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Why Giants should make serious push for ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold this offseason | NJ.com
Darnold wouldn’t be some cheap option, though. Not at all. Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz expects Darnold to land a deal similar to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who signed a three-year, $100 million contract last offseason.
The Giants will have plenty of it to spend this summer ($61.4 million, the 12th most in the NFL, according to Spotrac).
Giants’ latest ‘disappointing’ loss keeps hope of landing No. 1 pick alive | SNY.tv
The Giants must lose out. That’s key. They face the Ravens (8-5), Falcons (6-7), Colts (6-7) and Eagles (11-2) to close out the year. There’s a chance the Eagles are resting their starters in the finale with the No. 2 seed locked up. That’s the only situation of concern. The Giants could surpass the Raiders with a strength of schedule advantage, but the clearer path is with a game advantage. Giants lose out. Raiders win one more.
Raiders, NFL Head Coaching Jobs That Could Be Most Attractive to Deion Sanders | Bleacher Report
This franchise, meanwhile, could be a package deal for Sanders the coach and Sanders the quarterback. Whereas the Jags have a franchise-caliber QB, the Giants boast a potential All-Pro wideout in Malik Nabers who leads a promising, young supporting cast. Solving the offensive line is of critical importance, but a new Sanders-led regime could heavily prioritize the blocking unit. At worst, New York is a very intriguing hypothetical.
One can see why Malik Nabers is frustrated this season
Can't ask for much more from Malik Nabers than this on this rep.
So many times has he gotten open in his rookie season with the #Giants -- he leads the NFL in target per route run rate despite there also being so many examples of plays like this one where he should've gotten it pic.twitter.com/JXa3aMWvI0
— Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL) December 9, 2024
New York Giants’ Brandon Brown to participate in Accelerator Program | Giants.com
Assistant general manager Brandon Brown and 34 other highly qualified candidates across player personnel, football operations, and assistant general manager roles were selected to participate in the Accelerator program. Through a series of leadership development workshops and networking sessions led by renowned academic leaders and industry experts, candidates will leave with valuable insights and practical tools to support their journey to future leadership roles.
Brown is in his third season as the Giants’ Assistant General Manager. He is the top associate of General Manager Joe Schoen.
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Latest First-round Predictions Entering Week 15 | The 33rd Team
2. New York Giants: Cam Ward, QB, Miami. The Hurricanes robbed us of the gift of scouting Cam Ward against college football playoff defenses — the Canes collapsed against Syracuse and blew a 21-point lead to fumble their ticket to the postseason. That does leave Ward's resume more open to interpretation — but here's what we do know: he's unlike Daniel Jones in a few key areas. Ward has a great sense of the rush, which may have been Jones' worst trait.
Ward has also never seen a window he couldn't fit a ball through, for better or for worse. So, as the Giants look to transition into their next era, finding someone like Ward, who has well-placed confidence in his arm, would be a great first step.
This week’s opponent
Rashod Bateman, Kyle Van Noy Both Practicing After Ravens’ Bye | BaltimoreRavens.com
The Ravens' bye did them good, as wide receiver Rashod Bateman (knee) and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/back) are both practicing Monday.
Bateman left last Sunday's game against the Eagles with knee soreness, Head Coach John Harbaugh said last week. Van Noy, who is tied for the team lead with eight sacks, missed the Eagles game as he dealt with the injuries that held him out of practice all week.
The only players missing from Monday's Ravens practice following the Week 14 bye are rookie safety Sanoussi Kane (hamstring) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (suspended).
Around the league
NFL Playoff Picture: Washington Commanders win, in control of 7th seed | Hogs Haven
Week 14 NFL overreactions: Jalen Hurts costing Eagles a Super Bowl? Sam Darnold top-10 QB this season? |CBSSports.com
Saints’ Derek Carr suffered significant fracture in left hand, potentially ending QB’s season | NFL.com
Bryce Young settling in as Panthers’ franchise quarterback? | ESPN.com
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell diagnosed with bone bruise in knee after leaving loss in air cast |NFL.com
Browns still to start Jameis Winston after being eliminated | ESPN.com
Caleb Williams could break the NFL records for times sacked, yards lost in a season | Pro Football Talk
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks suffered another torn ACL in loss to Eagles, ending his rookie season |NFL.com
Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr. has knee sprain, out couple weeks | ESPN.com
Mike Tomlin on George Pickens not playing: Didn't want a small problem to become a big one | Pro Football Talk
Garrett Wilson addresses Jets' struggle to close games after missing playoffs again: 'We find a way to lose' | CBSSports.com
Sam Darnold is on the verge of cashing in on his Vikings play | SBNation.com
Bill Belichick: Couple of good conversations with UNC, we'll see where it goes | Pro Football Talk
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