Upon further review...

I did some more research (reading & video watching) on the new Giants and have some more analysis. I have listed good traits (+), bad traits (-) and made comparisons when possible.

Hakeen Nicks

+ tough, strong, well built

+ played in a "pro-form" offense

+ considered one of the most "NFL-ready" WRs

+ good hands, BIG hands (size 4 XL)

+ good route runner, will go over the middle to make the tough catch

- not a burner (good, but not great speed)

- not an NFL veteran - while he may be great, how much can he help the G-Men this year? The Giants are now in a position to win the SuperBowl with their defense and running game, but will the lack of a proven veteran receiver hold them back? He may or may not become a true #1 receiver, but we need him or someone else (i.e. Manningham, Hixon) to stretch the field to keep the defense honest).

NFL comparison - A lot of people are saying Anquan Boldin, my comparison is Michael Irvin (hopefully just on the field).

Clint Sinton

+ 4 year productive starter

+ tough, strong, good size

+ excels at getting to the QB

+ good run stuffer

- no experience in the 4-3 defense

- not much experience in coverage

- not overly fast

Looks like he will be eased into the SAM role. You can never have too many pass-rushers, right?

NFL comparison - Calvin Pace. Calvin is a big, physical LB in the Jets 3-4. He excels at getting to the QB & is a good run stuffer.

William Beatty

+ athletic

+ quick feet

- only started 2 years at UConn

- good height, but must get stronger

- seemed to rely on his athletic ability instead of toughness

Will he be able to handle the physicality of the NFL? Will have time to be groomed unless injuries ravage our offensive line. Hopefully, he will learn to play with the aggressiveness that our offensive line has demonstrated.

NFL comparison - not really sure at the moment. dare I mention Luke Pettigout

Ramses Barden

+ tall, long arms, big hands

+ good production, 18 TDs both junior and senior year

+ physical presence, good blocker

- does not have great speed

- does not get good separation

- college competition was not good

A definite mis-match problem for defenders. A definite target in the red-zone. DBs can know the fade route is coming, but if they are half a foot shorter, can they stop it? Played against inferior competition, but dominated. How quickly can he learn the playbook/get on the field?

NFL comparison - none really, but everyone will mention Plaxico Burress. Slightly taller than Plaxico, but not the athlete or prospect that Plaxico was when he came out of Michigan State.

Travis Beckum

+ fast for a TE

+ good hands/receiver

+ god route runner

- not a good blocker

- coming off a shortened senior year in which he broke is leg (fibula)

Can be a unique weapon for our offense. He offers a completely different look than Kevin Boss. Can our offensive coaches use him well? Can he handle the physical nature of being an NFL tight end? Can he co-exist with Kevin Boss?

NFL comparison - a smaller Chris Cooley. These guys are more of your H-back then TE. Both can create mis-matches for defenses as they are faster than linebackers.

Andre Brown

+ strong, can move the pile (like Derrick Ward)

+ good receiver out of the backfield (like Derrick Ward)

+ good pass blocker (like Derrick Ward)

- injured quite often (like Derrick Ward)

- never a full-time starter in college. Probably will never be a feature back in the NFL, but has a lot of tools and can excel here behind our great run blockers.

NFL comparison - Derrick Ward (surprise, surprise). Just about the same height, weight & speed (AB is 6", 224 & 4.46 & DW is 5.11, 228 & similar speed). Both are primarily between the tackles runners, with deceptive speed & strength. Both are good receivers & blockers. Both come with multiple past injuries

Rhett Bomar

+ strong arm

+ can make all the throws

+ tough kid

- kicked off the Oklahoma team

- needs to make better decisions

- not accurate (completion percentage was under 60% at a lower level)

A project. He seems like he has the skills, but need work on his technique and his decision-making. Some have questioned how coachable he is/will be.

NFL comparison - J.P. Losman - Strong arm, athletic & mobile, but both need to make better (& quicker) decisions. Both need to mature to succeed in the NFL

DeAndre Wright

+ tough player, battles through injuries

+ has experience as a CB, FS & returner

- not overly tall or fast

- overly aggressive

not enough info to make NFL comparison

Stoney Woodson

+ Giants personnel liked his speed

- Didn't make much of an impact at a weak division 1 school

not enough info to make NFL comparison