Big Blue Huddle

Gardner Minshew

"Minshew could make sense as New York's insurance option for the early portion of the 2024 season as Daniel Jones recovers from a torn ACL, with Tyrod Taylor set to hit free agency after sitting on the bench while Tommy Devito started despite clearly being the best quarterback available. Minshew gets to once again start a few games and perhaps fill in if Jones, unfortunately, gets hurt again. There may not be starting jobs available for Minshew after a solid year in Indianapolis, but this is a solid opportunity."

2 Years / $17.5m, $9m guaranteed

D'Andre Swift

"If the Giants elect to move on from Saquon Barkley, they could pivot to another former top draft pick who played in their division the past year. Swift showed growth in 2023, hitting the designed hole and not trying to bounce outside too often -- an area Barkley has similarly improved in over the years -- and offers pass-catching ability, as well."

3 Years / $18.75m, $12m guaranteed

A.J. Dillon

"If the Giants move on from Saquon Barkley, they will need multiple players to fill that void, arguably as many as three backs depending on how they felt about rookie Eric Gray's debut season. Gray is built like a tree trunk and was trusted with some punt return duties because he has solid start-stop ability & acceleration. Here, Dillon is part of a committee and adds speed to replace Matt Breida."

2 Years / $6.5m, $4m guaranteed

Kevin Dotson

"The Giants desperately need to improve the league's worst offensive line from 2023, and while much will be made of the right tackle spot, where 2022 top-10 pick Evan Neal has really struggled, adding a top-end pass protector next to the right tackle could go a long way in stabilizing the right side of the offensive line."

4 Years / $69m, $41.25 guaranteed

Dalton Risner

"The Giants could look to lock down their other guard spot with a good pass-protecting left guard in Risner, who settled in after his late arrival to Minnesota this season."

3 Years / $16.5m, $10m guaranteed

Kyle Dugger

"Dugger received the transition tag, so teams can still sign him to offer sheets in the hope of stealing him away from the Patriots, who may not be so inclined to match a hypothetical deal if it reaches a certain number.

The Giants elected to let Xavier McKinney test free agency, so here they hypothetically add a chess piece who can come down and make plays in the box, with linebacker Bobby Okereke being a solid coverage player and the rest of the safety room serving as more ball-hawking types."

4 Years / $53m, $29m guaranteed

Sean Murphy-Bunting

"New Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen in this scenario recruits Murphy-Bunting to follow him from Tennessee, where recent draft picks like 2023 first-round pick Deonte Banks started to show a lot of promise to close out the season. Depth is still needed, though."

1 Year / $4m, $3.25m guaranteed

Taylor Rapp

"The Giants could be set to lose safety Xavier McKinney and need potentially several additions. Rapp is a good playmaker down in the box who could pair well with the rangy Jason Pinnock at free safety."

No projection

Azeez Al-Shaair

"New Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen was the Titans' defensive coordinator in 2023, and finding a running mate for linebacker Bobby Okereke will be important, tough New York also desperately needs help along the defensive line and in the secondary. Nonetheless, the duo would form one of the better run-defending linebacker tandems in the NFL."

3 Years / $20.25m, $11.5m guaranteed

Tyrel Dodson

"Giants general manager Joe Schoen was a member of the front office that added Dodson as an undrafted free agent in 2019, and he finally got to showcase his skills in 2023 following a bunch of injuries. New Yoek may need to focus it's real spending in the trenches, so the team adds a low-cost, agile backer with familiarity."

1 Year / $3.25m, $2m guaranteed

Zach Cunningham

"New Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen added Cunningham off waivers in 2021 and kept him aboard for 2022. Cunningham is still a very capable run defender who can shed tackles and make plays around the line of scrimmage."

1 Year / $2.75m, $2.25m guaranteed

Bilal Nichols

"New Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has done a lot of great work aiding in the development of defensive linemen, valuing versatile players who bring consistency and effort."

2 Years / $10m, $6.75m guaranteed

Bryce Huff

"Huff adds an immediate impact on money downs for any team willing to pay a bit extra to acquire a premium designated pass rusher, a skill set the Giants need desperately."

3 Years / $50m, $35m guaranteed

Leonard Floyd

"The Gianrs need to add several pieces on the edge for new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, and there is the connection here with general manager Joe Schoen formerly working with the Buffalo Bills."

1 Year / $6m, $6m guaranteed

Denico Autry

"New Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen comes over from Tennessee, where Autry just had several of the best seasons of his length career."

1 Year / $7.25m, $7.25m guaranteed

Yannick Ngakoue

"We've mentioned the Giants plenty, but the edge rush talent beyond Kayvon Thibodeaux is virtually non-existent, and New York is likely selecting too early at No. 6 overall to consider taking a defensive player - perhaps after a trade-down, if they go that route."

1 Year / $4m, $4m guaranteed

Floyd signed with Bills in the Summer of '23.  Connection to Schoen?

I'd be fine with Minshew. In fact he'd be near the top of the list for me for veteran, inexpensive QB signings. He's an efficient enough passer (career 7.0 YPA) who can manage an offense, and in just 13 starts last year he threw for more yards than Jones ever has. You're obviously not winning a Superbowl with him, but he's a perfectly serviceable veteran who won't embarrass you.

I have little to no interest in D'Andre Swift. I don't want to pay out an 8 figure guarantee to any RB right now, especially one who gets hurt a lot like Swift. We're trying to get away from these types. I do think we need to sign a FA RB, but we should be looking for a day two pick at this position to get on a rookie contract and lead the backfield.

I'm open to spending some money on a high quality guard. Lord knows we can't seem to get this position right in the draft, going back many years, and since it's a non-premium position we can get someone good without breaking the bank.

Didn't the Bears jump in front of the Giants to draft Floyd?

How much is McKinney projected to get if Dugger is expected to get 4 years, 53 mill worth 29 guaranteed?

Would prefer McKinney

Quote from: uconnjack8 on March 06, 2024, 08:40:51 PMHow much is McKinney projected to get if Dugger is expected to get 4 years, 53 mill worth 29 guaranteed?

Would prefer McKinney

I'm reading the nonsign of mcKinney, if it goes that way, as they want to use the big money to sign multiple OGs and or DL preferably pass rushers

If there is one FA, I want to see the Giants focus in on it is Michael Onwenu.  Plays right guard and is very young (I think 27) so he is still on the rise as a player.  He has played both RG and RT so he's a day 1 starter at RG but projects out to RT if Neal fails in 2024 or gets injured if they don't have another RT.  This is the guy the Giants need to get given that he can start and has positional versatility in an emergency.  We don't need serviceable and that argument that "he's at least better than what we had last year" is a horrible argument.  Cat $hit may be less smelly than dog $hit but it is still $hit.  Come on Schoen, step up and sign a good starter, not a journeyman.  Think Ron Stone type signing.

Quote from: Philosophers on March 07, 2024, 08:50:48 AMIf there is one FA, I want to see the Giants focus in on it is Michael Onwenu.  Plays right guard and is very young (I think 27) so he is still on the rise as a player.  He has played both RG and RT so he's a day 1 starter at RG but projects out to RT if Neal fails in 2024 or gets injured if they don't have another RT.  This is the guy the Giants need to get given that he can start and has positional versatility in an emergency.  We don't need serviceable and that argument that "he's at least better than what we had last year" is a horrible argument.  Cat $hit may be less smelly than dog $hit but it is still $hit.  Come on Schoen, step up and sign a good starter, not a journeyman.  Think Ron Stone type signing.

I agree but keeping with the fecal theme, Pats have a $hit load of cap space so if it becomes a bidding war we probably lose

Jags have reached deal with FA guard Ezra Cleveland.  3 years $28.5m, $14.5 guaranteed BTW, Randy Mueller had him at #83 on his top 150 FA list and 18 th among olinemen

Dotson re-ups with Rams. 3 for $48m and $32m guaranteed   #17 top FA on Mueller list, #2 Olineman

Quote from: jimc on March 06, 2024, 08:19:27 PMDidn't the Bears jump in front of the Giants to draft Floyd?

The Giants have been chasing Floyd since that particular draft.