ON THE CLOCK-NEW YORK GIANTS

By Mr. Thursday Night

With the 29th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the New York Giants select.....

2009 was a disappointing season for the Giants. Despite winning the NFC East the Giants were dumped in their first playoff game at home against the Eagles. The G-men also had off the field issues with star WR Plaxico Burress. Burress does not figure to be back next season. Also gone is backup RB Derrick Ward although Ahmed Bradshaw should be able to fill that role. The Giants have however had one of the better off-seasons this winter signing several key free agents including Rocky Bernard and Chris Canty.

The jewel of the 2008 draft class for New York appears to be 1st round safety Kenny Phillips. Late sexy picks WR Mario Manningham and QB Andre Woodson don't figure to have huge impacts anytime soon.

The Giants are use to drafting late and this year will be no different. I suspect the Giants will try to fill their hole at WR either via trade or with their first round pick. Look for NY to perhaps deal their 1st rounder for Arizona's Anquan Boldin. If the Giants hold onto their pick, they may offer at a WR or LB. Possibilities include Ohio St WR Brian Robiskie and Maryland fast rising WR Darrius Heywerd-Bey. Also in the mix figures to be USC LB Clay Matthews.

With the 29th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles are on the clock!