Phil Simms: Giants' Game-Changing First-Round Pick

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The New York Giants top first round pick from the 1970s was quarterback Phil Sims,

taking seventh overall in the 1979.

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This choice stood out as the franchise's most impactful selection of the decade,

setting the stage for major success down the line.

Sims came from Morehead State, a small college program that flew under the radar,

so plenty of fans and experts were caught off guard by the pick.

He stepped right into a Giants team that had struggled for years at quarterback,

showing early promise as a rookie and earning all rookie honors.

Over 15 seasons, Sims threw for 33,462 yards and 199 touchdowns, becoming the steady.

Leader of the offense desperately needed.

His play transformed the Giants into contenders,

ending a long dry spell since the 1950s.

Sims peaked in 1986, leading New York to their first Super Bowl win in 21,

with a record-setting performance, completing.

22 of 25 passes for a 150.9 passer rating and earning MVP honors.

He added another ring in Super Bowl 25, even after a late season injury.

Today, the Giants honor Sims with his number 11 retired and a spot in their ring of honor,

cementing his status as one of the all-time grade two,

truly turned the franchise around.

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