SUPER BOWL CHAMPS GIANTS draft day part 2

Well in my opinion and as a bias Giants fan I love what they did. They addressed all needs and even pick up some more depth in the defensive end and quarterback category. Bronx Banter has broke it down for me and here is the official scouting reports

Mario Manningham
Selected by: New York Giants
Round: 3
Pick (Overall): 32(95)
WR | (5'11", 181, 4.549) | MICHIGAN
Scouts Grade: 83

Flags: (C: CHARACTER) Problems on and off the field (D: DURABILITY) Player that
can't stay healthy

Strengths: A true playmaker at the wide receiver position. He has been one of
the most productive pass catchers in college football the past three seasons. A
homerun hitter both as a vertical route runner and after-the-catch. Has a knack
for producing in the clutch. Is deceptively fast. It almost seems as if he
lulls defenders to sleep at times. A defender will be running step-for-step
with him before he turns on an extra gear as the ball begins its descent  it's
a closing burst seen on film that can't be measured in a 40-yard dash time. He
is able to consistently generate separation from man-coverage. Gets in and out
of breaks quickly and does not need to gear down much at all. He is a savvy
route runner who consistently gets DB's to bite on his smooth double-moves.
Possesses a rare ability to adjust to the ball thrown over his shoulder, as
well as concentration when competing for jump balls in traffic and/or near the
sideline. Displays very good leaping ability and wins more jump balls than most
receivers his height. He can pluck the ball naturally on the run. Gets upfield
in a hurry with very little wasted motion. Is a shifty and quick runner after
the catch. Displays good vision as an open-field runner, as well.

Weaknesses: Is lean with only adequate height. Needs to improve his strength
and become more physical. Generally gets away with using quicks and savvy to
beat the press but he will run into trouble versus bigger and stronger cover
corners with good press-man technique. He would much rather work the perimeter
than go over the middle. He occasionally will lose focus and will disappear
from games. He is a bit of a prima-donna. He knows how talented he is so he
doesn't always work at the game as passionately as he should. He has had some
off-the-field issues, so monitoring his character will be important for team
that drafts him. He is clearly disinterested when it comes to stalk blocking in
the running game. Has almost no experience in the return game/special teams,
either. He missed some time in 2006 with a knee injury and his slender build
adds to the concerns for his long-term durability in the NFL.

Overall: Manningham played 12 games and made three starts as a true freshman,
finishing the 2005 season with 27 receptions, 433 yards and six touchdowns. As
a sophomore, he had 38 catches for 703 yards (18.5-yard receiving average) and
nine TDs. Manningham played in 12 games in 2007 (he served a one-gap
team-issued suspension against Eastern Michigan), logging 72 receptions for
1,174 yards and 12 TDs. His 97.8 receiving yards per game ranked first in the
Big Ten and 10th in the nation. In three seasons, he also had 31 carries for
181 rushing yards. Manningham made a name for himself in college as one of the
nation's most dangerous vertical threats. But there's a lot more to his game
than simply catching the deep ball, which is important considering his lack of
elite size and top-end speed. He is a skilled route runner with a knack for
using subtle moves to separate from coverage. He also possesses good hands and
run-after-catch ability. Unlike many former Michigan receivers that failed to
live up to the hype in the NFL (David Terrell, Marquise Walker and Jason
Avant), Manningham has the quick-twitch athleticism to translate his college
production to the next level. So long as he remains motivated and stays out of
trouble off the field, Manningham has the tools to emerge as a Tory Holt type
weapon for the team that drafts him in the mid-to-late portion of the first
round.

Bryan Kehl
Selected by: New York Giants
Round: 4
Pick (Overall): 24(123) (traded up with Pittsburgh from 130)
OLB | (6'2", 242, 4.679) | BYU
Scouts Grade: 76

Flags: (A: AGE) Player may be older or younger than usual

Strengths: Quick and makes plays in the backfield. Has good size and tall
enough to add bulk to frame. Keeps head up, flows well and does a nice of
scraping down the line of scrimmage. Displays adequate upper body strength,
locks out arms and makes it difficult for offensive lineman to grab on. Takes
good pursuit angles and closes down cutback lanes. Has above-average range,
plays with a good motor and is a sideline-to-sideline run defender. Frequently
walks up to the line of scrimmage, explosive enough to turn the corner and
shows decent closing speed coming off the edge. Gets adequate depth, reads
quarterback's eyes and covers a lot of ground when asked to drop into zone
coverage. Showed improved ball skills last year and flashes the ability to make
the big play in coverage. Blocked a punt in 2005 and can contribute on special
teams.

Weaknesses: Plays far too upright and gets driven back at times. Hands aren't
active enough and he takes too long to shed blocks once reached. Moves well
laterally but takes too long to open hips when forced to turn and run, lacks
the second gear to recover once caught out of position and is going to have a
difficult time matching up with NFL tight ends in man coverage. Shows good
balance and jumps over cut blockers but needs to do a better job of using his
hands to protect legs. Doesn't show great body control in space, fails to wrap
up at times and is an inconsistent open field tackler. Missed the 2003 and 2004
seasons while on a church mission and age is a concern.

Overall: Kehl arrived at BYU in 2002 and appeared in 11 games at linebacker,
finishing the season with 14 tackles. In 2005 and 2006, he played in 24 games
(13 starts, all in '06) and combined for 100 tackles (nine for losses), three
sacks, one forced fumble and seven pass breakups. As a senior in 2007, he
played all 13 games and had 91 tackles (11.5 for losses), four sacks, one
forced fumble, three interceptions and four pass breakups. Kehl served a
two-year church mission from 2003-'04. His older brothers Ed and Brandon both
played football for the Cougars. Kehl has to improve his ability to shed
blockers and he has his limitations in coverage but he's an active run defender
and relentless pass rusher capable of disrupting plays in the backfield. He
should also contribute on special teams, which helps his value as a mid-to-late
round pick.


Jonathan Goff
Selected by: New York Giants
Round: 5
Pick (Overall): 30(165)
ILB | (6'2", 245, 4.629) | VANDERBILT
Scouts Grade: 61

Strengths: Is tall, well built and very athletic for size. Plays with a mean
streak and is physical at the point of contact. Shows the ability to fluctuate
weight but seems to be at his best when playing between 235 and 240 pounds.
Keeps head up and shows good lateral mobility when scraping along the line of
scrimmage. Does a good job of fighting through trash and keeps blockers off
legs. Plays with good balance and shows good body control. Intelligent player,
reads keys, plays with good discipline and takes very few false steps. Takes
outstanding angles in pursuit and makes plays form sideline to sideline. Is a
strong, wrap-up tackler and rarely misses in the open field. Shows
above-average instincts when turned loose on the blitz and has above-average
closing speed. Gets deep, almost never gets caught peeking into the backfield
and shows good range when asked to drop into zone coverage. Though still needs
to work on reading routes so he can jump them has good ball skills and flashes
the ability to make the big play in coverage. Tough and is durable. Plays with
a good motor.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite lower- body strength and has some trouble when forced
to take on bigger blockers in the phone booth. While flashes great upper body
strength and did a better job of shedding blocks during senior year still
doesn't use hands all that well and can take too long to disengage once locked
on. Has good top-end speed for size but takes too long to open hips when forced
to turn, lacks the second gear to recover once caught out of position and is
going to have trouble sticking with faster backs in man coverage.

Overall: Goff arrived at Vanderbilt in 2003 and redshirted the year. In his
first three seasons (2004-'06), he played in 34 games (27 starts) and recorded
194 tackles (nine for losses), 3.5 sacks and an interception. As a senior in
2007, he started all 12 games at middle linebacker and finished the season with
93 tackles (six for losses), 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups,
an interception and a blocked kick. He closed out his Commodores career having
made 39 consecutive starts, dating back to his freshman year. Like a lot of
other inside linebackers in this class Goff has to get stronger in his trunk
and improve his ability to anchor against the inside run but he has the bulk
and frame to improve in that area. In addition, he is a relentless competitor
who shows excellent range both as a run defender and dropping into coverage so
he projects as an early fifth round pick.


Andre Woodson
Selected by: New York Giants
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 32(198)
QB | (6'4", 229, 4.839) | KENTUCKY
Scouts Grade: 71

Strengths: Possesses prototypical NFL quarterback size. Is tall with adequate
bulk and room on his frame to add 10 more pounds. Has proven to be extremely
accurate. Displays very good touch and timing. Possesses very good arm strength
(just a notch below elite level such as JaMarcus Russell). Can drive the ball
downfield vertically and can fit the ball into tight spots in the intermediate
passing game. Gets great zip on deep-out throws. Is competitive and has proven
capable of leading his team from behind (Louisville and LSU in 2007). Teammates
believe in him. Is tough; will stand in the pocket and take a hit when
following through on a throw when necessary. He has been durable throughout his
career. While he lacks ideal quickness, he does build speed as he goes and he
also gets set quickly on drops.

Weaknesses: His delivery is too slow. Dips the ball before throwing it and
takes too long to get from start to finish. Still makes some questionable
decisions. Is improved in this area but still tries to force too many throws.
He gets happy feet in the pocket, pats the ball a lot when he doesn't know
where to go with it and will telegraph some of his throws, as a result. Needs
to do a better job of reading coverages while dropping. Lacks ideal mobility.
Not a very sudden athlete. Does not buy much extra time with his feet and he
won't ever be much of a running threat. It seems on film like he has small
hands? Has some trouble controlling the ball at times and doesn't always seem
comfortable selling pump fakes.

Overall: Woodson was redshirted in 2003. In his four active seasons at Kentucky
(2004-'07), he played 44 games (38 starts) and completed 791 passes on 1,278
attempts (61.9 percent) for 9,360 yards and 79 touchdowns compared to 25
interceptions. Woodson also rushed for five touchdowns. As a senior, his 40
touchdown passes set school and SEC records. He finished the year with 327
completions on 518 attempts (63.1 percent), 3,709 passing yards and just 11
interceptions. Woodson has prototypical size, excellent arm strength and good
accuracy as a passer. He also is a proven playmaker in the clutch. However,
Woodson has a hitch in his delivery and it takes him too long to get rid of the
ball. With the speed in the NFL and the defensive backs' ability to break on
and attack the ball, Woodson needs to get this fixed or he risks getting a lot
of his out routes taken back the other way for defensive scores. Furthermore,
while he has made significant strides mentally, Woodson still needs to break
some bad habits, such as locking on to primary target too frequently. Woodson
still has enough upside to emerge as a solid NFL starter but he must find a way
to speed up his delivery without affecting his accuracy as a passer  much
easier said than done. Woodson's stock has taken a sizeable hit from early in
his senior season, when he was soaring up draft boards following big
performances versus Louisville, Arkansas and LSU. Woodson is a bit of an enigma
right now but he should come off the board in the second-to-third round range.


Robert Henderson
Selected by: New York Giants
Round: 6
Pick (Overall): 33 (199)
DE | (6'2", 276, 4.75) | SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Scouts Grade: 30
No scouting report on him. For a last pick strictly a depth pick just in case Strahan decides to retire.

I give the Giants an A. You may think I'm just being a homer but when you can get a first round quality receiver in the 3rd round you move up on my grading system. They addressed all needs in two secondary players and a couple of line backers. They needed another receiver but struck gold with Super Mario. They added depth at the QB position finally allowing the G-men to get rid of the hefty lefty and Wright. They added a defensive end who is just a filler pick because although I believe Strahan will be back they just don't know and it adds depth to a position that rarely stays healthy over the past few years. Great drafting. So with that scoring system and the added bonus of fans not killing the Giants on the radio adds up to a scoring of an A. Now of course the E-girls, Cowfags and redforeskins drafted decently but you know how this season will play out. McNabb will get hurt and the E-girls will stumble. The Cowfags will have a good season and probably make the playoffs only to have RoHOmo blow it again like he has been known to do. The Redforeskins just suck period. They will finish last in the east. I see no reason why the Giants shouldn't be on top in the division followed by the Cowfags, E-girls and the Skins. I can't wait for training camp.