The New York Giants, who lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10, are positioned to select second overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Despite the Carolina Panthers’ current lead in the draft order, the Giants have a chance to secure the top pick given their difficult schedule and current team trajectory.
The Chicago Bears, who obtained the first overall pick from the Panthers, may choose to take a quarterback, with Drake Maye of UNC and Caleb Williams of USC being the two main candidates.
The Quarterback Dilemma for the Giants
The Giants need to think about their quarterback position going forward, especially in light of Daniel Jones’s past injury history and current contract status. By choosing a top quarterback in the draft, like Williams or Maye, the Giants will have the chance to add competition and fresh talent to a position that has been a source of conflict in recent years.
Possible Situations Regarding the Draft Order
The Road to Victory for the Carolina Panthers
The Panthers still have games left against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, and Atlanta Falcons. The draft order will be heavily influenced by how well they perform in these games. The Panthers’ prospects of winning more games are still unclear despite Baker Mayfield’s promising performance with the Buccaneers.
The Giants’ Ongoing Schedule
On the other hand, the Giants can defeat the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Washington Commanders. The Giants have struggled offensively this season, and Washington can score a lot of points, but the Patriots are also in deep trouble.
Significance of the Draft for the Giants
The Path to the First Draft Selection
With a third-round pick, the Pats are only one pick behind the Giants at 2-8, having lost their last three games without scoring more than 17 points. They do, however, have a formidable defensive lineup that could cause Big Blue some issues, particularly with turnover rates. Although Tyrod Taylor is expected to return before the season ends, he is currently expected to start in place of backup undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito.
Though the schedule gets harder with two of the Giants’ final four games against the Philadelphia Eagles, for fans hoping the team will land a top pick, Taylor represents their best chance to win games.
Securing a Quarterback Prospect
The Giants are in a good position to choose the next best quarterback available, assuming the Bears decide to move on from Justin Fields and choose a different quarterback. General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll may have made this move strategically to align their future with a promising rookie quarterback, thus prolonging their stay with the Giants. The Giants have a great chance to turn around their quarterback situation and start a new chapter in their history with the draft.