The Giants finally added a quarterback yesterday when they agreed to terms with Jameis Winston. While the veteran acquisition would seem to represent a bridge option for the organization, the signing may not preclude the Giants from making additional big-name moves at the position.
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According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the addition of Winston wouldn’t prevent the Giants from still adding a quarterback like Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. In fact, even if the Giants do add another veteran to their QBs room, the team would still be expected to add a rookie signal caller with the third-overall pick.
This is similar to what we heard last week. As the Rodgers saga continued, there was a report that the Giants may pull the trigger on a free agent acquisition sooner than later. The team reportedly had an eye on Mason Rudolph, but after striking out on that pursuit, they landed a free agent with even more starting experience.
Winston’s two-year, $8MM agreement with the Giants is certainly in line (or even below) the going rate for backup quarterbacks. With 87 games of starting experience (including seven starts with the Browns in 2024), it was initially assumed that Winston would keep the seat warm for the No. 3 pick. Instead, a rookie acquisition could be redshirted for the 2025 campaign, and Winston could serve as a traditional QB2 to another free agent target.
As Rodgers took a long meeting with the Steelers yesterday, it’s seeming increasingly likely that the Giants’ chances are dwindling in that sweepstakes. Still, there remains a connection between New York and Wilson. Fowler says the veteran QB still views the Giants as a “viable option,” and considering opportunities are starting to dry up around the NFL, Wilson may have to ultimately take what he can get.
With Winston joining Tommy DeVito on the roster, there’s now less urgency for the Giants to make a splash at the position, especially if they intend to use the third-overall pick on a quarterback. However, Winston’s signing does provide the organization with a bit more flexibility, and there’s a good chance the front office isn’t finished reshaping their QBs room.
That was obvious, Winston behind that oline. Nabers is the only weapon, I don’t think this will deliver him from pick 6s.
Robinson in the slot TE improves, some decent choices. Far from perfect, but good options. Draft another RB see what happens
It might be wiser for them to sign either Rodgers or Wilson than to take a QB at #3 since Ward will be gone. The QB draft should be stronger next year.
While I agree about not reaching for a QB at 3, you might as well just let Jameis be Jameis for a year. The team isnt a Russ or a Rodgers away from making the playoffs
Rodgers just do it!
Jameis…NY…this is going to be good!
The Pick-6-God-Emperor will deliver the City from boredom!
Jameis is simply good for football. Who doesn’t like a neck-bending train wreck?!
Eat those NYC “W’s”!!!