News: The Newark Star-Ledger reports the Giants came to an agreement on an undisclosed deal with rookie LB Phillip Dillard. The fourth-round pick, who made a big comeback from when he was benched late in his career at Nebraska, is a candidate to start in the middle on opening day. To do so, he'll have to beat out Jonathan Goff, Chase Blackburn and Gerris Wilkinson.
Analysis: Dillard is a long-shot to start for the Giants, but keep an eye on his progress throughout training camp. We see Dillard as a reserve for the Giants this season, and he would only be worth drafting in IDP leagues if he's the starter this season. Dillard is worth a late-round pick in long-term IDP leagues this year.
News: The Giants drafted LB Phillip Dillard in the fourth round of the NFL Draft at No. 115 overall. Dillard, from Nebraska, could help the Giants fill a need at middle linebacker with Antonio Pierce no longer with the team. The Sports Xchange reports Dillard probably won't be the starting middle linebacker this year, but he has a lot of upside from both an athletic and mental grasp of the game. He could ultimately earn some snaps if the winner of the Gerris Wilkinson-Jonathan Goff battle doesn't pan out.
Analysis: We see Dillard as a reserve for the Giants this season, but his progress is definitely something to monitor. Keep an eye on what happens during training camp, but he would only be worth drafting in IDP leagues if he's the starter this season. Dillard is worth a late-round pick in long-term IDP leagues this year.
