The New York Giants suffered a tough 28-3 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 20, prompting head coach Brian Daboll to bench quarterback Daniel Jones in the fourth quarter. Jones completed 14 of 21 passes for 99 yards before being replaced by backup quarterback Drew Lock. With this latest loss, the future of Jones as the Giants’ franchise quarterback is under scrutiny, and discussions about possible trade options have intensified. One intriguing trade scenario involves the Giants acquiring a former first-round quarterback but potentially parting ways with local favorite Tommy DeVito.
### Giants Eyeing Former First-Round Quarterback
Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has had a rocky start with the Carolina Panthers and was benched earlier this season. On the October 22 episode of “Scoop City,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that NFL coaches and general managers are intrigued by the possibility of trading for Young, seeing potential in him despite his struggles.
Russini noted, “There are a lot of coaches and GMs thinking, ‘Maybe we can do something with him,’ because he was highly rated in the draft and went No. 1 overall.” Several teams, including the Panthers, had Young as their top quarterback prospect.
The Giants might be considering Young due to Daboll’s past connection with Alabama, where he served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2017 under Nick Saban. Daboll is still in touch with Saban and values his insight on SEC talent. Daboll, known for developing quarterbacks like Josh Allen during his time with the Buffalo Bills, could potentially unlock Young’s abilities, shifting the Giants’ future.
### Trade for Young Could Mean Letting Go of Tommy DeVito
While the idea of trading for Young is appealing, Empire Sports Media’s Anthony Rivardo notes that it would likely come at a cost: fan-favorite third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito. Since the Giants can’t carry four quarterbacks, DeVito would likely be the odd man out if Young were brought in.
Despite the risk of upsetting local fans, Rivardo argues that acquiring Young could provide the Giants with a young quarterback to build around for the future. However, the front office might prefer drafting their own rookie quarterback in the 2025 offseason instead of trying to rehabilitate Young’s career.
