Daniel Jones‘ contract all but ensures he will be on the 2024 Giants. Beyond that, the former Eli Manning successor’s New York future is uncertain. Rumblings continue to surface about the Giants looking into quarterbacks in this draft class.
The team is looking into what it will take to move up for a quarterback next month, SI.com’s Albert Breer notes. GM Joe Schoen has indicated on several occasions the team will look at QBs this offseason, pointing out at least one will be added. The big question would be how the Giants add that passer and the to-be-determined signal-caller’s role on the team.
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Should the Giants merely add a veteran backup who would provide insurance and serve as an offseason arm while Jones recovers from an ACL tear, it is not exactly a key storyline. That passer would slide into the background, presumably between Jones and Tommy DeVito, once the incumbent starter recovered. Schoen has said the team expects Jones to be back by training camp, and the third-year GM has proclaimed the veteran will be the team’s starter once he recovers.
The more intriguing storyline would certainly be a Giants first-round QB investment. Holding the No. 6 overall pick, the Giants would not be expected to land one of this draft class’ top three quarterbacks without trading up. Caleb Williams has been a mortal lock to go first overall for months, while Drake Maye loomed the next-best option for most of that stretch. Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, however, has gained considerable ground — to the point many expect the Commanders to take the LSU product at No. 2. Maye would then be positioned to go third to the Patriots — unless they trade back.
It would seem any Giants climb would need to be tied to that Patriots pick, as the Commanders would be highly unlikely to deal with their division rivals in a trade of this magnitude. The Pats are no strangers to first-round trade-down moves, but Bill Belichick not running the show may matter here. De facto Pats GM Eliot Wolf comes from an organization that has prioritized QB investments, with the Packers taking Aaron Rodgers during the second-generation personnel man’s early years in the front office. Passing on a chance to grab a passer without trading up would be a risk for a Patriots team that has seen Mac Jones take significant steps back over the past two seasons.
The Pats are expected to address their QB need in the draft, though free agency may be part of the plan as well. The team has been linked to Baker Mayfield, as Wolf and a few others on staff have ties to the Buccaneers QB. Of course, the Bucs still have until March 11 to prevent him from talking to other teams. And it would be costly for the Pats to sign Mayfield. Even though Wolf’s team leads the NFL in cap space, it would surprise if much of it was devoted to a veteran QB in free agency.
If New England were to view Maye (or Daniels) as too risky of an investment, then the prospect of a big haul from the Giants or another team would come into play. Given the demand that may exist here, it would surprise if the Patriots and Commanders did not at least consider the prospect of moving down — even at the risk of having no long-term QB plan.
Jones did not impress before his ACL tear last season, though the Giants again fielded a low-level skill-position group and encountered several offensive line injuries. But the Giants can get out of Jones’ contract fairly easily in 2025. With Schoen not being in place when the Giants drafted Jones, it is logical he will explore avenues to a higher-upside prospect.
Half the league is reportedly looking to trade up for a QB
Well until the league changes how they officiate games it would appear a great QB trumps building a well rounded team.
What’s does officiating have to do with having a top tier qb?
Clearly commenting on the Chiefs recent “success”. Worst offensive line in football holds every single play but never called… gotta protect the superstar QB!
Didn’t they just give Daniel Jones the bag? What a mess in NY.
Waiting for the outrage comments from all the brilliant football minds on this site that lauded the Jones extension when it happened.
Not this guy.
I’ve hated the contract they gave him as much as I hated the pick wasted on him.
2019 was a crap QB class and they had other massive problems they should’ve addressed but were Hell bent on immediately replacing Eli … and even Stevie Wonder saw 2020 would have an infinitely better QB class
Uh, you already commented. We remember.
Without Barkley in that backfield, opposing defenses will be able to just tee-off on the poor unlucky guy behind center. This has the potential to become a very ugly situation but at least the Giants punter should get plenty of work.
As they should. Daniel isn’t bad but he’s not a franchise guy at all
As a Buckeye fan, it’s hard for me to say this, but JJ McCarthy looks like he could be one of the best in the draft. I would stay at 6 and take him or wait until round 2 and take Penix. He would be a first rounder if not for his injury history.
At this rate, all decent QB’s will be going in the first round.
They should trade back a few spots.
Draft Rome Odunze and then move back into the bottom of the first and select Penix.
That’s the move right there.
I wish the Giants would look at Bo Nix. He seems to be flying under the radar. Could grab late first round, early second round. Solid investment imo.
They will mess this one up
As a patriots fan, this is the trade back I want. Get a haul from the giants and still be able to pick a premier player in the first round. Mccarthy isn’t too many steps below Maye and should be there at 6
Would make more sense to trade for Justin Fields. 2nd round pick is the rumored asking price.
Fields salary is 8M in ‘24 & Jones can get cut with minimal dead cap issues prior to ‘25 – Where Fields 5th year option is a modest 25M
Keeps the 6th pick & 41st and add Justin Fields…kind of a great offseason