Pro Bowl will be full day's work for Giants David Diehl

by Ed Valentine on Jan 31, 2010 8:47 AM EST in News Comment 24 comments

David Diehl cannot be a happy camper this morning. See, Bryant McKinnie's disrespect of and dismissal from the Pro Bowl, means Diehl and and Philly's Jason Peters are the only tackles on the NFC roster.

So Diehl will be playing the entire game. At right tackle, where he lined up during Saturday's ridiculously silly walk-through. Unless, of course, one of the other linemen volunteers to take a few snaps at a completely unfamiliar position.

Diehl can't be thrilled about that. Nor, I would imagine, can anyone in the Giants organization.

Speaking of the Pro Bowl, you guys know I will be there tonight courtesy of the NFL Network Marketing Department. I will be posting an Open Thread tonight, and posting some updates with anything interesting or unusual during the game (Thank God for the Palm Pre provided by Sprint). By the way, for those of you shivering up north, the high Saturday was 81 degrees in Fort Lauderdale.
Don't think I mentioned it yesterday, but I did see one thing during Saturday's walk-through that made me laugh. Dallas QB Tony Romo actually threw an interception to Asante Samuel during the walk-through (how does that happen?), and the surprised Samuel quickly got rid of the ball, like it was a hot potato.
If you are looking for review of how specific players did in Saturday's Senior Bowl, the best one I have found is from Football's Future. The piece mentions several players who might end up being of interest to the Giants, including linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, offensive linemen Mike Iupati and Vladimir Ducasse, and defensive linemen Dan Williams and Terrence Cody.

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I wonder what happens for the NFL

if one of those two goes out and rips the ACL/MCL combo? Could you imagine the league trying to make excuses for that? Geez.

by brisulph on Jan 31, 2010 9:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

For the people who want Price over a Williams-type

Read the two points on Williams at FF:

This week’s big name on the offensive line was Idaho’s Mike Iupati. He struggled early in the game facing Dan Williams from his right guard position.

Dan Williams helped his stock as much as anyone this week. He ate up double teams that came his way even with Terrance Cody in the lineup and made a couple of plays himself.

Like I’ve been saying, the Giants need a disruptive DT who can occupy two O-linemen in pass coverage. It’ll allow the edge rushers to get 1-on-1 matchups. It will also keep the QB from stepping up to throw. Also, with his size he’ll eat up running plays up the middle. Dan Williams might be better suited as a NT in a 3-4 but someone like him is what the Giants need.

by GhostDini on Jan 31, 2010 10:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I like Dan Williams.

I’m aboard this bandwagon.

At least..until we all know more about Price.

Williams has had some offseason in the spotlight to show what he can do. Price hasn’t been able to do anything yet.

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 31, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take Price over Williams

if the Giants believe him to be the next Warren Sapp or a facsimile thereof. However, I fear that he’ll get swallowed up by those big Philly/Dallas O-linemen.

If the Giants don’t go for a DT in Round 1, then I’d like them to draft Arthur Jones at some point.

by GhostDini on Jan 31, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Check that

I knew that Arthur Jones had a leg injury this season but I didn’t know that it was his second injury in two years. The Giants can’t risk a pick on an injury-prone player. Andre Brown was injury-prone in college and true to form, he got injured in training camp. No, thanks.

by GhostDini on Jan 31, 2010 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Williams

is a guy who is very intriguing. A 320+pound guy who could be a real run-stuffer. Reports are that he can play nose and a 4-3 DT.

by Ed Valentine on Jan 31, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

BIG DAN!!

by Troy O on Jan 31, 2010 10:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

ON MLB

Was happy to read good things about Weatherspoon and Washington, both players that I think would fit well and the more good MLB prospects in the draft, better chance to get one in 2nd round.

Though good things were written about Cody, I have tremendous reservations about anyone that size. 3rd round sure, no big guaranteed $$ almost guarantee a good work ethic and weight control, but 1st round, even 2nd I say no.

by trueblue63 on Jan 31, 2010 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

should be interesting with those 2

Both of them were actually MLB’s in 4-2-5 defenses, which generally translates to WLB where Boley plays.

I think Weatherspoon’s a first rounder and Washington’s playing himself into the 2nd round, so it looks like they’d have to either take Weatherspoon at #15 or Washington at #15.

To be honest, I have no idea what the Giants plan on using most of the time, but it couldn’t hurt to have either on ths squad (maybe they play more 4-2-5 sets?)

If they want a true Mike LB….Pat Angerer quite possible is the best combination of quickness, tacklings, smarts..and experience playing in a 4-3 MLB scheme.

He’s also 6"1 235lbs, so he’s bigger then Washington and about the same size as Weatherspoon.

He probably is there in the 3rd…and who doesn’t want a guy named ANGERER at MLB?

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 31, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

**Washington at #47

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 31, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

i love this guy… if we can’t get Yippie Kayaie M’er F’er McClain we gotta get this guy in the 2hd

by Flynner on Jan 31, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe...

he is good..its just, does he fit?

I dunno what’s best right now…

Dan Williams/Price DT;s
Morgan Burnett/Chad Jones S;s
Pat Angerer MLB
?

Earl Thomas S
Darryl Wasgington OLB/MLB?
Lamarr Houston DT?

or maybe

Earl Thomas S
Arthur Jones DT
Pat Angerer? MLB.

Depends on what we’re looking for and what they want.

Washington and Sean Weatherspoon are NOT traditional MLB’s…Pat Angerer is

Angerer is fast, quick, makes tackles..and MAKES PLAYS.

….My favorite/ideal draft right now?

Dan Williams—Big DT to stop the run…let our 4-5 other pass rushers..rush the passer.
Chad Jones-S- Big S..6"3 220lbs…NOT Taylor Mays..he can cover very well..he also runs a 4.4!!
Pat Angerer-MLB

Giants get bigger, tougher and with all three…they’re all fast.

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 31, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is Weatherspoon that good?

Sean Weatherspoon had himself a fantastic day, finishing a close second in my eyes to Brandon Graham for MVP of this game. He showed true sideline-to-sideline range and sensational coverage. He beautifully dropped into a zone while reading the quarterback’s eye to make a crucial interception near the goal line. On another play, he drew man coverage versus the speedy Dexter McCluster and almost picked off another pass in the end zone.

Now i know McCluster is probably one of the fastest in the draft, but for Spoon to draw coverage on him, that may indicate his ability? Just going off that little tidbit, thats what the Giants are lacking in our LB’s!

by Hootman on Jan 31, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That McKinnie is an idiot..He actually tweeted his partying...

I’ll enjoy seeing David, but for a whole meaningless game?..I hope he doesn’t get hurt…It just goes to show you that this game is just a party place for young immature boobs..Well I’m getting stared at so I must go and get ready to leave..

"When I was a boy and had no sense I got my pecker stuck in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair and tickled my balls, and made me shit in my overalls"

by Bobbiblue on Jan 31, 2010 11:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

They need to move the pro bowl..

They need to move the pro bowl to the begining on the season..Would be a great way to pump up the start…they play such vanilla game that it kinda goes hand in hand with the start on camp and preseason…plus everyone can take part

by freakynjbifemandhubby on Jan 31, 2010 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Where is speed everything for a SAFETY.

Name one safety with 4.3 speed?

Go head. Do it.

Troy Polamalu ran a 4.5 in the 40.

So did Ed Reed.

Speed for a safety is good. It doesn’t matter as much because IF A SAFETY HAS TO USE HIS SPEED…CHANCES ARE HE GOT BURNED.

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there

by FreeBradshaw on Jan 31, 2010 12:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

81 degrees

sounds just about perfect for me freezing my tail off up in New York.

David Diehl is the man tonite at the OL position (screw Jason Peters). But I also have to tip my hat to Mr. Steve Smith. Hope to see some highlights from him.

by GiantBeing on Jan 31, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody else see a silver lining

in the Diehl Situation? This could be an audition for him to see if he’s viable at right tackle.

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by Hoyadestroya85 on Jan 31, 2010 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

but if romo or mcnabb is the qb and gets “beat”, I won’t be complaining.

Never assume skill at bouncing a ball makes you smarter than the guy who built the court.

When there's a WILL there's a WAY

by Willgfass on Jan 31, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Im hoping

He plays bad and lets them tag Romo a couple times…..

Actually I dont really see this as much of an audition,nothing on the line I just hope he gets out uninjured seeing he hasnt played in a month and now he is going to be asked to play most of the game

You can see a lot just by observing-Yogi Berra

by greg a on Jan 31, 2010 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i watched weatherspoon in the senior bowl last night

and i would be stoked if the giants got him in the draft. hes an athletic freak and makes solid open field tackles, but needs to work on his coverage skills. i think he would be a great addition to their defense, but LB isnt the only 1st round type need. DT and DB will be a good bet for their first round pick too.

by GiantsReignSupreme on Jan 31, 2010 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

My take on the "RB" debate...

…is that I like it by committee unless the guy is that special because they don’t last so I wouldn’t do it unless he was that good as a feature back and we should add a back at a later round.I compare Spiller to a Jamal Charles-type which is really good but can either hold up?Other than Dwyer most of the top backs are small.I would rather replenish the O-Line which I’m not sure that this draft is that deep for OL.Judging by the Senior Bowl it isn’t.Recent track record suggests that we don’t go RB in the early rounds. I think JR is looking for Def.I also thinks he wants certain things in Def. draft picks like guys who are on-field leaders,bring pressure and someone to create turnovers.By the way getting an extremely explosive back would make our team sick.The old axiom of def winning championships has taken a bit of a blow seemingly,but if anything JR would go OT in the 1st if he took offense at all at that spot.I feel ya though FB I have a thing for a certain player myself.His name is Rolando"yippee I oh"Mcclain and I will be laying out a full case for him soon,even if a trade up were required.But until thin I hope he runs a 4.7 flat and others have useless combine #’s and other factors help him drop into our laps.

by Shaunthegiant on Feb 1, 2010 1:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs