If you had to give up extra draft capital for a QB, which one?

[MightyGiants]

At this point in time, there only seems to be one QB prospect in the draft that has the ceiling of a good to really good franchise QB, and that's Cam Ward.  It's likely the Giants would have to trade up to be able to draft Cam Ward.  The other franchise QB that potentially may be available would be Matt Stafford via trade.

So if you wanted the Giants to make give up draft capital (and keep in mind that Stafford would also cost major cap space) which would you prefer?

[andrew_nyGiants]

can i say neither?

[MightyGiants]

can i say neither?

I made that an option

[MrGap92]

It's just hard for me to call a QB pushing 40, a franchise QB, especially on a new team.

That is no discredit to his talent or accomplishments.

[MightyGiants]

It's just hard for me to call a QB pushing 40, a franchise QB, especially on a new team.

That is no discredit to his talent or accomplishments.

He is clearly playing like a franchise QB up to the end of this past season (although some seem to note a slight decline in his play near the end of the season).  I think it's reasonable to assume the Giants could get franchise-caliber QB play for one to two years if they were to make this trade.

[MrGap92]

He is clearly playing like a franchise QB up to the end of this past season (although some seem to note a slight decline in his play near the end of the season).  I think it's reasonable to assume the Giants could get franchise-caliber QB play for one to two years if they were to make this trade.

I don't disagree with you on his level of play etc

To me "franchise QB" isn't just a skill level, there has to be some level of duration to it too, not just a 1-2 year rental at best. He'll never be remembered as a Giant when he wraps it up, most will look at his tenures in Detroit and LA.

[DaveBrown74]

Definitely neither. We are not a QB away (or close) and can't be giving up premium draft capital for anyone right now, particularly in a year that is not seen to be offering any legitimately elite QBs.

That said, if "neither" weren't an option I'd pick Ward. Two basic reasons:

(1) He's not 37 and seemingly in decline (or, at best, about to be in decline)

(2) Ward will be on a rookie contract. Stafford will command a big time guarantee and a big time AAV for multiple years.

[andrew_nyGiants]

The problem is the OL still isn't fixed, so to bring in a 37 yr old who looked mortal when the Rams OL suffered injuries....I think would just be throwing more trash in the dumpster.

[sooners56]

The answer is Ward. By all accounts he has the highest ceiling. Which makes him worth the gamble of giving up picks for him. Sheduer is deemed safer but not necessarily a star player so not worthy of additional picks. Stafford won't do anything for the Giants but allow them to win a few more games than last season, making it harder to get a franchise QB in 2026 or 2027. Also, Stafford is in decline and likely can't be counted on playing all 17 games.

[katkavage]

He is clearly playing like a franchise QB up to the end of this past season (although some seem to note a slight decline in his play near the end of the season).  I think it's reasonable to assume the Giants could get franchise-caliber QB play for one to two years if they were to make this trade.

Stafford is very talented. A franchise QB to be sure. But he has a gifted head coach and an excellent coaching staff around him. The same can not be said about the Giants current situation. It would end badly for all involved though Stafford will pocket some nice change while struggling here.

[MightyGiants]

Stafford is very talented. A franchise QB to be sure. But he has a gifted head coach and an excellent coaching staff around him. The same can not be said about the Giants current situation. It would end badly for all involved though Stafford will pocket some nice change while struggling here.

Plus, it's easier to play football in December and January in LA and the west than it is in the cold, wet, and windy meadowlands

[Hadron]

The Giants aren't close to competing. While I love Stafford as a player, he's not going to provide the return you want with a player of his declining skill level. Don't get me wrong: he can still sling that rock but is he good enough to carry this team? I doubt it.

Cam Ward - I liked last year's QB class more than 2025's class. At best, is better than any of the QBs drafted in the first round of 2024? Caleb Williams? Jayden? Maye? Penix? Nix? McCarthy is a wild card due to injury.

[Rosehill Jimmy]

Neither. I would be ok with Ward at #3 but I wouldn't relinquish draft capital to move up

[madbadger]

I voted neither. If Ward is available at 3 that would be my preference but we have to build a roster and I don't think anyone if worth give up additional picks to draft.

[Jclayton92]

I wonder if the Giants are putting out all the Stafford smoke because they don't like the Qb class. If they don't get either then the narrative is, well at least they didn't give up a 1st for Stafford, or at least they didn't draft a weak qb etc.