Dan Salomone: Given their solidified quarterback situation and what they have done in free agency (so far), John Harbaugh said last week that the Giants aren’t going to the buffet table (i.e. the draft) hungry. And that’s a good position to be in. At the same time, however, he acknowledged the Giants still have needs. “That’s going to be a factor,” he said at the NFL Annual League Meeting in Phoenix.<\/p>\n
So, where are those opportunities to fill them?<\/p>\n
Obviously, the No. 5 overall pick will make an impact. Beyond that, the Giants have choices in Round 2 (No. 37), Round 4 (No. 105), Round 5 (No. 145), and three in Round 6 (Nos. 186, 192, 193).<\/p>\n
For the sake of this week’s topic, we’re looking at the second round specifically. Some of the most iconic Giants have been taken in the second round, a list that includes Michael Strahan, Jason Sehorn, Amani Toomer, Tiki Barber, Osi Umenyiora, Chris Snee, and Corey Webster.<\/p>\n
What the Giants do (or don’t do) here will affect the future for years to come.<\/p>\n
Harbaugh said last week that the offensive line is like the rest of the team: “It’s a work in progress.” So, let’s start there.<\/p>\n
The Giants currently have an opening at right guard as Greg Van Roten remains a free agent. He is “no longer here” but “not out of the mix,” Joe Schoen said. The general manager then said there are always trade options, the draft, and more work to do in free agency.<\/p>\n