Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One 5.0
By Chase Ruttig
Nov 2, 2013; Columbia, SC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs offensive linesman Gabe Jackson (61) in the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks defeated the Bulldogs 34-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
#12 New York Giants: Gabe Jackson, G MissST
Rory’s Take: Adding a stud guard to the inside of this offensive line would be a fantastic move for the Giants. Eli still struggles with pressure in the middle and they have to get him on track to be successful.
Chase’s Take: The Giants have a lot of needs and problem areas after getting old following their second Super Bowl win. Most important of those needs is buying more time in the pocket for Eli Manning, who took a beating that was a throwback to some of the seasons Archie Manning had to endure with the Saints way back in the day. An elite guard like Gabe Jackson will help protect the interior, and will bolster their run game should they get a running back to replace Peyton Hillis in the later rounds.