to share his plan Authentic Daniel Jones Jersey , Kyle Laueltta and much moreSomething has been gnawing at me now for quite a while, and it’s this opinion that the Giants got nothing in return for letting safety Landon Collins walk out the door.While I get it that we live in an instant gratification society, there is also a school of thought that says, “Good things come to those who wait.”In the case of Collins, the Giants, per Over the Cap, are projected to receive a compensatory pick to use in next year’s draft, one of their highest compensatory picks in recent memory. So not only does that count for something, but it could end up being a very valuable bargaining chip if the Giants need to move up in the first round next year for their next franchise quarterback. Not knowing the 2020 draft order, it’s impossible to begin calculating what it would take for the Giants to move up to get the quarterback of their choice. What we can probably safely say is that it’s going to take a package of picks to move up. This package will likely need to include their first rounder and potentially one of the two third-round picks they are scheduled to have next year (plus my guess is if they have to go very high up in the order, it could cost them their 2021 first-rounder, but I’m getting a little ahead of myself there).The point is that it’s inaccurate to say that the Giants let Landon Collins walk away for nothing. I get it that there are some who said that if the Giants knew they were going to move on from Collins last year, why not get something at the time.But if they weren’t going to get anything close to what they were looking for (reportedly a second-round pick), it really didn’t make sense to move him.to grab Barkley were virtually nonexistent.Gettleman claims he has a plan that will continue to take shape in the draft, where it’s believed the Giants will use their abundance of picks to plug a massive number of holes on the roster at right tackle, defensive line, edge, off-ball linebacker, safety, and cornerback.So yes, there is a plan, and once the draft class takes shape Daniel Jones Jersey Boys , the picture will hopefully be a lot clearer.Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsKyle Lauletta’s futureIt’s rare, but not impossible, that a quarterback drafted on Day 3 turns into a quality starter capable of taking his team to the Promised Land.Tom Brady, a sixth-round pick in 2000, is the most famous example who accomplished this. So too is some guy by the name of Kurt Warner, an undrafted free agent who got his start in the Arena Football League but who won a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams in 2008.So yes, there are exceptions to the rule, but for the most part, franchise quarterbacks come in the first round — and the earlier, the better.Which brings us to Kyle Lauletta, who came from a small school program and who was further behind the 8 ball than some of his contemporaries in last year’s class.There were a number of people who thought Lauletta might be the heir to Manning’s throne. In retrospect, that was a pretty high expectation for a guy who was expected to go all out on getting up to speed as quickly as he could only to show that he still had a long way to go when he flopped in a late-season game against Washington. I think it speaks volumes that the Giants re-signed Alex Tanney, who took zero regular game snaps for the Giants last year, to a two-year contract. Head coach Pat Shurmur will tell us that Tanney has NFL experience, but according to NFL.com, Tanney has attempted just 14 passes in his pro career, completing 10 for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.That’s just a smidgen more regular-season game experience than what Lauletta has.Given all the clues, I think it’s plain as day that Lauletta isn’t a lock to be on this roster on opening day, especially if the Giants draft another Day 3 prospect to develop.I do think that Lauletta will get the opportunity to compete this summer, assuming he doesn’t have any more missteps along the way. But if there was ever any hope that he might one day succeed Eli Manning as the starter (and I don’t believe there was), that hope is probably gone.Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY SportsKeep an eye on Evan EngramI often am asked who I think will lead the Giants in receptions and receiving yards in 2019 now that Odell Beckham Jr is no longer with the team.My answer is tight end Evan Engram (assuming he stays healthy).Engram, in my opinion Color Rush George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , took the biggest leap forward of any of the Giants’ receiving targets, an occurrence that gets overlooked thanks to him having missed five games last year due to injuries. But let’s take a closer look at just what kind of major strides Engram made from Year 1 to Year 2:He cut down on his dropped passes, going from 11 as a rookie to 3 in his second season.He increased his yards after the catch average from 4.7 to 8.7 yards.He had the highest NFL rating (115.6) of all the Giants receiving targets, including the wide outs, running backs and tight ends who were targeted at least 20 times in the passing game And do I really need to tell you what he’s been able to do when Beckham hasn’t been in the lineup?Ok, if you insist. Evan Engram 2019 Production: With & Without Odell in the LineupTargRecYardsTDsYACDropsTargRecYardsTDsYACDropsTo be clear, Beckham is a generational talent, which as we know doesn’t grow on trees. But this notion that the Giants passing game is doomed without him appears to be overblown so long as Engram stays healthy. Let’s build a scenario where the Daniel Jones at 6 talk becomes reality"The 2019 NFL Draft is almost here. Mercifully, that means a temporary end to mock draft madness — until it starts up again for the 2020 draft. Let’s offer one more 7-round New York Giants mock draft scenario.Full disclosure: Before I even start this mock I know that I am taking Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick. Is that what I would really do if the choice were mine? Probably not. I’m doing it here, though, for a couple of reasons.First, increasingly it looks like Dave Gettleman and the Giants might. Second, we’re painting scenarios with these mocks. We haven’t looked at one with Jones at the top. Let’s do that and see how it plays out.Round 1 (No. 6) — Daniel Jones, QB, DukeTold you what I was going to do. Did it. Yes, Dwayne Haskins was still on the board. Drew Lock, too. Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen and Devin White were not.Round 1 (No. 17) — Devin Bush, LB, MichiganDeve Gettleman predicted that no matter what there would be good players available at 17. Here, he’s right. Lots of good options here. None of these would really, in my view Youth George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , be wrong. I will take the difference-making linebacker.Passed on: OT Andre Dillard, OT Jonah Williams, Edge Clelin Ferrell, DL Christian Wilkins, CB Byron Murphy, WRs Hakeem Butler, N’Keal HarryRound 2 (No. 37) — Dexter Lawrence, DL, ClemsonAfter taking a quarterback at No. 6 my instinct tells me the picks at 17 and 37 are more likely than not to be defense. Why Lawrence? Remember during his pre-draft press conference when Gettleman was asked about players on defense with a “dog mentality?” He talked about linebacker Alec Ogletree and safeties Jabrill Peppers and Antoine Bethea. The hog-mollie loving Gettleman didn’t mention any of his interior defensive linemen, and both he and Pat Shurmur have made it plain they want to add to this group.Forget Clelin Ferrell, Christian Wilkins and anyone else on that Clemson defense. There are those who believe the guy who actually made everyone better in that group was the 342-pound Lawrence, a monster in the middle who also has pass rush potential.There are, in truth, a number of good possibilities here. Gettleman was right that the early parts of this draft are “thick” with players.Passed on: WR A.J. Brown, S Nasir Adderley, DL Jeffrey Simmons, OC Erik McCoy, CBs Justin Layne and Rock Ya-SinRound 3 (No. 95) — JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, StanfordAdmittedly, I’m hunting for an offensive tackle, an edge rusher and a cornerback. Wide receiver is on the list as well Womens George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , though, and the way the board falls here the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Arcege-Whiteside is the value play. So, some help for Eli Manning. Oh, and Jones, too,Round 4 (No. 108) — Will Harris, S, Boston CollegeAs near as I can tell, what defensive coordinator James Bettcher really wants at the safety position are players who can be used interchangeably — sometimes deep, sometimes in the box, sometimes in the slot. Harris seems to fit the description.Round 4 (No. 132) — Bobby Evans, OT, OklahomaValue meets need. The top-rated offensive tackle still on the board, in a range where he should be considered value.Round 5 (No. 142) — Darius Slayton, WR, AuburnTo borrow a Gettleman word, we have reached that point of the mock draft where the TDN board is always “thick” with wide receivers. Here, I take a developmental speedster.In other mocks I have chosen DeMarkus Lodge of Mississippi and Travis Fulgham of Old Dominion in similar spots. There are a number of receivers to select from here, all with pros and cons. Slayton’s 4.39 speed and upside are intriguing. Besides, he’s a guy we haven’t talked about yet. In his draft guide, Dane Brugler of The Athletic says: “Slayton has inconsistencies to his game Authentic George Asafo-Adjei Jersey , but he is much more than simply a speed demon, showcasing fluid athleticism and length to make catches outside his framework, projecting as a high-upside developmental receiver.”Round 5 (No. 143) — Michael Jackson, CB, MiamiHad to come out of the draft with at least one corner. Jackson is a solid 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner reputed to have good ball skills, which should appeal to Pat Shurmur.Round 5 (No. 171) — Lamont Gaillard, C, GeorgiaSome competition for Jon Halapio and Spencer Pulley. The highest-rated center, a need position, left on the board.Round 6 (No. 180) — Elijah Holyfield, RB, GeorgiaThe Giants might be looking for a running back to replace Wayne Gallman as the caddy for Saquon Barkley, and it would make sense if that were a power back who could handle some of the short-yardage chores. Draft Network says the 215-pound Holyfield brings “eye-popping power to the contact point.”Round 7 (No. 232) — Austin Bryant, Edge, ClemsonDon’t ask me how Bryant is still on the board here. He is, though, and that’s good enough for me.Round 7 (No. 245) — Jordan Brailford, Edge, Oklahoma StateWith 12 picks and not having taken an edge rusher until this round, I’ll take another swing at that spot.