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John Schmeelk interviews Bucky Brooks about the Giants draft class and their strategic fit in the team's schemes.

John Schmeelk sits down with NFL Network’s, Bucky Brooks, to discuss his thoughts on the Giants draft class, where they could fit into the offensive or defensive scheme, and how the Giants are building the trenches. 00:00 - Arvell Reese and the defensive front 7:05 - Giants identity 9:00 - Francis Mauigoa and the offense 14:30 - Malachi Fields 15:55 - Jaxson Dart 17:50 - Colton Hood and the defense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host: John Schmeelk

Guest: Bucky Brooks

Topics covered

• Giants draft class
• offensive scheme
• defensive scheme
• building the trenches
• Giants identity
• defensive front

Keywords

• Giants
• draft class
• Bucky Brooks
• NFL Network
• offensive scheme
• defensive scheme
• trenches
• Giants identity

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Organizations: NFL Network, New York Giants

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