New York Giants' news, 4/13: The week in review

Good morning, New York Giants' fans! Let's use today's notebook to look back at the week that was for the Giants, and Big Blue View.

Our 2014 Big Blue View Community Mock Draft rolled along, and the first round should complete on Monday. Check our StoryStream to catch up on all the picks, and the explanations.

Eli Manning had ankle surgery this week, and the Giants continued checking into veteran backup quarterbacks.

Former Giants linebacker Carl Banks took issue with comparisons between Jadeveon Clowney and Lawrence Taylor.

The Giants' preseason schedule was announced.

The Giants held their local pro day workout. Monmouth tight end Mike McLafferty was among the participants.

In the SB Nation Bloggers Mock Draft Taylor Lewan was the choice for the Giants at No. 12.

Former Giants running back Andre Brown signed with the Houston Texans.

We took an in-depth look at how well Robert Ayers fits with the Giants as a replacement for Justin Tuck.