Let’s build a scenario where the Daniel Jones at 6 talk becomes reality"

The 2019 NFL Draft is almost here. Mercifully Alec Ogletree Jersey , that means a temporary end to mock draft madness — until it starts up again for the 2020 draft. Let’s offer one more 7-round New York Giants mock draft scenario.Full disclosure: Before I even start this mock I know that I am taking Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick. Is that what I would really do if the choice were mine? Probably not. I’m doing it here, though, for a couple of reasons.First, increasingly it looks like Dave Gettleman and the Giants might. Second, we’re painting scenarios with these mocks. We haven’t looked at one with Jones at the top. Let’s do that and see how it plays out.Round 1 (No. 6) — Daniel Jones, QB, DukeTold you what I was going to do. Did it. Yes, Dwayne Haskins was still on the board. Drew Lock, too. Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen and Devin White were not.Round 1 (No. 17) — Devin Bush, LB, MichiganDeve Gettleman predicted that no matter what there would be good players available at 17. Here, he’s right. Lots of good options here. None of these would really, in my view, be wrong. I will take the difference-making linebacker.Passed on: OT Andre Dillard, OT Jonah Williams, Edge Clelin Ferrell, DL Christian Wilkins, CB Byron Murphy, WRs Hakeem Butler, N’Keal HarryRound 2 (No. 37) — Dexter Lawrence, DL http://www.giantslockerroom.com/authentic-jonathan-stewart-jersey , ClemsonAfter taking a quarterback at No. 6 my instinct tells me the picks at 17 and 37 are more likely than not to be defense. Why Lawrence? Remember during his pre-draft press conference when Gettleman was asked about players on defense with a “dog mentality?” He talked about linebacker Alec Ogletree and safeties Jabrill Peppers and Antoine Bethea. The hog-mollie loving Gettleman didn’t mention any of his interior defensive linemen, and both he and Pat Shurmur have made it plain they want to add to this group.Forget Clelin Ferrell, Christian Wilkins and anyone else on that Clemson defense. There are those who believe the guy who actually made everyone better in that group was the 342-pound Lawrence, a monster in the middle who also has pass rush potential.There are, in truth, a number of good possibilities here. Gettleman was right that the early parts of this draft are “thick” with players.Passed on: WR A.J. Brown, S Nasir Adderley, DL Jeffrey Simmons, OC Erik McCoy, CBs Justin Layne and Rock Ya-SinRound 3 (No. 95) — JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, StanfordAdmittedly, I’m hunting for an offensive tackle, an edge rusher and a cornerback. Wide receiver is on the list as well, though, and the way the board falls here the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Arcege-Whiteside is the value play. So, some help for Eli Manning. Oh, and Jones, too,Round 4 (No. 108) — Will Harris, S Youth Carl Banks Jerseys , Boston CollegeAs near as I can tell, what defensive coordinator James Bettcher really wants at the safety position are players who can be used interchangeably — sometimes deep, sometimes in the box, sometimes in the slot. Harris seems to fit the description.Round 4 (No. 132) — Bobby Evans, OT, OklahomaValue meets need. The top-rated offensive tackle still on the board, in a range where he should be considered value.Round 5 (No. 142) — Darius Slayton, WR, AuburnTo borrow a Gettleman word, we have reached that point of the mock draft where the TDN board is always “thick” with wide receivers. Here, I take a developmental speedster.In other mocks I have chosen DeMarkus Lodge of Mississippi and Travis Fulgham of Old Dominion in similar spots. There are a number of receivers to select from here, all with pros and cons. Slayton’s 4.39 speed and upside are intriguing. Besides, he’s a guy we haven’t talked about yet. In his draft guide, Dane Brugler of The Athletic says: “Slayton has inconsistencies to his game, but he is much more than simply a speed demon, showcasing fluid athleticism and length to make catches outside his framework, projecting as a high-upside developmental receiver.”Round 5 (No. 143) — Michael Jackson, CB, MiamiHad to come out of the draft with at least one corner. Jackson is a solid 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner reputed to have good ball skills, which should appeal to Pat Shurmur.Round 5 (No. 171) — Lamont Gaillard, C Carl Banks Jerseys Stitched , GeorgiaSome competition for Jon Halapio and Spencer Pulley. The highest-rated center, a need position, left on the board.Round 6 (No. 180) — Elijah Holyfield, RB, GeorgiaThe Giants might be looking for a running back to replace Wayne Gallman as the caddy for Saquon Barkley, and it would make sense if that were a power back who could handle some of the short-yardage chores. Draft Network says the 215-pound Holyfield brings “eye-popping power to the contact point.”Round 7 (No. 232) — Austin Bryant, Edge, ClemsonDon’t ask me how Bryant is still on the board here. He is, though, and that’s good enough for me.Round 7 (No. 245) — Jordan Brailford, Edge, Oklahoma StateWith 12 picks and not having taken an edge rusher until this round, I’ll take another swing at that spot. Nice job, rookie.A guy who has yet to take a snap in a real NFL game has the best-selling jersey in the league.Saquon Barkley, the All-America running back from Penn State selected second overall in the draft by the Giants, is the leader according to DICK’S Sporting Goods Jersey Report .Barkley is one of two rookies in the top 10; top overall pick Baker Mayfield, Cleveland’s quarterback, is ranked ninth.Only one defensive player makes the top 10: Denver linebacker Von Miller.Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz ranks second, followed by Tom Brady.A year ago, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was first, followed by Brady. Prescott is fourth this year.Along with Barkley and Mayfield, popular rookie jerseys belong to Buffalo QB Josh Allen Ray-Ray Armstrong Jersey , followed by Denver DE Bradley Chubb and Cleveland DB Denzel Ward.Joining Miller on the defensive list are Carolina LB Luke Kuechly, Houston DE J.J. Watt, Cleveland DE Myles Garrett, and Chubb.The NFC East dominates sales on the Jersey Report with the top three teams: the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys, New England is fourth, Denver fifth.San Francisco is the least-popular club, though if Jimmy Garoppolo and remain unbeaten as a starting quarterback, who knows if that will last.BIRDS OF PRAYThe story of the Philadelphia Eagles‘ first NFL championship since 1960 has been told in many ways and with many angles.None has been as refreshing or unique as the theme taken by AP Football Writer Rob Maaddi in his new book, “Birds of Pray.”With a foreword by Carson Wentz , Maaddi examines how the strong faith and religious devotion in the Eagles’ locker room helped drive them to the highest achievement in pro football. Maaddi, who has covered Philadelphia sports since 2000, not only interviews dozens of players and their families, he chronicles the ups and downs of the team’s title season with a pinpoint focus on the power that belief — whether it be in God or each other — can bring.“The real story of the Super Bowl champions can’t be told without talking about the strong faith and the unique bond many of the players shared,” Maaddi says. “I’ve never seen a team that was more united than the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, and their faith is what created that special brotherhood, and their faith is what allowed them to persevere and overcome so much adversity and ultimately become champions.”57<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:PHOTOS: Texans wrap-up preseason with 14-6 win over Cowboys in battle of the backupsIN DEMANDThe Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s No. 1 team, while the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers are coming on strong?Who says?Ticket buyers on the secondary market, according to StubHub .For the fifth straight year, demand for Cowboys tickets is the highest in the league. StubHub sees an increase of nearly 300 percent in sales over the average when the Cowboys are the visiting team.“The Cowboys are an iconic franchise with a reputation that continues to draw a crowd season after season,” says Scott Jablonski, StubHub’s general manager of NFL Daniel Jones New York Giants Jersey , NBA & NHL.But a Cowboys contest is not the most-sought ticket heading into the season. That game actually is in London, where the Jaguars host the Eagles on Oct. 28. It’s the first time an international series game has appeared in StubHub’s top 10 most in-demand games.“Eagles fans have always been passionate, but their Super Bowl win has truly ignited the fan base to unprecedented levels,” says Jablonski. “We’re seeing Eagles fans willing to travel long distances to watch their team play, including internationally for their game in London.”The Jaguars and 49ers have seen large demand growth compared to last season; San Francisco has moved up from 19th to sixth, while sales for Jacksonville games are up 318 percent following the team’s run to the AFC title game last January.ROSEN ON LEBRONLike many — probably most — athletes, Josh Rosen is impressed by the career and stature of LeBron James. The rookie quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, who has drawn criticism from some for being arrogant because of his frankness and willingness to take a stand, has strong praise for the latest venture of the NBA’s biggest star.Asked by Adam Schein on his SiriusXM satellite radio program how Rosen sometimes has been perceived, the 10th overall selection in this year’s draft noted: “I think it is always about crafting the message. There is always a good intention at heart; anything I do or say in putting myself out there is for the sake of helping others and trying to give people a voice who don’t actually have one.“And on that topic, LeBron’s new show, ‘The Shop,’ it is exactly what this country means when they talk about ‘We need to have a conversation.’ And people are like, ‘What does that even mean, it’s conceptualist.’“This show and that concept of athletes taking a lead and taking a role of sort of progress is really admirable, and that is exactly what we all should be rooting for, not criticizing.”16<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:WATCH: Texas Football Days Presented By Jack In The Box | The Features