Boston College held it's pro day workout today, with QB Matt Ryan and OT Gosder Cherilus getting most of the attention. The New York Giants organization sent Dave Deguglielmo (offensive line assistant coach), Pat Flaherty (offensive line coach), and Chris Petit (scout) to the workout. Considering two of the three representatives are offinsive line coaches, and QB Eli Manning was the Superbowl MVP, it's safe to assume that the Giants were there to see Cherilus.
Cherilus is a 6' 7", 314 pund tackle that has never missed time with injury throughout his college career. He started his entire junior year at right tackle before moving to starting left tackle for his senior year. He believes that he can successfully play either tackle position for the team that drafts him. Cherilus is projected to play right tackle in the NFL by many scouts, but he would most likely compete for the starting job at left tackle if the Giants do, in fact, draft him.
As it stands David Diehl, who is a natural guard, is the starting left tackle. However, I'm sure Tom Coughlin would like to get Diehl back inside at left guard if he could find a suitable replacement in the draft. But even if Cherilus is not ready to start right off the bat, he would be a welcome addition to add depth at tackle for us.
Tom Coughlin, former head coach of the Boston College Eagles, has a reputation for drafting BC alum early. In the past few years, he has drafted OG Chris Snee and DE/LB Mathias Kiwanuka. Snee happens to also be Coughlin's son-in-law.
Overall, if most of the talent at the Giants' positions of need (safety, linebacker, cornerback, wide receiver) is off the board by the time pick 31 comes around, I would love to have Cherilus pushing for playing time on the line.
NOTE: Another BC player that I hope the Giants took a look at today is safety, Jamie Silva. He has amazing instincts, works hard, and is a major ball-hawk. However, I don't have any indication that the Giants have shown much interest in him so far.
Cherilus is a 6' 7", 314 pund tackle that has never missed time with injury throughout his college career. He started his entire junior year at right tackle before moving to starting left tackle for his senior year. He believes that he can successfully play either tackle position for the team that drafts him. Cherilus is projected to play right tackle in the NFL by many scouts, but he would most likely compete for the starting job at left tackle if the Giants do, in fact, draft him.
As it stands David Diehl, who is a natural guard, is the starting left tackle. However, I'm sure Tom Coughlin would like to get Diehl back inside at left guard if he could find a suitable replacement in the draft. But even if Cherilus is not ready to start right off the bat, he would be a welcome addition to add depth at tackle for us.
Tom Coughlin, former head coach of the Boston College Eagles, has a reputation for drafting BC alum early. In the past few years, he has drafted OG Chris Snee and DE/LB Mathias Kiwanuka. Snee happens to also be Coughlin's son-in-law.
Overall, if most of the talent at the Giants' positions of need (safety, linebacker, cornerback, wide receiver) is off the board by the time pick 31 comes around, I would love to have Cherilus pushing for playing time on the line.
NOTE: Another BC player that I hope the Giants took a look at today is safety, Jamie Silva. He has amazing instincts, works hard, and is a major ball-hawk. However, I don't have any indication that the Giants have shown much interest in him so far.
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