Best And Worst Draft Scenarios For Giants

                              


The NFL Draft is month away and talk is heating up on what scenarios each team could find themselves in come April 30.  The Giants are i position to make a game changing pick that could directly effect their future, but they will need to go about it the right way.  Here are some of my best and worst case scenarios for Big Blue come draft night.

  

Best:  Take The Best Player Available - Should a player like Amari Cooper (Alabama), Brandon Scherff (Iowa), Landon Collins (Alabama), or even Dante Fowler (Florida) become available, it would behoove the Giants to take them.  Staying the course and making a safe selection is always an option, but failing to capitalize on an opportunity like this would leave too many questions than answers.

Worst:  Overreaching - It is a problem that most teams face every once in while, taking a player they could have had at any point in the draft too soon.  Many fans were frustrated when the Giants decided to take OT Justin Pugh in the first round of the 2013 draft instead of DE Bjorn Werner or TE Tyler Eifert, feeling that the team placed priority on a second round prospect in the first (Though Pugh has proven to be pretty serviceable since then).  With much at stake, it is imperative that they avoid making such a reach this year, especially with the loads of talent that will be at their fingertips.

Best:  Mariota Drops - It's expected that Oregon QB Marcus Mariota will go second overall, but should he fall to Washington or even the NY Jets that would open the door for the Giants to get a potential steal.  A player like Vic Beasley or Kevin White could suddenly be in their range, giving them a nice upper hand even at number 9.

  

Worst:  Make An Unnecessary selection - While Mariota falling would be a good thing, taking him at their spot would be utterly ridiculous.  He along with Todd Gurley (Georgia), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), and Devin Smith (Ohio State) are big risks despite being first round caliber talent.  The Giants have not been known for this so hopefully it's safe to say there won't be any Al Davis decisions this year or anytime soon.

Girardi Must Prove Himself in 2015

                                       

As the 2015 season nears it's opening, Joe Girardi must take to task the process of regenerating a winner in the Bronx.  Things have been very pedestrian as of late and with 3 playoff misses under his tenure, watchful eyes are sure to linger in his direction. Though the team has not been marred in losing seasons and even has a 27th championship banner (2009), many are beginning to wonder if Girardi will ever be able to take the club back to baseballs pinnacle.  Despite keeping the team above water, his mishandling of lineups and overuse of pitchers has become far too consistent and the patience of fans is wearing thin.  The calls for his job are becoming more boisterous by the year with no signs of letting up until he proves he can effectively handle the team. To his defense, replacing a legendary manager like Joe Torre is no easy task, and none could expect him to live up to those standards. However, New York is a brutally harsh town that still expects one to find a way.

Can Girardi rise to the occasion and get the Yankees back up to speed? Or will he face an untimely end to his managerial career in the Big Apple?  The 2015 season will be the ultimate decider of that.

Islanders Picking Bad Time to Slow Down

                                                         
                               

Though things have been pretty exceptional this season, the Islander have hit their first rough patch of the year. Losers of 7 of their last 9 games, the team now finds itself looking up in a division they once sat atop of.  Despite the returns of Kyle Okposo, Frans Neilsen and Nick Leddy from the injured list the gals hjave not quite come with rehularity, especially in the last three contests.

As many know the best team almost never wins out in the NHL Playoffs, the hottest team does.  That is why it is very important for the Islander to make headway.  However if they continue to stumble the could find themselves in  precarious spot of having to dig down deep to make a remarkable run through the field of 16.  Momentum is key and the Islanders have been riding a wave of it since the start of the season.  They must re-acquire the confidence that has propelled them all year and bring the energy back in their direction.

Giants Add Depth

        

NFL Free Agency kicked off with a bang as many marquee names changed uniforms and inked large contracts.  As for the Giants, they chose to keep things simple by signing for need.  By signing the likes of LB Johnathan Casillas, OT Marshall Newhouse, LB J.T. Thomas, WR/KR Dwayne Harris, and RB Shane Vereen the Giants were able to address the pressing need of depth, something that has been lacking for the past 4 seasons.  It was important for the tram to not dump all of its cap room on one or two big name free agents.  Doing so would essentially handicap their draft plans, forcing them to reach for potentially underwhelming collegiate talent.

Looking at the teams that have been the most successful, one thing stands out, the talent on their bench.  The Giants have struggled to field players whom can come in and perform in the absence of a starter.  Recognizing this and moving accordingly is a great step towards righting a noticeable flaw. With cap space and the upcoming draft, the chance to upgrade the roster is still available to them. Hopefully this is the start of a recipe for success in the 2015 season and beyond.