19. New York Giants: Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida
By Andy Furman of Ultimate NYG
With the 19th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the NY Giants pick C/G Mike Pouncey out of Florida. Pouncey is a very good lineman. Draft analyst Pete Furman: "Not great, not his brother, but he will be a critical addition to a Giants OL that has weakened due to age. The Giants have too many needs, and this pick gives them certainty." Seubert, O'Hara and McKenzie are one play away from being out of football, so this pick is not that difficult. Draft analyst Wonder: "Pouncey can pull and move, the only Center worth a R1 or R2 pick in the draft. Athletic, nasty, tough, won't be awed by the NFL, can put on weight and be more dominant." I personally crave a LBer, but no one is available that makes sense at 19. In the real world our first choice is to trade down to the end of the first round, take LB Martez Wilson and get another Late R2 pick in the deal (which can address more needs).
With the 19th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the NY Giants pick C/G Mike Pouncey out of Florida. Pouncey is a very good lineman. Draft analyst Pete Furman: "Not great, not his brother, but he will be a critical addition to a Giants OL that has weakened due to age. The Giants have too many needs, and this pick gives them certainty." Seubert, O'Hara and McKenzie are one play away from being out of football, so this pick is not that difficult. Draft analyst Wonder: "Pouncey can pull and move, the only Center worth a R1 or R2 pick in the draft. Athletic, nasty, tough, won't be awed by the NFL, can put on weight and be more dominant." I personally crave a LBer, but no one is available that makes sense at 19. In the real world our first choice is to trade down to the end of the first round, take LB Martez Wilson and get another Late R2 pick in the deal (which can address more needs).
