Forcing a pick based strictly on need can work out, but often it does not. A team must be true to its player-evaluation board and cognizant of what it needs — not only today but also into the near future and beyond. Any year, if a team concerned with the state of its quarterback position can find a new one, without moving heaven and earth and draft picks, it must take that plunge, even if it is a decision based more on tomorrow than today. That is why this particular draft is so fascinating for the Giants. At No. 6 overall, they can go in several different directions.
Michigan
Oregon
Rutgers
Duke
Washington
Texas