New York Giants spent a first round pick on Eli Apple out of Ohio State two years ago, and it appears to be a regrettable pick at best. He looked like a combine hero as Apple shot up the draft boards with mindblowing numbers. He showed immaturity in his first two years with the Giants. Landon Collins called him a ‘cancer’ earlier this week, and the team suspended their former first rounder for the final game of the season. It probably means he will get released at the end of this season. Green Bay Packers should consider making a play for Apple if he becomes available.

Apple is the ripe age of 22 years young. He’s a shithead without question. Damarious Randall also qualified under that distinction, and Green Bay figured out how to make it happen with him especially at the end of the year. Apple is 6’1, so, he fits the Ted Thompson defensive back qualification. I’m not saying he should be the starting corner for this team, but he’s a guy who could find a role as a nickel or dime back for this team next year as Green Bay continues to build their secondary back up again. If Apple turns out, Green Bay adds a talented corner to their defensive backfield.

To me, Apple’s problems with his family and his team are connected. He’s too close to his hometown. He’s from Philadelphia originally but went to high school in New Jersey. The former Ohio State star needs to get away from the northeast where he can block out all of the noise about his family and just focus on football. Green Bay could help him out with that. It’s worth taking a chance on him

Charlie.