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NY Giants not accepting their QB fate, even after Russell Wilson signing | The Record

The Giants stood at the plate a year ago and waited for their pitch to hit at QB – and it never came. They can’t afford let that happen again. Schoen promised they would not be afraid to take the bat off their shoulders this time around, and that’s why they have done what they have to this point.

Only time will tell if it’ll all work.

Russell Wilson returning back to where he won Super Bowl XLVIII

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Russell Wilson signing shouldn’t change Giants’ quest for franchise QB | SNY.tv

A veteran plus a rookie was always the plan. They got one of the veterans they wanted. Now they need the young star. There’s a theory floating around now that Wilson’s arrival opens options for Schoen in the draft. It would be silly.

The Giants signed a quarterback in Wilson but the Giants still need to find their quarterback. That happens April 24. Not March 25.

Giants sign Russell Wilson, embrace Steelers approach to QBs group — with one key difference | The Athletic

Win and build for the future? It’s a tough needle to thread, but the Giants seem to be embracing what Wilson’s former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulled off last season — with a potential twist. Like the Steelers, they’ve acquired two capable veteran quarterbacks in hopes that one (or both) can help lead them back to the playoffs. Unlike Pittsburgh, however, New York has a top draft selection this year and could use that pick to select a quarterback it believes could be the long-term future of the franchise.

Who do the Giants take if both Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward get drafted? – The Athletic

“The Athletic Football Show” discusses why the Giants should select Travis Hunter at three and why he can play both sides of the ball.

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: Just to backtrack a bit, the perfect scenario is Shedeur Sanders falls to them, or they call Cleveland and try to trade up for the quarterback. But in this scenario, I’m taking Travis Hunter. I think he’s the best player in this draft. This guy is so rare, Robert. It’s very rare to see a guy not only play one side of the ball and be so good at it, but also go to the other side and be just as good or even better. I have him as a cornerback, but he’s so good that a lot of teams could see him as a receiver as well. The only comparison I can find for him, and I said this before the season, was Champ Bailey when he was coming out of Georgia. If you remember, Champ played over 100 reps a game in the final eight games during his last year at Georgia. He’s very comparable to Travis Hunter, who averaged 115 snaps a game this past season.

Greg Cosell: Shedeur Sanders will need players around him to succeed

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Travis Hunter moves ahead of Shedeur Sanders in betting odds to be No. 3 overall pick | Pro Football Talk

Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is now the betting favorite to go with the third overall pick, which is owned by the Giants. Hunter’s odds to go third overall are -150 at DraftKings. Previously, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was favored to go third overall. Now Sanders’ odds of going No. 3 have fallen to +170.

If Cam Ward and Abdul Carter are gone and the Giants pick neither Hunter nor Sanders at No. 3, other possibilities include Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (+1600) and Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (+2500).

NFL free agency grades: QB Russell Wilson signs with Giants | ESPN.com

Getting Wilson for one year at $10.5 million (because that’s what I assume the deal ultimately will be) isn’t that wild in a vacuum. But who were they fighting to pay that much to Wilson? And much more importantly — why? The Giants already have a comparable veteran bridge QB on the roster for cheap. Signing Wilson is unnecessary, spends money that could be saved for the future and does little to nothing to raise this team’s ceiling. Getting Winston for cheap, plus drafting Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart or another rookie QB at No. 3 overall, would have been making the most of a terrible quarterback hand. Adding Wilson costs $10.5 million and doesn’t help very much.

Around the league

Titans GM Mike Borgonzi on No. 1 pick decision: ‘Everything is still on the table’ | NFL.com

Titans Sign Quarterback Tim Boyle | TennesseTitans.com

Browns held private workout with Cam Ward | Pro Football Talk

Vikings ‘want’ McCarthy as QB1, won’t rule out more Rodgers talks | ESPN.com

J.J. McCarthy: I would say I’m 100 percent | Pro Football Talk

If Rodgers is out, the Steelers quarterback options are few | ESPN.com

Mike Vrabel: Drake Maye a ‘large part of the reason’ I wanted Patriots job | NFL.com

Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs to three-year, $69 million max deal | NFL.com

What’s next for Trey Lance? CFL’s Roughriders reportedly add former 49ers, Cowboys QB to 2025 negotiation list | CBSSports.com

NFL competition committee proposes expanded use of replay, making dynamic kickoff permanent | The Athletic

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