - Antrelle Rolle is an impending free agent and the Giants should not wait to see if he chooses to return.  It is best to look for a suitable replacement right now to avoid getting jammed up in the waiting game.  They could find good value in a safety that possess the physical tools and intelligence like Rolle should they choose to go that way.

Potential Target:  Landon Collins (Alabama), Anthony Harris (Virginia), Clayton Geathers (UCF), Jaquiski Tartt (Samford)

Linebacker - Though Jon Beason is currently under contract, he still could be released if the team deems it financially necessary, especially given his injury history.  That would leave a hole in the middle of the defense, but it would also give the flexibility to move a young stud into the role much like the Panthers did to Beason with Luke Keuchly.  It's been a long time since the Giants drafted a power line defensive player, they could decide to end that drought this this year.

Potential Targets:  Eric Kendricks (UCLA), Vic Beasly (Clemson), Benadrick McKinney (Miss State)

Defensive Line - Jason Pierre-Paul seems to be safe with the franchise tag expected to be placed on him, but were does that leave the rest of the line?  It's been 4 years since the Giants have been able to sport a fearsome front line that every team was afraid of.  Filling in open slots with smaller signings is nice, but it has gotten them nowhere, so a shakeup could be in order.  Giving Steve Spagnuolo good young lineman to work with will be a very nice perk to have given his success with players like Tuck and Umeniyora, both of whom were Pro Bowlers under his watch.

Potential Targets; Danny Shelton DT (Washington), Mario Edwards Jr. DT/DE (Florida State), Malcom Brown DT (Texas), Randy Gregory DE (Nebraska), Markus Golden (Missouri)

Finding the ones who fit is never easy since there is risk/reward with almost every player.  However, the need to add the best possible talent to the roster is essential to any chances of the Giants being a consistent contender for years to come.