Giants have seven picks remaining entering Day 2. Right now they sit and wait 62 picks until they're up next. Again, look for them to be active and try to move up. Round 3 — Pick 95 Round 4 — Pick 108 Round 5 — Pick 143 Round 5 — Pick 171 Round 6 – Pick 180 Round 7 — Pick 232 Round 7 — Pick 245
There are some really good options available going into day 2. Guards: Dru Samia, Ben Powers, and Chris Lindstrom. OLB/DE: D'Andre Walker, Charles Omenihu, Jachai Polite, and Jaylon Ferguson. WR: DK Metcalf, AJ Brown, Hakeem Butler.
Asked about the Seahawks' decision to trade Frank Clark, GM John Schneider said they were hoping to sign him to an extension but "the deal in Dallas didn't help things." Translation: DeMarcus Lawrence getting $21 million per year from the Cowboys pushed Clark's price tag beyond where Seattle was willing to go. Thus, L.J. Collier in the first round.
Bucs general manager Jason Licht on Devin White: "He definitely leaves an impression that doesn't leave you."
Mike Mayock talked about talent, character and leadership when it came to the Raiders' three first-round picks in DE Clelin Ferrell, RB Josh Jacobs and S Johnathan Abram. "At the end of the day, we got the guys we wanted," Mayock said.
With the first round over, here are some names to consider for the Lions in Round 2: DB Rock Ya-Sin CB Byron Murphy CB Justin Layne DE/OLB Chase Winovich WR Deebo Samuel S Nasir Adderley WR A.J. Brown DE Jaylon Ferguson OL Dalton Risner S Deionte Thompson LB Mack Wilson WR Parris Campbell
Jets GM Mike Maccagnan didn't get a chance to meet Quinnen Williams at the combine. Held up in another meeting, Maccagnan arrived late for Williams' 15-minute interview with team offficials. Said Maccagnan: "I was walking in and he was walking out, and everybody was raving about how well he did." The GM eventually watched a tape of the interview and later met Williams on his top-30 visit. He described Williams as "very cerebral" and "humble."
New Steelers ILB Devin Bush plans to bring versatility to the Steelers. Coach Mike Tomlin calls him an "all situations" linebacker who can play every down. "I'm a giuy that can play sideline to sideline," Bush said. "I can cover. I can blitz. I can play the run, play the pass."
The Giants called Eli Manning as they made the selection of Daniel Jones. Eli's response after being told by Dave Gettleman he's their QB this year: "Let's go." Coach Pat Shurmur added the goal is for Eli to be their quarterback. Eli's job is to win games and keep Jones off the field.
Rams GM Les Snead said the team went into the draft with a few favorite players who they were ready to select if they happened to fall to the Rams' pick at No. 31. Snead also fielded calls from teams interested in trading for the pick throughout the day, and ultimately traded it to the Falcons with their favorites off the board. The Rams now have a second round pick, three third-round picks, and a fourth, fifth and seventh round pick.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said he thought about trading out of the first round on Monday. "Best thing for us long-term," he said. The Colts will have the No. 34, 46 and 59 picks in the second round Friday. Ballard didn't rule out the possibility of making more trades over the final two days of the draft. "That 34th pick is gonna be really attractive to people,” he said. “So we'll see."
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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst on his defensive heavy approach with OLB Rashan Gary at 12 and S Darnell Savage at 30: "It was obviously a focus of ours; we wanted to improve our defense. … I do have an offensive head coach sitting on my left the entire day in the room (but) this is one of the better defensive drafts in a long, long time."
The Browns had a quiet Thursday night after trading away their first-round pick to acquire WR Odell Beckham Jr. GM John Dorsey, speaking to local reporters, said there were three players he considered trading back into the first round to draft. But he considered the compensation too high. Dorsey did not identify those players but said all three were eventually drafted by other teams.
Bob Quinn said they were talking about the range of maybe moving up tomorrow to make a deal to get a player earlier in the second round. Quinn has done that before, notably last year with Kerryon Johnson. That there's all day to think about it "provokes more conversation" to find out what it'll take to get a guy.
The Patriots' selection of Arizona State WR N'Keal Harry with the final pick of the first round (No. 32) addresses the team's No. 1 need. Getting more weapons for Tom Brady was a top priority and the 6-foot-2, 228-pound Harry is a bigger-bodied, physical target who was a three-year starter and caught 213 passes for 2,889 yards and 22 touchdowns. He immediately becomes a key piece at a position that has a depth chart of Julian Edelman, Phillip Dorsett, Demaryius Thomas, Braxton Berrios, Bruce Ellington, Maurice Harris and Damoun Patterson.
According to our valuations of draft slots -- based on AV over replacement -- the Giants gave up a package that was worth 74% more than the No. 30 pick they received. A pricey trade up.
Bob Quinn on whether or not he'll bring up the fact that he'll likely be compared to Eric Ebron: Said he might eventually bring it up but it won't be a priority. Has other things to talk with him about first. Ebron, of course, was the last Top 10 tight end for the Lions -- the last time the Lions had a Top 10 pick.
Dave Gettleman on why Daniel Jones at No. 6: "It's a wonderful thing when need and value match." He just thinks that Jones is the right quarterback for the Giants. "Perfect."
Florida State defensive end/outside linebacker Brian Burns wasn't kidding when he said his older brother, Stanley McClover, a seventh-round pick by Carolina in 2006, might have been more excited than him when the Panthers chose him at No. 16. A Twitter video, captured by Evan Jankens, of McClover being interviewed by ESPN's Tom Rinaldi said it all. “Carolina blue!'' McClover said as he pounded his chest. “Ain't nobody told me nothing but God. Carolina blue. I put in that word. Now it's time y'all get my little brother. Love you Carolina! Love you! Thank you, God!'' When Rinaldi asked about the raw emotion, McClover said, “I went seven rounds, 237 picks. My brother went first round, 16. I ain't got to say nothing else.''
Bob Quinn: "There's a transition to every position" but said he believes in T.J. Hockenson's intelligence. Said they feel comfortable that he'll be able to pick it up. Said there were a couple of trade conversations but nothing that stood out as something he had to do.
How patient will the Cowboys be in the second round on Friday? They hold the 58th overall pick but saw the Giants select three players in the first round, the Redskins take two and the Eagles move up three spots to take their first rounder. Will owner and general manager Jerry Jones be antsy to do something – anything – to get involved in the party?
The best available prospects on my board heading into Day 2: Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida (No. 16 overall); Drew Lock, QB, Missouri (No. 21); Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma (No. 22); Byron Murphy, CB, Washington (No. 26); Erik McCoy, C/G, Texas A&M (No. 27).
