WOW! What can I say. What a wild ride the New York Giants have lead us on this season, with the end product being the organization's 3rd Superbowl title.
There is no question this is one that fans will enjoy for a long time. It was totally unexpected. They won all of their post season games on the road, including knocking off the #1 and #2 seeds in successive weeks, and finished off this improbable run by pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Superbowl history.
Is this a sign of dynasty to come? Who knows, but one thing for sure the Giants' future looks extremely bright. First year General Manager Jerry Reese is hands the down the GM of the year and that isn't debatable. All 8 draft choices made the squad and contributed in some fashion. He stole a top rookie running back in the 7th round, and a nice backup safety in Michael Johnson. Reese wasn't afraid to tell it like it is even at one point saying Eli was a bit skiddish. With all of that said, the Giants GM is now focusing in on this year's draft class.
My opinion is linebacker and secondary help are still of a concern. RW Mcquarters and Sam Madison aren't getting any younger in the secondary and they will need quality depth there. With the looming retirement of Strahan happening within a season or two, they will need to address the linebacker position for the eventual move of Kiwianuka back to defensive end. He will add in a nice rotation with pro bowler Osi Umenyiora, and the "should have been Superbowl MVP" Justin Tuck, who absolutely made the New England offensive lineman look incredibly foolish in Superbowl 42.
Along with those needs, the Giants need depth at offensive line, where a few guys are now in their early 30s. The later rounds would be a perfect fit to grab a Shaun O'Hara understudy or even the evetual replacement to right tackle Kareem McKenzie whose contract is due up in a year.
Whatever direction they take in this year's draft chances are Reese will draft well and fill needs with young players that will keep this franchise on top for many years to come.
DRAFTING LAST IN THE FIRST ROUND NEVER FELT SO GOOD!!
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