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The Giants could get a potentially difference-making running back in Notre Dame\u2019s Jeremiyah Love two years after letting Saquon Barkley leave in free agency. They also could make a weak defense better with one of two Ohio State players: linebacker Sonny Styles or safety Caleb Downs.<\/p>\n
Harbaugh and Joe Schoen, back for a fifth season as general manager, approached free agency wanting to fill major holes as to not need to reach for a player at a specific position in the first or any round. And while the roster is still far from championship-caliber right away, not having one major glaring weakness makes the draft another key inflection point for the organization.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo the best of our ability, just try not to back ourselves into a corner where we have to draft for need,\u201d Schoen said. \u201cThat\u2019s where mistakes can be made.\u201d<\/p>\n
New York has an early second-rounder at No. 37, then doesn\u2019t pick again until the fourth. That\u2019s because the third-rounder was used to trade up for quarterback Jaxson Dart last year.<\/p>\n
With one fifth-rounder and three more in the sixth, there are chances to take some swings. Schoen said Harbaugh has been texting him about potential prospects and even undrafted free agent possibilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s really passionate about the draft, and it\u2019s been a lot of fun being in these meetings and watching film with him,\u201d Schoen said. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be a collaborative effort. We\u2019re going to be on the same page.\u201d<\/p>\n
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After ranking 30th out of 32 teams on defense last season, a big reason for going 4-13, talent is needed on that side of the ball. That\u2019s especially the case if lineman Dexter Lawrence gets traded after asking for that.<\/p>\n
Even after signing Tremaine Edmunds last month, linebacker is a particular spot to watch. Beyond Styles possibly being there at No. 5, Schoen thinks the position has depth in the later rounds.<\/p>\n
Same goes at receiver, where there is no clear secondary option beyond Malik Nabers, who may not be ready to start the season coming off a torn ACL. And just because the starting tackle spots are set with Andrew Thomas on the left side and Jermaine Eluemunor on the right doesn\u2019t mean there won\u2019t be a focus on the offensive line, where guard remains a priority.<\/p>\n
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Winnipeg Jets Game Days<\/p>\n
On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop.<\/p>\n