B/R Summary of Giants Roster Adds, Subtracts, Needs, and Cap Position

[Painter]

Key Offseason Additions: Edge Brian Burns, OT Jermaine Eluemunor, QB Drew Lock, WR Isaiah McKenzie, DB Jalen Mills, DL Jordan Phillips, G Jon Runyan, RB Devin Singletary, WR Malik Nabers, S Tyler Nubin

Notable Departures: RB Saquon Barkley, S Xavier McKinney, DL A'Shawn Robinson, QB Tyrod Taylor, DL Jihad Ward

Remaining Team Needs: RB, TE, CB

Cap Space: $6.2 Million  Doesn't likely reflect $11.6 million cap saving from a post June 1 release of Darren Waller. 

Realistic Targets: RB Kareem Hunt, TE Robert Tonyan Jr., CB Eli Apple

The New York Giants opted not to draft a new quarterback in 2024, though they did make a push for North Carolina's Drake Maye.

"The Giants, hot for quarterback Drake Maye, put their bid in — believed to be the No. 6 pick this year, their second-round pick (No. 47 overall) and their 2025 first-round pick," Paul Schwartz of the New York Post wrote.

The Patriots didn't bite on New York's offer and instead took Maye for themselves. This leaves the Giants looking at a season of Daniel Jones, Drew Lock or some combination of the two at quarterback.

The good news is that the Giants are finally equipped to give their quarterbacks a strong supporting cast. Jermaine Eluemunor and Jon Runyan will help solidify the offensive line, while rookie Malik Nabers should be the No. 1 wideout New York has lacked.

Offensively, the biggest remaining challenge will be trying to replace do-it-all running back Saquon Barkley. Devin Singletary is poised to be the new starter, but the Giants will likely employ a committee approach.

Adding Kareem Hunt would give New York a viable short-yardage and goal-line back to round out that committee.

The Giants could also use insurance at tight end, as 2023 addition Darren Waller continues to mull retirement. An experienced pass-catcher like Robert Tonyan Jr. would provide solid depth alongside Daniel Bellinger and rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson.

Defensively, the Giants should continue addressing a secondary that ranked 24th in net yards per pass attempt allowed last season. They might not have the cap space to pursue a top cornerback, but they could likely afford a reunion with Eli Apple.

Apple was a role player in Miami last season, but after New York traded him in 2018, he became a reliable starter for the Saints and Bengals.

Eli Apple??

Their opinion, but not unreasonable.
Cheers!

[MightyGiants]

When I hear pundits talk about signing veterans, I am reminded of the Packer's philosophy.  You don't see the Packers signing veteran hole fillers because such players serve to impede the development of homegrown talent.   In other words, signing Apple means that the pool of young CBs (Flott, Phillips, Hawkins, and McCloud) will have fewer snaps to develop.   Signing a veteran RB means drafted RBs like Tracy and Gray will have fewer snaps to develop.

Unless you believe your team is SB or bust, it's best to roll with your young players and let them develop.

[Ed Vette]

I have to disagree about the needs and they omitted Adoree Jackson as a loss.

RB and TE will not likely be a signing priority. I'd like a veteran CB but there is no way the Eli/Anne act come back to town. They should have resigned Leo Williams. It was a good trade but he was available at the end of the season.

[Painter]

I agree with your disagrees, Ed.

Cheers!

[Bob In PA]

Nicely done, Larry, and many thanks for this post.  Bob