The New York Giants (2-8) are headed for another top -0 draft pick and there’s no question they could be in a position to push the rest button at quarterback.
The team has an “out” in Daniel Jones’ $160 million contract after this season and appear to be ready to exercise that clause. That means they could use their top pick next April on a quarterback.
Who will that player be? USA TODAY draft analyst Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz is forecasting that they will opt to select the highest-profile player in the draft.
2. New York Giants – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
Deion Sanders’ claim regarding his son’s draft outlook in March that “it’s gonna be an Eli (Manning)” would take on new meaning in this scenario. Should Big Blue pursue another football blue blood, the pairing could be fruitful for each side.
With coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen expected to return in 2025, the Giants would be able to turn the page on Daniel Jones’ tenure by installing a poised passer who can dice defenses apart with precision strikes from the pocket.
Sanders, meanwhile, would inherit a unit that looks to be on the upswing, with wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. exhibiting immense promise as rookies and the offensive line looking to be in a better spot upon left tackle Andrew Thomas’ return from a season-ending Lisfranc injury.
Sanders would certainly bring a lot of fanfare along with him and maybe even give the Giants the culture change they have been searching for. That is if his famous father deems the Giants an acceptable destination.
Shadeur has all the tools to step right in and perhaps do what Jayden Daniels has done for rival Washington this year. But are the Giants ready to take a trip down such a road where things can turn into a possible carnival?
Their history says they won’t. Add that to the front office’s skepticism over the success rate of highly-drafted quarterbacks and they may not make what seems like a “no-brainer” pick.
