By Adam Abramson
I'm back. I've been going through some serious transitions here at the office that have chewed up my time, in addition to Spring Training and the Giants. But it's Combine time, which means it's almost Spring Football time, which means it's almost NFL Draft time.
I'll be snowboarding all day tomorrow, but I'll be back before the Combine is over to follow up. Here's to me not breaking anything!
I came across this from tfydraft.com:
De'Cody Fagg, the Florida State WR, was pretty candid about his Seminoles. He said Florida State's troubles can be linked to the lack of a family atmosphere. He did say it came back this past season. Some new blood in the form of Jimbo Fisher likely helped on that front. Fisher's reputation alone is enough to get the players believing again.
Fagg went on to say he felt that FSU's quarterback situation really hurt the offense. While it's easy for me to say, and believe, that, it's another for a player just a season removed to say as much. With Xavier Lee out of the picture, things could be looking up on that front as well.
You have to think that things will get turned around in Tallahassee, especially considering the recruiting hasn't wavered any.
I'm standing by my belief that Brian Brohm will be the best QB in this class when we look back in 10 years. Brohm said in Indianapolis: "It is an NFL system based off Tom Coughlin's offense which Petrino learned in Jacksonville." The kid ran an impressive ship with a very talented pair of receivers.
Jehuu Culcrick, the Michigan State big back, said he had a good interview with the Bengals. He's actually bigger than Mike Alstott and could be very servicable for any NFL program. I do think Jonathan Stewart is going to be a great NFL player.
A lot of people are knocking this group of wide receivers, but I have to respectfully disagree. I see a lot of value in names like Limas Sweed, Marcus Monk (see 2006 stats) and Mario Urrutia. All check in at least 6'4", which has been a topic of discussion around the NFL lately.
Another 6'4" guy who could really boost his stock at the Combine is Justin Harper. I know, I know. Another Virginia Tech guy. But the dude can ball. He was on an offense that has made its bread and butter running the ball for the last decade, yet he still wowed everyone with his abilities. He runs a sub-4.5 and has great mitts. Just trust the kid on this one.
Can't leave without mentioning one more VT guy: Brandon Flowers. According to TFY, at least 10 GMs said Flowers is the best CB in the draft.
I read that after I had already told Bob Glauber that the Giants should draft Flowers instead of trade for DeAngelo Hall (another VT guy). Flowers is physical and is a great decision maker. In a class that has a solid set of DBs, Flowers could be indeed the best among them. I also think any team with a cornerback need would be foolish to pass on Aqib Talib from Kansas.