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The New York Giants failed to live up to the expectations last season.
Following an impressive and promising first campaign under Brian Daboll, they couldn’t keep their foot on the gas early in the campaign, struggling on both sides of the ball, mainly on offense.
Daniel Jones seemed to regress from his career-best season.
Then, the team started responding and playing better later in the campaign, with both Tyrod Taylor and undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito doing a better job of leading the offense.
That’s why there are now some questions about Jones’ future as the team’s quarterback.
Notably, GM Joe Schoen didn’t do much to appease those rumors.
According to Pat Leonard, he claimed that the team has ‘needs at every position’ and would assess all potential options with that No. 6 pick, not ruling out the possibility of taking a quarterback.
“He said the expectation is that Daniel Jones will be the starter when he’s healthy entering training camp, but leaves door open to all options for future QB plan,” Leonard posted.
Giants GM Joe Schoen just said here in Mobile, Ala., that at pick No. 6 in the NFL Draft, the Giants will look at “every position” and team has needs “across the board.” He said the expectation is that Daniel Jones will be the starter when he’s healthy entering training camp, but…
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) January 30, 2024
Most mock drafts have three quarterbacks going off the board in the first three spots, with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye taking those spots.
They also have the Giants taking LSU standout WR Malik Nabers with that No. 6 selection, but you never know.
Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. also figure to be taken in the first round, but the Giants could likely trade down and still get an opportunity to get them, assuming they’re, in fact, interested in taking a quarterback in the upcoming draft.
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