The Daniel Jones era is over for the New York Giants, but the Tommy DeVito era also probably won’t last long.
The Giants fell 30-7 on Sunday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Down 23-0, New York looked positioned to reverse the momentum, driving into the red zone early in the third.
But for the second straight game, running back Tyrone Tracy made a costly fumble, leaving the Giants unable to bridge the deficit.
The Giants, now 2-9 on the season, are tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders for the worst record in the NFL. Should the teams remain tied at the bottom at the season’s end, their 2025 NFL Draft position would be determined by strength of schedule.
Regardless of how the chips ultimately fall, the Giants are positioned to address their quarterback needs through the draft.
Shedeur Sanders Could Be What the Giants Need
Most of the buzz has surrounded Shedeur Sanders, the standout quarterback for Colorado and son of its coach Deion Sanders — though he isn’t the Giants’ only option.
Sanders would be an upgrade from Jones on many levels. Though he lacks Jones’s speed, he’s a much more precise passer. He also demonstrated poise in the pocket — like in this Hail Mary touchdown pass in the final seconds.
But Sanders’ game is far from perfect. In 2023, Sanders was the most sacked quarterback in the country. Some, but not all, of the blame can go to the Colorado offensive line.
As Bleacher Report’s Dame Parson writes, Sanders “takes too many hits because he tries to make a play and holds onto the ball.” Sanders instead needs “to be more proactive with his legs.”
Jones was far more mobile in the pocket, but his career with the Giants was also plagued by sacks, some of which were the result of protection issues.
Prime Time’s Veto?
Does Sanders want to play for the Giants? The senior isn’t letting on, not even when egged on by his teammate Drelon Miller:
But his Hall of Fame father may have an indirect say in where Sanders ends up.
Deion, who also briefly played for the New York Yankees, said earlier this month that he would “privately” step in if the wrong team drafts his son.
“Prime Time” said he prefers for his son a team that “can handle the quarterback that he is” and “understand what he’s capable of.”
Deion expects a coaching staff that has “had success in the past handling quarterbacks” and an organization that simply won’t just throw his son “out there amongst the wolves.” The team’s infrastructure and future direction are very important for him.
That may be a bad sign for the Giants, given their recent failure with Jones.
Plan B for the Giants
The senior Sanders, who famously played in an NFL and MLB game in the same day, helicoptering from one stadium to another, could become the NFL’s first helicopter parent.
For the Giants, the trouble may not be worth it. Florida’s Cam Ward is also a promising quarterback expected to go high in the draft.
He’s extremely mobile in the pocket and has shown the ability to extend plays under pressure, using his athleticism and poise.
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