Giants morning report: Fans want Giants to pass on Randy Gregory

Good morning, New York Giants fans! Let's get your day started with a look at the morning headlines.

Giants fans don't want Gregory

In our poll on Thursday, 83 percent (1,176) of 1,417 voters said the Giants should not consider Randy Gregory with the ninth overall pick after Gregory failed a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine.

It seems unlikely we will be seeing Gregory in a Giants' uniform next season. Several draft analysts contacted Thursday were unanimous in their belief that Gregory would not be a consideration for the Giants should he be available at No. 9. The off-the-field stuff is part of that, with the Giants having increasingly emphasized character. The other reality, though, is that Gregory is simply not seen as a scheme fit for the Giants. At 243 pounds he is too light to hold up as a 4-3 defensive end. Draft analysts don't see him as a 4-3 outside linebacker, either.

Stay tuned

There are a couple of things you won't want to miss coming up today. 'Rap' will reveal the selection for the Giants in the Big Blue View community mock draft. Voting will also open in the finals of our Giants free agency bracket challenge.

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Wondering what the Giants' defense will look like in 2015? Pat Traina gives us some insight in an interview with former Giant middle linebacker Antonio Pierce.

Speaking of Pat, don't forget to give our latest podcast -- highlight by an interview with Giants' safety Nat Berhe -- a listen.