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As the draft approaches Curtis Riley Color Rush Jersey , there’s been quite a bit of chatter that the Giants will take their quarterback of the future in the first round — but not with their own pick, No. 6 overall. Instead, the idea is that the Giants think one of the quarterbacks they like — — will drop to the 17th overall pick that they received in the Odell Beckham trade.So will the Giants pass on a quarterback at 6 and take one at 17?That would be an odd approach: If the Giants like one of those quarterbacks well enough that they think he’s the successor to Eli Manning, they should take him with the sixth overall pick, so as not to risk some other team taking him with Picks 7-16. And if the Giants don’t like a quarterback enough to take him sixth overall, then he’s not good enough to justify going 17th, either.The latter point has been demonstrated by the Browns three times in recent years: In 2007, 2012 and 2014, the Browns had two first-round draft picks and took a quarterback all three times. Those quarterbacks — Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Johnny Manziel — did not pan out. The lesson from the Browns is that if you’re not confident enough in a quarterback to take him high in the first round Calvin Munson Color Rush Jersey , there’s probably a reason for that.Quarterback is, by far, the most important position in the NFL. If the Giants’ future franchise quarterback is available at Pick No. 6, they shouldn’t risk losing him by waiting for Pick No. 17. With the New York Giants facing the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, here are six things to watch as the game unfolds.What about Odell?Odell Beckham Jr. went for a second opinion on his troublesome quad this week. As I write this, the final injury report is not out yet, but my expectation is that Beckham won’t play vs. the Titans. Or, if he does, it will be a game-time decision. [UPDATE: Beckham ruled out Sunday]Without Beckham, will Eli Manning and the Giants be able to spread the ball around and get production in the passing game?Keep the offense rollingCan the Giants do that? They have averaged 31.4 points over their last five games, including a couple of defensive scores. Can the Giants continue to play well offensively against a Tennessee defense that is fourth in the league in points allowed?Chris Pflum breaks down the keys to making this happenTackling Derrick HenryThe Titans’ 247-pound halfback had a career day last week against the Jacksonville Jaguars Michael Strahan Color Rush Jersey , rushing for 238 yards. It was the first time all season Henry had surpassed even 100 yards. All week, the Giants have emphasized going low to tackle the third-year back.Defensive coordinator James Bettcher said Henry is “a great stiff-armer.”Making Marcus Mariota throw ...... and pressuring him when he does. The Titans, like the Giants, would prefer to be a run-first team that uses play action and doesn’t ask Mariota to try and direct a high-flying aerial assault. The Titans are, in fact, second-last in the league at 27.8 pass attempts per game.On BBV Radio this week, Jimmy Morris of Music City Miracles told us that Mariota will look at the pass rush when defenses make him uncomfortable. The Giants need to do that.Special teamsThe Giants have been outstanding on special teams for most of the season. They are No. 3 in Football Outsiders’ Special Teams DVOA ratings.The Giants will face a challenge from the Tennesee return game. Darius Jennings is averaging 34.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns, and Adoree’ Jackson is averaging 9.5 yards on 12 punt returns.The playoff raceYes, the playoff race. To reach the playoffs, here is what has to happen for the Giants.