Draft Weekend!

So I'm working on a more serious philosophical post for later on tonight, but right now I'm all Giants fan. I've been reading the website, a few of my favorite Giants-related blogs, and ESPN just because I get so excited for draft weekend. Last years picks are looking mighty nice (Aaron Ross, anyone?), and I'm really hoping we can get some more talent on Big Blue's roster again this year. To be honest, I'm not too picky about who we pick up. I think we need to look defense in the first round (if we even make a pick and don't trade it off) because the offense is looking beautiful with, at last glance, every starter on offense coming back for the 2008 season. But here's the thing, I'd really like to see this year be a building season for our offense too. We have a lot of guys (Plax, Amani) who we'll likely lose within the next few years to retirement. I personally (as a Hokie) would like to pick up Eddie Royal - he's been in the offices for an interview - just because I think he'd fit in well with the offense's scheme (plus he's used to inconsistent qb's), but I'm not going to be too picky. The G-men have always been really good at getting talent and molding them into the system and making them some awesome players.

My big thing on draft day is probably going to revolve around a player whom I generally have a love-hate kinda thing with: Jeremy Shockey. I'm not as passionate about it as some people are, but I won't be sad to see him go. We definitely need a blocking and catching TE, and we'd be happy to have someone as talented as Shockey! (reference to Roger Director there) playing on our side. But we really don't need his attitude problems. I say, if he wants to be traded, trade him, but get something/someone good for him, and keep him out of our division please. As much as I'm ambivalent about him playing for us, I sure don't want to play against him on a regular basis. Kevin Boss is ready to step up to the plate if Shockey's gonna be an ass...plus Eli plays a lot better when Shockey's not on the field (on a different note: anyone know what Shockey's BAC was at the end of the Super Bowl...he was drinking like a fish up there in his luxury box).

Also, it would be nice for Strahan to make a decision before the draft so we know who we're moving and what we need going into the draft. I doubt it'll happen though. He and his agent are famous for holding out. I like him and all, it just made life difficult last season.

I still haven't decided how I'm celebrating the 08 draft. Either heading downtown and drinking, or staying in and drinking. Either way, I'm drinking. Here's to VT alum getting lots of good looks & here's to an awesome 08 Giants draft class.