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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
The Giants traded up for Eli Manning when they could have easily taken Philip Rivers in a draft class that was one of the deepest QB classes of all time. If you want the best, you get the best. Given how important the LT position is, if Monroe or Smith grade out very high relative to other tackles, why wouldn't you want the best in the business?
Christ, for all the people talking about "taking risks", you guys sure play the draft completely by the book.
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Matt Light
Max Starks
David Diehl
vs.
Willie Pace
Walter Jones
Anthony Munoz
The top 3 played the 2nd most position on the 0, and won the Super Bowl. The bottom 3 are among the 5 greatest to ever play their position, and have won 0.
Which position is more important?
Why might the Giants want to trade up in their situation?
Rivers had huge ?s surrounding his sidearm/funky throwing motion. Eli Manning was as polished of a product as you'd find.
You don't need an elite LT to win a Super Bowl. Hell, he doesn't even have to be anything more than good. You need a franchise QB to win the Super Bowl, and that's why NY made their move.
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