April 1, 2008

Needs on offense: The offensive needs might rank behind the defensive ones, but that’s not to say that there won’t be changes on this side of the ball. Wide receiver and offensive tackle rank as two positions to watch, especially with Sinorice Moss’ struggles and some question of the depth on the O-line. The team also might take a late-round flier on a developmental quarterback to groom.

Needs on defense: The secondary stands as the primary area of need. The team might lock in on the top defensive back — either a cornerback or a free safety — with its first-round pick, the 31st overall because of the Patriots’ revoked pick. Linebacker is not an area of great depth, although Danny Clark should help and Gerris Wilkinson will get a chance.

On Draft Day … The team’s success one year ago on this day should convince GM Jerry Reese to stick with his patient attitude of letting the draft unfold before him, sticking with the team’s draft board and letting the picks come to them. That said, expect the Giants to take a DB at some point in the first three rounds — one who could step in and play right away.