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On paper, Beane hits another home run

Just like every single aspect of the world these days, the 2020 NFL Draft was anything but normal.

Young: ‘I get to be an inspiration'

First-rounder

Bills given prime-time boost

Due to the coronavirus, it’s far too early to know if the upcoming NFL season will go according to plan. As it currently sits, however, the Bills are set to get their time in the spotlight.

White flag waved, Trent traded

The Redskins couldn’t take the noise anymore. They gave away a disgruntled seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle for essentially a bag of balls.

Seventh rounders fill needed slots

Seventh-rounders

Gibson becomes gadget man

Third-rounder

Grades fail to judge draft

FROM WHERE I’M SITTING

Fourth round often finds gems

Fourth-rounders

Draft offers great promise

How did you grade the Redskins 2020 NFL Draft class? Does it really matter. It’s impossible to fairly judge a draft class even two years after they are selected, never mind two weeks or months.

Breaking down the new-look roster

The Washington Redskins tried to work the entire depth chart. They added players at eight offensive positions and seven defensive ones. Only special teams’ three core players were left alone, though the team might change kick returners.

ROUND TWO Xavier McKinney • S • Alabama

The beauty, well, perhaps the term “curse” is more appropriate, of a team who has missed the playoffs in seven of the last eight years, is that it’s almost impossible to guess what direction the team will go when it comes to the NFL Draft. It was abundantly clear that the Giants needed a facelift on the offensive line as well as impact players on the defensive side of the ball. But an edge rusher or two was thought to be the priority, not safety.

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The quiet man

Andrew Thomas prefers to let his play do his talking

ROUND THREE Matt Peart • OT • Connecticut

The Giants added their second offensive tackle of the draft when they selected UConn’s Matt Peart in the third round. General manager Dave Gettleman decided to go all in on fixing the offensive line, as he used three of his first five picks on men who will hopefully be protecting Daniel Jones and opening holes for Saquon Barkley for years to come.

ROUND ONE Andrew Thomas • OT • Georgia

Well, we finally have our answer, TGI Nation. After weeks and even months of speculation, our question was finally answered. Dave Gettleman avoided the “shiny new toy” in Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons and drafted a “Hog Molly” who will eventually (God willing) protect Daniel Jones’ blind side for the next ten to fifteen years.

ROUND FOUR Darnay Holmes • CB • UCLA

The Giants added another young player to their secondary when they selected UCLA cornerback Darnay Holmes in the fourth round of the draft. General manager Dave Gettleman is proving that he recognizes the importance of rebuilding this unit by bringing in young players.

ROUND FIVE Shane Lemieux • G • Oregon

The Giants want to get back to some consistency on the offensive line and the addition of Lemieux is a sure sign of that as he started all 52 games at Oregon at left guard.

Ourlads' Giants draft analysis

Year three of the Dave Gettleman-engineered drafts presented the second time he was building a roster for a first-time NFL head coach. This time, his efforts were influenced by Joe Judge and his young staff filled with current college program connections. The culture this regime is looking to build centers around intangibles including but are not limited to intelligence, passion for the game, hard work, and availability. Let’s take a look at what the Giants did in all seven rounds that produced a total of ten picks.

Building a Culture

Joe Judge is molding the Giants his way

READERS CHOICE: BEST DESTINATIONS FOR WALL DIVING

Big animals, currents and even pygmy seahorses add drama to your favorite sheer drop-offs

GALAPAGOS: THE ENCHANTED ISLES

This bucket-list destination offers unbelievable, up-close animal encounters that are pure magic

STOP SUCKING AND JUST BREATHE

Air-saving tips and strategies to make every tank last

SHOOTING SHARKS

Powerful images can advocate on behalf of these endangered beauties

NEW MEXICO

Cool off diving national parks and natural wonders in the scuba capital of the Southwest

THE DIADEMA DILEMMA

IT’S GOING TO TAKE FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE TO BRING BACK THE LONG-SPINE SEA URCHIN DIADEMA ANTILLARUM IN THE CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC. ALL STAR LIVEABOARDS FOUNDER BRUCE PURDY HAS SPENT DECADES STUDYING THE PROBLEM, AND HAS COMMITTED HIS CAT PPALU LIVEABOARD TO THE FIGHT, INVITING GUESTS TO JOIN DIVERS INTENT ON PRESERVING THE EXUMAS’ SPECTACULAR REEFS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

In 2014, Divers Alert Network found that scuba diving has a lower fatality rate than jogging and swimming. But that doesn’t mean divers shouldn’t be prepared with basic CPR and first-aid skills.

DEFENSIVE DIVING

Don’t assume a sign means you’re safe from careless boaters

Ask Dan

How can I plan my dives to minimize risk?

TIGHT ENDS

THE TOP PROSPECTS

RUNNING BACKS

THE TOP PROSPECTS