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What happens when the QB carousel stops spinning?
Here's where the game of musical chairs stands from a Giants perspective (and mine): if Justin Fields re-signs with Pittsburgh, Daniel Jones re-signs with Minnesota and Sam Darnold goes to Seattle, I think the Giants land Aaron Rodgers.
If any of those first three scenarios goes in another direction - it'll be a bit chaotic in terms of what happens next.If Rodgers ends up in any of the other cities besides East Rutherford - and ESPN's Adam Schefter dropped his name in connection with Pittsburgh early Monday morning - I think Giants will end up with Russell Wilson.
If it's not Russ, I don't know what the pivot will be.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2025/03/06/new-york-giants-free-agency-rumors-news/81664608007/

He's been my choice from the start. If not him then a Minshew type journeyman.

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1899070128467153142

https://x.com/JordanRaanan/status/1899077178584641904

So is the thought here that even though the Steelers traded for Metcalf, who had his best years with Wilson, they are not going to keep Wilson?

Have a hard time thinking Fields is their top choice.  Would understand if Wilson is not retained, but would be surprised if Fields was the top of their depth chart heading into camp

I think it's between the Steelers and Vikings for Rodgers. It depends on what the Vikings do with Darnold.

Quote from: uconnjack8 on March 10, 2025, 08:48:28 AMSo is the thought here that even though the Steelers traded for Metcalf, who had his best years with Wilson, they are not going to keep Wilson?

Have a hard time thinking Fields is their top choice.  Would understand if Wilson is not retained, but would be surprised if Fields was the top of their depth chart heading into camp

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Adam Schefter with the latest on the QB position with the Steelers: "Aaron Rogers is an option in Pittsburgh. Now I'm not telling you it's going to be Aaron Rodgers, but they're talking to Justin Fields, but Justin Fields is talking to the Steelers and Jets and Russell Wilson is there and they just traded for DK Metcalf and there's Aaron Rodgers. So the Steelers could take this a few different ways. Now Justin Fields is interesting because again I think that they have been interested in trying to work something out, but I think Justin Fields wants to see what other options are out there most notably the New York Jets and he can't really make that decision until after the negotiating period begins at noon today. So Pittsburgh is going to wait to see what he does, but at the same time they know that Aaron and Russell are out there and I say both of that because I think they're both in play." #Steelers #NFL

https://x.com/art_stapleton/status/1899083142184501566

https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1899083510817620180

https://x.com/ChaseDaniel/status/1899084980489539822

The bottom line is that we are likely to be last in line when the carousel stops spinning, because we suck as an organization.  This is just another effect of long-term ineptitude- absolutely zero veteran QB prospects chomping at the bit to come here.  They'll come here because it's their last chance to start in the NFL....that's it.  That's the whole reason.  And they'll exhaust all other options of doing this prior to signing with us.

Quote from: PSUBeirut on March 10, 2025, 09:20:25 AMThe bottom line is that we are likely to be last in line when the carousel stops spinning, because we suck as an organization.  This is just another effect of long-term ineptitude- absolutely zero veteran QB prospects chomping at the bit to come here.  They'll come here because it's their last chance to start in the NFL....that's it.  That's the whole reason.  And they'll exhaust all other options of doing this prior to signing with us.

https://x.com/GiantsRealist/status/1899081188955861220

Quote from: PSUBeirut on March 10, 2025, 09:20:25 AMThe bottom line is that we are likely to be last in line when the carousel stops spinning, because we suck as an organization.  This is just another effect of long-term ineptitude- absolutely zero veteran QB prospects chomping at the bit to come here.  They'll come here because it's their last chance to start in the NFL....that's it.  That's the whole reason.  And they'll exhaust all other options of doing this prior to signing with us.

It's quite obvious that any veteran QB who signs here is only starting for this season, barring any injury to the drafted QB. They know they will be Kurt Warner 2.0. They won't get a long-term deal. That's the case regardless of how the organization is viewed.

This was the obvious outcome once they had to exit the awful Jones contract.

I'm not sure what anyone else was expecting.

However, if we can get 2-3 years out of Rodgers (and he plays like last year or a little above) I'll be happier as that will be the best QB performance since Eli.

But ultimately, this is the outcome of backing the guy who wasn't the guy.

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 10, 2025, 08:54:15 AMSteelers Depot 7⃣
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Adam Schefter with the latest on the QB position with the Steelers: "Aaron Rogers is an option in Pittsburgh. Now I'm not telling you it's going to be Aaron Rodgers, but they're talking to Justin Fields, but Justin Fields is talking to the Steelers and Jets and Russell Wilson is there and they just traded for DK Metcalf and there's Aaron Rodgers. So the Steelers could take this a few different ways. Now Justin Fields is interesting because again I think that they have been interested in trying to work something out, but I think Justin Fields wants to see what other options are out there most notably the New York Jets and he can't really make that decision until after the negotiating period begins at noon today. So Pittsburgh is going to wait to see what he does, but at the same time they know that Aaron and Russell are out there and I say both of that because I think they're both in play." #Steelers #NFL

That's a lot of words for "I don't know what the Steelers are going to do at QB".

Wow.
For Toomer to publicly say that about Schoen. Whoah! Not good for Schoen

https://x.com/RalphVacchiano/status/1899093044449710127

My prediction for who we will wind up with:

1. Rodgers
2. Cousins
3. Wilson

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 10, 2025, 08:25:20 AMhttps://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1899070128467153142

This makes no sense.  The Vikings will have an opening if Darnold leaves.  Daniel Jones is not blocking Aaron Rodgers from going to Minnesota.....unless you're gonna tell me the Vikes are ready and willing to roll with Jones as their QB?  I don't see it. 

Let's not forget.     The Giants are one of the worst teams in league......why would a good vet at end of career want to sign with them ?  Or will they go to a contender if possible... Pittsburg.  Seattle etc.
I think they will have to settle for a second level guy if they can get one.....
Sheon has not shown himself to be at top of FA,s list....desperate time for him and Daboll....lets see what happens.....sad when offseason is more exciting than the in season games


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Quote from: Woody on March 10, 2025, 10:16:08 AMLet's not forget.     The Giants are one of the worst teams in league......why would a good vet at end of career want to sign with them ?  Or will they go to a contender if possible... Pittsburg.  Seattle etc.
I think they will have to settle for a second level guy if they can get one.....
Sheon has not shown himself to be at top of FA,s list....desperate time for him and Daboll....lets see what happens.....sad when offseason is more exciting than the in season games


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I think Rodgers would like nothing more than to prove to the Jets he wasn't done.

What better way than to bring the Giants to the playoffs with star studded Nabers and Theo.

Just my take

Throwing serious money at any of these would be a mistake. I'd rather bring in two from the unloved/weaker market young reclamation project grouping of Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, Trey Lance, Desmond Ridder, Bailey Zappe and even Drew Lock. Then draft another guy. The reboots would be on cheap one year prove it deals and the draftee on a rookie contract. Let them battle it out in camp and go from there.

Quote from: londonblue on March 10, 2025, 10:33:45 AMThrowing serious money at any of these would be a mistake. I'd rather bring in two from the unloved/weaker market young reclamation project grouping of Zach Wilson, Mac Jones, Trey Lance, Desmond Ridder, Bailey Zappe and even Drew Lock. Then draft another guy. The reboots would be on cheap one year prove it deals and the draftee on a rookie contract. Let them battle it out in camp and go from there.

Yea but that is the divide between fan think and what an administration with their backs up against the wall thinks. As fans we look at the schedule next year and realize the chance of anything meaningful happening is slim. Even with Rodgers they may be a fringe wild card contender at best (assuming everything doesn't implode like the Jets) and for Schoen and Daboll that shows progress and buys them another year.

My fan think.. I'd prefer bring in Winston let him go out there and sling. Nabers, Theo and Hyatt would all get some major production and development boosts. The season would be fun to watch even if they are losing and at some point you hand it off to the rookie to finish it out and get some growing pains out of the way.

That to me is a more productive season then the Rodgers circus would be.

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Amani just cemented my suspicion. Another inept move (or lack thereof) by John Mara.
There hasn't been a decent GM/HC hire for this franchise since Wellington was alive.
This is why I was campaigning for Bellichick, at least he could attract talent to join the team.

I would be very happy with Russell Wilson. He was 10th in passing grade, 1st in 20+ yards passing grade with a 97.3, with 21 Big Time Throws of 20+, and 1st in BBT% of 20+ yards. His stats were slightly better than Stafford. Yes, he's 75% of the QB he was last decade, but he's a bridge while they draft Dart and he learns. And yes, I would draft Dart at #3. Nabors and Hyatt will be very happy if they sign Wilson. 

Quote from: Trench on March 10, 2025, 10:00:13 AMMy prediction for who we will wind up with:

1. Rodgers
2. Cousins
3. Wilson

A very high probability that if Cousins can get out of Atlanta he will end up in Cleveland.

It is at least interesting, if not unsettling given the litany of uncertainty and chance which we find necessary to author for ourselves, that we have moved focus from rookie QB in the Draft to veteran QB in FA or via trade. In the Giants case, of course, it could involve both a rookie and a veteran in the here and now. Indeed, the decision as to the identity of the veteran will likely influence who or what the Giants choose with their overall No.3, or with a later 1st/current 2nd Rounder.

I am not in favor of a trade up from 3; neither am I a fan of Aaron Rodgers as Giants QB. So, while that leaves it horses for courses, a strictly a bridge to later in season starter or a wait until next year pick and a bit of a longer bridge, I am already on record as to my preference for Marcus Mariota/ Jaxson Dart and see no reason to change basis any of this thread's ifs, ands, and buts media mimicry. 

Cheers!

 

Giants are being avoided like the plague. Let's face it .no one wants this dead rotting corpse ..not even Rodgers .Russell Wilson .etc 

Larry...

Okay with that. Jaxson Dart has potential. Mariota a bridge.

https://x.com/mikegarafolo/status/1899215626868064360?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

https://x.com/jordanraanan/status/1899220386069307712?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

Quote from: MightyGiants on March 10, 2025, 06:11:05 PMhttps://x.com/jordanraanan/status/1899220386069307712?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

Why does he come up with a longshot head scratcher, worthy of garbage time?

https://x.com/bigblueview/status/1899226212871897303?s=46&t=1vcQIN8GqF5J2oLdxEVEJQ

At this point why would Rogers not sign with Steelers..?...
Much more talent on the team, one of best coaches in league ....Metcalf and Pickens...probably will make playoffs...better run game better line and on and on compared to the Giants.
Only thing holding him back might be the money...if not s much as Giants offer.
Giants looking like a team that there really at this point...losers. With a lame duck coach and GM....thanks Mara for continuing to make the Giants look like a last resort for Fa's.


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Hearing Rodgers to the Steelers is all but done, 2yr 90 million.

Quote from: Jclayton92 on March 11, 2025, 12:10:37 AMHearing Rodgers to the Steelers is all but done, 2yr 90 million.

That's a richer than I thought he'd get.

Where do the Giants go from here?

Quote from: EDjohnst1981 on March 11, 2025, 06:37:48 AMThat's a richer than I thought he'd get.

Where do the Giants go from here?

Wilson hopefully

Quote from: Jclayton92 on March 11, 2025, 12:10:37 AMHearing Rodgers to the Steelers is all but done, 2yr 90 million.

I certainly hope so.

Three teams (Steelers, Vikings, and Giants) need a veteran QB

The two left:

Rodgers
Wilson

So who gets left chasing Jamis Winston?

https://x.com/ItsGiantsSzn/status/1899463865752076638

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Quote from: Jclayton92 on March 11, 2025, 01:39:54 PMhttps://x.com/ItsGiantsSzn/status/1899463865752076638

The Planes will be flying come November...

Great to know hope is all lost for next season now.  As fans hope is what we at least want.  To not have that is just a slow death.

Quote from: Philosophers on March 11, 2025, 01:44:09 PMGreat to know hope is all lost for next season now.  As fans hope is what we at least want.  To not have that is just a slow death.

You don't strike me as the Chicken Little type.  :P

It's Day 2 of FA and the draft is next month. So much can change between now and the end of the draft.

You should probably wait until Schoen moves up to #1 and picks Shedeur before declaring the season dead!  =))  =))

Quote from: T200 on March 11, 2025, 01:49:55 PMYou don't strike me as the Chicken Little type.  :P

It's Day 2 of FA and the draft is next month. So much can change between now and the end of the draft.

You should probably wait until Schoen moves up to #1 and picks Shedeur before declaring the season dead!  =))  =))

I am not my friend but I have seen this movie and know how it ends.  The Shedeur trade up for multiple picks will be the last stabbing but I will be already dead.

Quote from: T200 on March 11, 2025, 01:49:55 PMYou don't strike me as the Chicken Little type.  :P

It's Day 2 of FA and the draft is next month. So much can change between now and the end of the draft.

You should probably wait until Schoen moves up to #1 and picks Shedeur before declaring the season dead!  =))  =))

Churned my stomach just reading this.

If the Giants do that, I am getting a bird dog and spending the fall training, it.

Quote from: Philosophers on March 11, 2025, 01:57:31 PMI am not my friend but I have seen this movie and know how it ends.  The Shedeur trade up for multiple picks will be the last stabbing but I will be already dead.

If they trade up for Shedeur, then Daboll isn't the QB Guru he's been made out to be.

Quote from: Ed Vette on March 11, 2025, 01:59:47 PMIf they trade up for Shedeur, then Daboll isn't the QB Guru he's been made out to be.

He has not proven it to me Ed.  Just another marginal HC hire with fanfare.  He's great at utilizing the checkdown to a 4 yard pass completion on 3rd and 8.

Quote from: Philosophers on March 11, 2025, 01:57:31 PMI am not my friend but I have seen this movie and know how it ends.  The Shedeur trade up for multiple picks will be the last stabbing but I will be already dead.

It's a little comfort that Schoen had a solid draft last year. Let's see what happens with this one.

Quote from: babywhales on March 11, 2025, 01:58:29 PMChurned my stomach just reading this.

If the Giants do that, I am getting a bird dog and spending the fall training, it.

I was actually laughing out loud as I typed it!  :laugh:  :laugh: