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New York Giants Paid a Big but Worthwhile Price for Sam Beal

By Erik Lambert

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 2: Sam Beal #18 of the Western Michigan Broncos and teammate Keion Adams #1 react after stopping the Wisconsin Badgers from a first down during the first half of the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 2: Sam Beal #18 of the Western Michigan Broncos and teammate Keion Adams #1 react after stopping the Wisconsin Badgers from a first down during the first half of the 81st Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on January 2, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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The NFL draft was rather “uneventful” for the New York Giants. They had their picks and they made their picks. No big splash moves.

Not surprising. GM Dave Gettleman is an old school guy. He’s not a gambler who likes to wheel and deal before or during the draft. He sets his board and adheres to it no matter what, getting the absolute best players he can. That’s how he ended up with names like Saquon Barkley and Will Hernandez a few months ago. They were absolutely the best on the board when they were picked.

However, it seems people may have sold Gettleman a little too short. He may not be big on trades, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s afraid to make a bold move. That much was proven in the NFL supplemental draft when the Giants became the first team in five years to select a player. In this case, they grabbed Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal with the third pick of the third round.

Beal pick is a calculated risk for the New York Giants

Supplemental draft picks might be considered the equivalent of a double down in Blackjack. There is a great risk of loss but also a great chance for reward as well. The risk with Beal is that he ran into academic issues in college that forced him to declare for the draft. However, the concerns weren’t so much due to grades as they were to miscommunications for his credits. When it comes to his locker room and field presence, there wasn’t a red flag to be found.

The general assessment is Beal has lots of talent. He’s 6’1 with good athleticism and speed, able to mirror wide receivers in press coverage and play physical without drawing too many penalties. He embodies the talent and mentality of a Giant. So it’s little wonder Gettleman zeroed in on him. Was the price of a 3rd round pick in the 2019 draft expensive? Perhaps, but it’s likely the same price another team would’ve paid.

Given the Janoris Jenkins situation with the manslaughter charges swirling around his family, this team needed some insurance at that critical position. Not only does Beal provide quality depth, but he should end up being a starter for them in the future.

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