We are officially into the 2020 NFL offseason, but it is far from quiet around the New York Giants. Here are a few of the top stories surrounding the Giants from Tuesday, February 4.
Pro Football Focus predicts Giants draft Alabama OL Wills
With Super Bowl LIV officially in the rearview mirror, all focus is now turned towards the offseason. The Giants will have the opportunity to add a game-changer in the draft as the team owns the No. 4 pick. The team has been connected to several players in mock drafts, as Clemson LB/S Isaiah Simmons, Louisville OT Mekhi Becton and Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy have all been popular picks among draft experts.
Another prominent name has been Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, whom Pro Football Focus predicts the Giants will take in their NFL Mock Draft 2.0. As the people at PFF wrote, "Wills is the most athletic tackle in a very athletic tackle class. He is a work in progress still in pass protection, but the strides he made toward the end of 2019 — when he allowed only four pressures over Alabama's final six games — have us encouraged."
View photos from the college career of Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills.
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) plays against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Wills was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) looks to block Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) sets up to block against Auburn defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) seeks a block against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Also pictured are Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65) and Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown (5). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) lines up against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) gets set against LSU during the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU won 46-41. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) gets a breather during a timeout against Southern Miss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) sets up against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) lifts running back Damien Harris (34) after Harris scored a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) waits for the play against Southern Miss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is helped off the field by offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) gets set at the line against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama running back Damien Harris (34) carries as offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) blocks Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl semi-final playoff game against Clemson for the NCAA college football national championship, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) celebrates with Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) and Brandon Kennedy (56) after Robinson scored a touchdown on a 17-yard run against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 59-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates his touchdown reception with offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) and wide receiver Derek Kief (81) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) picks up wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) in celebration after he scored a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills uns the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills participates in a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama tackle Jedrick Wills poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Judge one of seven to receive vote for Assistant Coach of the Year
Among the awards given out during Saturday night's NFL Honors was the NFL’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Between the league's 32 teams, there were 96 different coordinators that were eligible to win the award. The honor ended up going to Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman, but a familiar name popped up on the list of coaches to receive a vote.
Giants head coach Joe Judge was one of only seven assistants to receive at least one vote for this year's award. Judge served as the special teams coordinator/wide receivers coach for the Patriots this past season. Under his supervision, New England's special teams earned the seventh-highest ST grade from PFF while ranking first in average starting field position (32.7) as well as opponent starting field position (25.1). On top of that, Judge's unit was the only one in the league to return two blocked punts for touchdowns in 2019. The Patriots' coverage unit also did not allow a single punt to be returned for 20 or more yards.
Jones gets taste of Super Bowl
Daniel Jones was one of the numerous Giants players to spend time in Miami last week, making appearances around the city in the days leading up to the year's biggest game. This was the rookie quarterback's first taste of Super Bowl festivities. On Friday, he took on Jets QB Sam Darnold in cornhole, before talking to kids at the Citi Football ProCamp on Saturday.
Jones told the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz that he was not attending Sunday's game between the Chiefs and 49ers. However, the young quarterback admitted that getting to feel the anticipation surrounding the Super Bowl in-person did get him excited about the prospect of some day playing in one.
"It's exciting to see it and kind of feel the buzz around it and feel the energy around it,'' Jones said. "It does kind of get you excited and that's certainly the goal, to be playing in one of these.''
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