Joe Schoen had one main job this offseason: Build a competitive roster — or at least lay the foundation for one.
He took a major step toward that goal with a successful first NFL draft as Giants general manager last weekend.
Let’s break it down:
A little bit of luck. Picking at Nos. 5 and 7 was tricky. Especially when you have needs all throughout the roster. How the board looks ahead of your picks can influence the player you target, the position you focus on and whether you’ll attempt to trade back.