New York Giants QB Search: Is Matthew Stafford a Realistic Option?
The New York Giants are heading into a crucial offseason, and the biggest question mark remains at quarterback. General manager Joe Schoen is tasked with finding a long-term solution under center, but how will he approach it?
While many expect the Giants to address the position in the 2025 NFL Draft, there’s speculation about a possible veteran addition. One name that has emerged in rumors is Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Would the Giants Give Up the No. 3 Pick?
Reports about Stafford’s availability are conflicting, but some suggest the Rams could demand New York’s No. 3 overall pick. That price tag appears too steep, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter quickly dismissed the idea that the Giants would part with such a valuable asset.
“Let me be very clear: That pick is not in the conversation if Matthew Stafford and the Rams can’t get a deal worked out — and if Matthew Stafford becomes available and all of a sudden the Giants surface as a contender,” Schefter told the New York Daily News.
“If all those things happen … there is no way in hell that the Giants are giving up the third overall pick for Matthew Stafford. Zero. Zero.”
What Would a Trade Look Like?
The Rams are looking to recoup as much draft capital as possible and would need to push for a trade before Stafford’s contract guarantees kick in mid-March.
Adding to the Stafford-to-Giants speculation, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah recently weighed in, stating, “I’d be so fascinated to see what trade compensation would look like if the Giants traded for Stafford. If they could hold onto the 3rd pick, they could have some really fun options.”
From my perspective, the Giants should avoid giving up any high-value picks, such as a first- or second-rounder. I’d enter negotiations with a firm stance that a third-round pick in 2025 is the highest I’d be willing to offer. Anything more would be too much for a short-term solution at quarterback.
Stafford would likely be a bridge quarterback, similar to how the Giants brought in Kurt Warner before drafting Eli Manning in 2004. However, his reported desire for a new contract complicates matters further.
The real question is: Does Schoen believe Stafford is the right fit, or will the Giants stay patient and focus on the draft?
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