One thing the New York Giants will not be doing in the 2020 NFL Draft later this month is selecting a backup quarterback.
They have a clear starter in Daniel Jones, who they used the No 6 overall pick in last year’s draft to secure and have two backups they appear to be comfortable with. This is a strong draft for quarterbacks and they will likely find a prospect on Day 3 or in the UDFA market afterward, but it appears they are content with their quarterback room for the moment.
“As of now, there are three quarterbacks on the roster, and as long as the name Daniel Jones sits atop the list, there is not much reason for discussion when it comes to the Giants and this most critical position,” writes The Post’s Paul Schwartz. “Behind him, veteran backup Colt McCoy was brought in via free agency and Alex Tanney remains on the scene, at least for now.
“Jones turns 23 on May 27 and his rookie year was filled with evidence he can be the worthy successor to Eli Manning, in terms of comportment, demeanor and an ability to throw the heck out of the football. Jones is more athletic, though, and was far more advanced in his first year than Manning was as a rookie in 2004.”
The one burning question in going forward with Jones is his propensity to turn the football over (12 interceptions, 11 lost fumbles), but many see that as a correctable issue rather than an indelible trait.
Jones lost the football most times trying to extend plays or force things that weren’t there. Under new offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, we can expect a more conservative approach from Jones with less daring and fewer instances of chance-taking.
Jones’ status and the comfort in the other two quarterbacks means the Giants will be in a prime position at No. 4 in the draft this year to swing a deal with a team seeking to move up to grab a quarterback. They can amass some additional draft capital and still get the player — or players — they want in this draft.
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