Could the Giants swing a deal with the Patriots to move up for a quarterback?
It is no secret that the New York Giants would benefit from picking a quarterback in the first round and resetting their rookie window, especially with Daniel Jones coming off an ACL tear and entering a year that will most likely decide his career.
General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll believe that drafting a quarterback will provide them more time to continue building the roster and laying the groundwork.
Continuing to put their trust in Jones long-term would be a recipe for catastrophe, given that he is one neck injury away from having his career end, and the Giants have an out clause in his contract after the 2024 season. They would save a huge amount of money if they pulled out of the pact after 2024, but it would also imply that they have a young passer in the wings.
Anything might happen with the first three picks in the NFL draft, which are held by the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots, in that order.
According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, the Patriots could trade out of the third overall choice, especially if a quarterback who does not necessarily fit their model remains and they see value in gaining additional draft capital.
The most likely scenario is that either LSU standout quarterback Jayden Daniels or UNC quarterback Drake Maye falls to the third pick, opening the door for a team like the Giants to move up without spending several first-round picks.
The NFL Draft value chart estimates an 800-point gap between the third and sixth picks, which would be equivalent to the Giants’ second rounds this year. Still, they might elect to exchange a 2025 first-round pick, giving the Patriots plenty of ammunition to retool for the future – quarterbacks are always in high demand.
This would allow Schoen to get his quarterback and reset the rookie window, freeing up significant pay room for the future in the hopes of attracting more talent.
Sending only one first-round selection in exchange for a top quarterback would be a simple decision for the Giants, especially if the player is highly valued.
