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/>Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Blue Viewa New York Giants communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryGiantsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Red Dexter Lawrence Jersey , Week 17Filed under:New York Giants NewsGiants news, 5/4: ‘X-Man’ loves the nickname, Dexter Lawrence on rushing the passer, moreNew,37commentsGiants’ rookies meet the mediaEDTShareTweetShareShareGiants news, 5/4: ‘X-Man’ loves the nickname, Dexter Lawrence on rushing the passer, moreEd Valentine | Big Blue ViewGood morning, New York Giants fans!‘X-Man’ has arrivedOshane Ximines had never been called ‘X-Man’ until the second night of the NFL Draft, when the Giants called to inform him they were using the 95th overall pick on him.“That’s the first time I heard X-Man, and it kind of surfaced on the Internet,” Ximines said on Friday. “I got a few of my friends back home calling me that now, and I just feel like it’s going to keep going in the right direction.”Yes Cheap Dexter Lawrence Jersey , he likes the nickname.“I love the nickname actually, and I hope to keep that going,” he said.Dexter LawrenceThe 342-pound defensive tackle had only 3.5 sacks the past two seasons, but on Friday he disputed the notion that he is just a two-down run stuffer.“Definitely underrated [as a pass rusher],” he said. “It’s kind of on me to prove myself, right, because I know who I am and to prove others wrong. I’ve always been able to collapse the pocket, now I’m focused on escaping blocks or finishing the plays and things like that.”Lawrence said that as the draft unfolded he suspected he wasn’t going to get past the Giants at No. 17.“This is one of the teams I thought I would get drafted by,”Lawrence said. “My agent was talking, he’s a little conservative, so he was talking a little down towards the end of the (first round of the) draft. But I knew who I was, I knew what kind of player I was. I’m in the best spot.”Deandre Baker not feeling extra pressureThe Giants traded up to get Baker with the 30th pick in the first round of the draft. They gave up their 37th pick, a fourth-round pick (132nd) and a fifth-round pick (142nd) to get Baker. The former Georgia cornerback said Friday the price tag doesn’t add any pressure.“I just come in and play my game and just show them they haven’t made a mistake by coming to get me Womens Dexter Lawrence Jersey ,” Baker said. “Just want to come in and help the team.”More headlinesDane Brugler’s NFL Draft Class Power Rankings – The AthleticIndianapolis officials urging the NFL not to move the Combine – ProFootballTalkGrading NFC East offseason moves: Is Giants’ Dave Gettleman having division’s worst offseason? Eagles’ Howie Roseman best? - nj.comGiants fans seem mad, but do they rank among NFL's 5 most disgruntled fan bases?QB crush: How the Giants fell head over heels for Daniel Jones - New York Giants Blog- ESPNNFL execs unfiltered on every team's 2019 draft classRookie QB Daniel Jones has near impossible mission with GiantsEric Dungey hopes playing multiple positions is key to making Giants’ roster – ProFootballTalkBills were thrilled when Giants took Daniel Jones – ProFootballTalkWhy Daniel Jones Deserves A Chance To Become His Own Man With The New York GiantsBBV MailbagHave questions about the Giants? E-mail them to bigblueview@gmail.com, and the best ones will be answered in an upcoming mailbag. Thanks!BBV PodcastYou can find and subscribe to Big Blue View radio from the show’s home page.You can find all the shows on our Big Blue View Radio Hub Page.You can also find the shows and subscribe on all your favorite podcast apps:Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After trading offensive catalyst Odell Beckham Jr. and sacks leader Olivier Vernon to Cleveland and losing perennial leading tackler Landon Collins to free agency, the New York Giants are rebuilding heading into the NFL draft.The question is, where does general manager Dave Gettleman start? He has 12 picks overall, including two in the first round (Nos. 1 and 17), and three of the first 37.After winning eight games the past two seasons, there aren’t many positions where the Giants don’t need help.The position fans identify first is quarterback. Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning is 38, heading into the final season of his four-year, $84 million, and has taken the team to the playoffs once (2016) since winning the NFL title in February 2012. There is no heir apparent on the roster, although Gettleman drafted Kyle Lauletta in the fourth round a year ago.There are some potential choices in Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray Men Dexter Lawrence Jersey , the Heisman Trophy winner, Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins, Duke’s Daniel Jones, and Missouri’s Drew Lock. Using the ‘Kansas City’ model, all could benefit from learning the ropes from Manning and being ready for a Patrick Mahomes’ type emergence in 2020.Gettleman recognizes he has other major needs. The defensive line is desperate for an edge rusher or two. The offensive line needs a right tackle. A cornerback, a safety, an inside linebacker and a deep threat at receiver all would help.If you listen to Gettleman, he is going to take the highest-rated player on his board, regardless of position. He has preferences, though.When he was hired by the Giants in December 2017, he reminded everyone of something former coach and two-time Super Bowl winner Tom Coughlin once said.“He said big men allow you to compete, and that’s really just so true,” Gettleman said. “The O-line and the D-line Youth Dexter Lawrence Jersey , I believe in the hog mollies. We’ve had some great groups here, had great groups everywhere I’ve been, and we’re going to get back to that. They do allow you to compete.”His other comment that day was the cliche that offenses score points, and defenses win championships.The picks will reflect those principals. No one will be asking: “Where’s the beef?”QUARTERBACKThe last time the Giants took a quarterback in the first round was in 2004. The guy they selected was Philip Rivers with the fourth pick overall. Just as quickly, they shipped Rivers and three draft picks to San Diego for Manning. If the Giants believe there is a franchise maker at quarterback, it would be interesting if they used to same route to get Manning’s replacement. If not, maybe the second round.DEFENSIVE LINEThe defense switched to a 3-4 scheme last season with new coordinator James Bettcher. It was a struggle. Opponents scored 412 points, averaged 118.6 yards rushing, and held the ball more than 31 minutes a game. A major problem was getting pressure: New York was limited to 30 sacks, with the now departed Vernon leading the team with seven. Six players who are no longer with the club accounted for 13 1-2 sacks. Tackle B.J. Hill (5 1-2 sacks as a rookie) and Dalvin Tomlinson are back. They are going to need help.NO BECKHAMBeckham was the major outside threat with his quickness and speed. Sterling Shepard, who signed a $41 million, four-year extension, and free agent Golden Tate will be Manning’s top two targets Color Rush Dexter Lawrence Jersey , along with tight end Evan Engram,who needs to stay healthy. Shepard and Tate are slot guys, though. It would help if the Giants found a burner who could keep the safeties occupied, and there are a few in this crop.OFFENSIVE LINEThe group gave up 47 sacks last season despite adding left tackle Nate Solder as a free agent and drafting left guard Will Hernandez in the second round. Center Jon Hapalio is back after missing most of last season. Kevin Zeitler, acquired in the Vernon deal, is a solid right guard. Right tackle could use an upgrade. Chad Wheeler filled in after the team gave up on 2015 first-round pick Ereck Flowers.POST COLLINSNew York signed 34-year-old Antoine Bethea to fill the major void when Collins went to the Redskins. Michael Thomas, Sean Chandler and Kamrin Moore are expected to fight for the other safety spot. Don’t be surprised if a rookie gets a shot to start.