Class of 2008 Ready To Rock

Phillips, Manningham, Kehl, Thomas Poised For Expanded RolesThe Giants' great draft of 2007, which yielded eight players on the current roster, has put them a step ahead in the effort to develop young talent.That windfall has allowed the team to take on greener players in the two subsequent drafts. For instance, the players taken in the 2008 draft did not have to produce right out of the gate.That is a nice luxury to have, providing those players become productive beginning in year two.That appears to be what is happening in East Rutherford. Their top four picks have become key players that the club has begun to rely on. Safety Kenny Phillips and CB Terrell Thomas have become staples in the Giants' secondary. WR Mario Manningham, who chose to fore go his senior year at Michigan to enter the 2008 NFL Draft, is as good - or better - than any rookie taken in this year's draft.OLB Bryan Kehl saw some action 2008, but now the team is asking him to take the spot they reserved ...