The New York Giants (2-8) are on track for another top-0 draft pick and there's no question they could be in a position to hit the rest button at quarterback.
The team has an “out” on Daniel Jones’ $160 million contract after this season and appears poised to exercise that clause. That means they could use their top pick on a quarterback next April.
Who will this player be? USA TODAY draft analyst Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz predicts they will go for it Select the player with the highest profile 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 going to be an Eli (Manning)” would take on new meaning in this scenario. Should Big Blue pursue another footballing blue blood, the pairing could be fruitful for both sides.
With coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen expected to return in 2025, the Giants could turn Daniel Jones' tenure around by adding a confident passer who can pick apart defenses with precise shots from the pocket.
Sanders, meanwhile, would take over a unit that appears to be on the upswing, with wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. showing promise as rookies and the offensive line appearing to be in a better position after left tackle Andrew Thomas. Returning from a season-ending Lisfranc injury.
Sanders would certainly make a big splash and maybe even give the Giants the culture change they've been looking for. Assuming his famous father thinks the Giants are an acceptable destination.
Shadeur has all the tools to step right in and perhaps do what Jayden Daniels did for rival Washington this year. But are the Giants willing to go down such a path that could result in a possible carnival?
Their history says they won't do that. Add to that the front office's skepticism about the success rate of highly drafted quarterbacks, and they may not make a seemingly “obvious” choice.
