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.