I understand the oohs and ahhs that come with watching Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons play. I understand there were arguably better offensive tackles on the board at No. 4 than Georgia’s Andrew Thomas.
But at the end of the day, the New York Giants and general manager Dave Gettleman made the right move addressing the offensive line in the first round.
Simmons is a phenomenal player, don’t get me wrong. His versatility and athleticism will surely bolster the Arizona Cardinals defense. But the Giants have overlooked the glaring issue at the offensive tackle spot for years, and Thursday was the right time to address it.