Giants Draft: Fresh Legs

If the Giants don't pull the trigger on a franchise-type back early, I wouldn't be surprised to see them draft 2 backs starting on day 2. Basically, they need to add toughness as well as 4th down conversion ability, and it would be great to get a Meggett-type for passing downs. Andre Brown has good hands but is suspended to start the season. Da'rel Scott is intriguing but should have to compete for a spot. Danny Ware is sort of scary. And Ahmad's feet are always hurt. Btw, ESPN should do a Sports Science on how Ahmad Bradshaw has been able to do what he's done with no feet.

Fortunately for us, there are some running backs who could put some spark back in our running back by committee.

A guy like Temple's Bernard Pierce could do a lot of the dirty work early then, perhaps turn into a franchise guy for us. Texas A+M's Cyrus Gray is another guy who could start out as a roleplayer and evolve into much more. Robert Turbin of Utah State is another guy who could start in one role then, perhaps become the guy. Washington's Chris Polk is also in this group. I'd be pretty excited with any one of them.

On the speed back side we have guys like Oregon's LaMichael James, San Diego State's Ronnie Hillman, and Cincy's Isaiah Peed. Of these three, I think only Hillman could become much more, just as Ahmad Bradshaw has. James is a bug on on the rug type guy, and Peed is a little upright and straight liney.

Anyway, if we don't get Martin, I'd like to get two guys from this list or two guys who are like the guys on this list, ie one rugged, one flyer. I think I like Pearce and Hillman most from these two groups.