CSC Community Mock Draft: The New York Giants Select...

by Saintsational on Apr 23, 2009 1:00 PM CDT in 2009 CSC Community Mock Draft Comment 5 comments

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2008 file photo, Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (8) runs with the ball against North Carolina State during an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Heyward-Bey is a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

7 months ago: FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2008 file photo, Maryland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (8) runs with the ball against North Carolina State during an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Heyward-Bey is a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

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This pick and analysis was written by CSC member SirSaint. Thank you for your participation!

With the twenty-ninth pick in the Canal Street Chronicles community mock draft, the New York Giants select...

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland

Okay, so the New York "Football" Giants got rid of arguably the best wide-out in the league, Plaxico Burress. They are in the process, though, of trying to get Braylon Edwards from Cleveland, which I think could boost the wide-out position for the Giants. But even a guy like Edwards, who is an outstanding all-star, would have somewhat of a hard time filling in the shoes of Plaxico Burress. I contemplated about maybe a DT or an OLB here but it seems to me that they really need a playmaker at wide-out than any other position. I would love to put the versitle beast Connor Barwin from Cincinnati or even Larry English of Nothern Illinois in here, but again the WR position needs to be adressed. They do have adequate young wide-outs like Domenik Hixon and Steve Smith but they need someone that can make big plays now, not in two or three years. I think DHB will adapt quickly to the fast pace of the NFL. And did I mention his blazing speed? 4.3 40-yard dash at the 2009 NFL Combine is a very good time by this young man at WR. In fact he had the best time of anyone at the Combine. I think hes a great fit for the high octane offense of the New York Giants.

The Tennessee Titans are now on the clock...

Current Mock Draft

Pick	Team	Player	Position	College	CSC Member
#1	Detroit Lions	Jason Smith	OT	Baylor	MT_Always
#2	St. Louis Rams	Michael Crabtree	WR	Texas Tech	DeuceisLoose926
#3	Kansas City Chiefs	Aaron Curry	LB	Wake Forest	Satchmo26
#4	Seattle Seahawks	Eugene Monroe	OT	Virginia	MobileSaint
#5	Cleveland Browns	Brian Orakpo	DE	Texas	YESSaints
#6	Cincinnati Bengals	B.J. Raji	DT	Boston College	FriarBob
#7	Oakland Raiders	Michael Oher	OT	Ole Miss	Big and Easy
#8	Jacksonville Jaguars	Percy Harvin	WR	University of Florida	Drunk Monkey
#9	Green Bay Packers	Everette Brown	DE	Florida State	Sean McG
#10	San Francisco 49ers	Jeremy Maclin	WR	Missouri	Steve the fan
#11	Buffalo Bills	Aaron Maybin	DE	Penn State	BlackandGold4ever
#12	Denver Broncos	Matthew Stafford	QB	Georgia	Hustl504
#13	Washington Redskins	Andre Smith	OT	Alabama	natde1016
#14	New Orleans Saints	Brian Cushing	LB	USC	Saintsational
#15	Houston Texans	Chris Wells	RB	Ohio State	diesel0722
#16	San Diego Chargers	Rey Maualuga	LB	USC	Walter FTW
#17	NY Jets	Mark Sanchez	QB	USC	MobileSaint
#18	Denver Broncos	Tyson Jackson	DE	LSU	SaintsDynasty
#19	Tampa Bay Bucaneers	Peria Jerry	DT	Ole Miss	Steve the fan
#20	Detroit Lions	Josh Freeman	QB	Kansas State	SaintsDynasty
#21	Philadelphia Eagles	Knowshon Moreno	RB	Georgia	MtnExile
#22	Minnesota Vikings	Eben Britton	OT	Arizona	SaintsDynasty
#23	New England Patriots	Malcolm Jenkins	CB	Ohio State	Hustl504
#24	Atlanta Falcons	Clint Sintim	LB	Virginia	Dave the Falconer
#25	Miami Dolphins	Clay Matthews	LB	USC	jful
#26	Baltimore Ravens	Hakeem Nicks	WR	North Carolina	Satchmo26
#27	Indianapolis Colts	Evander Hood	DT	Missouri	Walter FTW
#28	Buffalo Bills	Brandon Pettigrew	TE	Oklahoma State	MtnExile
#29	New York GIants	Darrius Heyward-Bey	WR	Maryland	SirSaint
#30	Tennessee Titans	--	--	--	FriarBob

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i think they’re going to make a trade for their WR needs—plus i don’t know how much faith i have in DHB as an NFL-caliber receiver.

i also don’t think there’s a compelling argument to be made that plax was the best wideout in the NFL. definitely on the giants’ roster, but not in the league.

by jful on Apr 23, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I voted yes; perfect for the Giants

Rotoworld.com:

Heyward-Bey’s 4.3-flat was second fastest forty by a wideout at the Combine since 2000, trailing only Jerome Mathis’ 4.28 in 2005. The Baltimore Sun suggests he secured a spot in the top 15. Still, Heyward-Bey’s routes and game-to-game production were suspect as a Terp. He’s a boom or bust pick.

"The best hope for David to make the final roster is for the Saints to select players at other positions in the draft."- Jeff Duncan, T-Pic 4/8/09

by stujo4 on Apr 23, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sooooo, kind of off topic, but Tony Gonzalez was just dealt to the Falcons.. Does this mean we’re drafting Cushing or Matthews? Or do we stick to selecting Malcom Jenkins?

by AKAY47 on Apr 23, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kenny Britt

Please.

by SaintsDynasty on Apr 23, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's probably not going to happen, but you can send Loomis a fax.

Britt, a highly productive player in college, is projected as a late first-round, early second-round selection.

Negatives: Lanky frame lacking strength in the upper body. Has difficulty sustaining blocks downfield against linebackers and safeties. Will need to learn how to use his hands to get off the line. Displayed very inconsistent hands during his career due to poor concentration and hand strength, leading to body-catching too many passes. Should make more plays on jump balls and down the sideline. Does not have the speed to separate after the catch. Not especially quick off the snap, and hasn’t faced much press coverage due to his size.
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"The best hope for David to make the final roster is for the Saints to select players at other positions in the draft."- Jeff Duncan, T-Pic 4/8/09

by stujo4 on Apr 23, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs