New York Giants: 3 Big Things About Ereck Flowers Pick

Oct 17, 2013; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Stephen Morris (17) passes the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels defensive tackle Shawn Underwood (97) is blocked by Miami Hurricanes offensive linesman Ereck Flowers (74) in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

2. The Impact He Has Immediately

I have good news Giants fans, Flowers will improve the running game. Flowers is a dominant run blocker that will help Shane Vereen and company tremendously. Last year the Giants got next to nothing out of the running game unless they played a bad defense like the Tennessee Titans. This year the Giants will get much more production from their running backs, running behind Flowers.

Flowers will probably not be a significant upgrade at the right tackle position on the pass protection standpoint. All rookie tackles go through growing pains. If Flowers has a tough start to his career, it is important to remember that he is a rookie.

Overall Flowers brings toughness to the offensive line. He is a big, strong and physical football player that will help the Giants offense take off to even higher heights in 2015 and the years to come.

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