Raanan: Will the Giants draft a Jones successor at QB?

"The NFL draft begins on April 25, and the Giants have the No. 6 pick. It seems unlikely the Giants can get Williams or LSU's Jayden Daniels, no matter the scenario. As of now, there isn't a willing trade partner among the teams with the top three picks in the draft (Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots, respectively), according to sources.

The Minnesota Vikings could be the Giants' biggest threat for that fourth quarterback, whether it be Maye or McCarthy. The Vikings recently added a second first-round pick in this year's draft that most in the league believe they are going to use as ammunition to move up and get a quarterback (they own the No. 11 and No. 23 pick).

It's entirely possible at this point that the Giants get shut out of a quarterback in the top six picks. They may be just fine with that. If free agency did anything, it suggested that a trade back -- not up -- could now be the most likely outcome."

A move back from No. 6 could allow the Giants to land one of the second-tier quarterbacks (Bo Nix or Michael Penix Jr.), while also accumulating more draft capital. Or perhaps a quarterback like Tulane's Michael Pratt or Spencer Rattler piques their interest.

Drafting a quarterback later in the draft could help them land a wide receiver, as well. The Giants are expected to add a notable wide receiver at some point in the draft (likely in the first two rounds) or via trade. They did little to address the position in free agency, aside from re-signing Isaiah Hodgins and signing Isaiah McKenzie.

"It's a good quarterback draft. It's not just at the top," Schoen said at the combine.
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