After conducting extensive research on QB prospects during the offseason, the New York Giants explored trading up in the 2024 NFL Draft to secure a quarterback. Despite these efforts, they didn’t select a quarterback in the later rounds. Daniel Jones, their current quarterback, has struggled with injuries in two of the last three seasons. During the one season, he remained healthy, the Giants made the playoffs, though Jones’ performance was only average. Now entering his sixth NFL season, having been drafted sixth overall in 2019 out of Duke, Jones faces mounting pressure.
According to Kyle Crabbs of 33rdteam.com, the Giants might finish as the worst team in the NFL for the 2024 season, potentially landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Crabbs suggests that the Giants could select Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, who has a strong build, arm talent, and command of the game that could make him an attractive option for a quarterback-needy team like New York.
The Giants’ quarterback room, consisting of Jones, Drew Lock, and Tommy DeVito, is arguably the weakest in the NFL. Giants’ GM Joe Schoen may regret giving Jones a four-year, $160 million extension following their playoff victory over the Vikings. With Tyrod Taylor now with the New York Jets and Ryan Tannehill available as a free agent, some believe tanking for a top draft pick could be the Giants’ best option, though head coach Brian Daboll remains focused on winning games this season.
