New York Giants: Examining GM Jerry Reese’s Underperforming 2009 Draft Class

August 12, 2012   ·   Kevin Boilard   ·   Jump to comments

Over the past few years, not many of the personnel moves made by Giants general manager Jerry Reese have made sense at the time of their inception.  Yet Reese’s nearly flawless track record for assessing talent, which gives him the ability to put together Super Bowl-winning teams, has led to the popular adage among Giants fans; “In Reese We Trust.”
New York rarely makes a splash in free agency.  Reese usually targets low-profile players that he finds reliable enough to be plugged into the Giants’ system right away.  Last summer, Reese avoided big names and instead brought in punter Steve Weatherford and center David Baas.  They were not the sexy pickups fans wanted, but it helped the franchise earn its second Super Bowl in five years.
When it comes to the draft, Reese is a firm believer in selecting the best player available.  Often times, if the team has a pressing need at a less important position, Reese will put that need on...

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