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Let’s summarize in tabular form what we have. Remember, this does not mean these are the only players worthy of selection. These are the preferred players of our Draft analyst based on the opportunity for value. Since the draft is weak, this means more players will get drafted higher, all else equal. The players below represent decent value (unless mentioned otherwise) for the … [Read more...] about 2023 Draft, Part II

Yes, it is that time of year when we need some night vision goggles on what is going on in the NFL Draft. We have been truly blessed to have the assistance of Wonder, UltimateNYG’s Draft analyst. If you do not think Wonder has added value in his insights over the years, think again. Few, if any, are willing to share any historical record of what they said about the Draft and … [Read more...] about Wonder: 2023 NFL Draft

Zay Flowers’ draft stock is rising. He’s being mocked into Round 1. With the Giants picking at 1.25 and clearly having a need for Wide Receiver, you can imagine the chatter growing to take Flowers. No. Hard no. The quick summary is that Flowers is too small. Let’s explain. In past years I have discussed why I do not like WR in Round 1. No need to repeat what you … [Read more...] about Zay Flowers

In military school, students are taught not to fight the last battle. In trading, it works that way as well. When stocks fall, everyone thinks it will look like the last big selloff, i.e. 2020 or 2008. It rarely repeats that way, and instead will follow a new pattern. The bear of 2022 proved that out again. The only constant is change. Things work in cycles. I grew up … [Read more...] about The New Nattering Nabobs of Negativity

Once was a time when this NY Giants blog was known as the nattering nabobs of negativity. We espoused gloom and doom for the team. We built a reputation for being critical of too many Giants moves. A decade of misery (2012-2021) unfortunately proved us correct, as our annual trashings of Reese and Gettleman were accurate predictors of underachievement. In that 10 year period, … [Read more...] about The Plain Pontificators of Positivity