There has been yet another indication that New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen won’t dramatically alter the 2024 NFL Draft order by trading up from overall pick No. 6 to acquire a replacement for quarterback Daniel Jones.
“There does not seem to be much of an appetite within the Giants hierarchy to trade up into the top three (picks),” Giants beat writer Paul Schwartz explained in a New York Post piece published on Wednesday afternoon. “That appetite could be whetted if the Giants, during the interview process, are blown away by one of the prospects. A trade-up to No. 3 would be extremely costly — they would have to give up the No. 6 pick and possibly three second-round picks — and the Giants do not view themselves as one player away from anything.”
It was reported earlier this month that Schoen, Giants head coach Brian Daboll, offensive coordinator/assistant head coach Mike Kafka and players in the locker room all hold a strong belief that Jones can still prove himself to be the club’s long-term answer at quarterback. Schoen did, however, acknowledge on Tuesday that Jones’ concerning injury history is “something [they’ve] gotta consider” this offseason.
Jones has missed a total of nine games since the start of the 2021 season because of neck issues and is currently recovering from the torn ACL he suffered on Nov. 5. Schoen said on Tuesday it’s hoped Jones will be ready for training camp this summer.
“They currently have four picks in the top 70 selections and believe they can restock their offense,” Schwartz added, “giving Jones a true No. 1 wide receiver, as well as another offensive lineman and maybe find an edge rusher.”
In a mock draft updated on Wednesday morning, Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN predicted the Giants will spend choice No. 6 on Washington Huskies WR Rome Odunze after quarterbacks go off the board via the first three picks of the player-selection process. Meanwhile, Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports has repeatedly mocked North Carolina Tar Heels signal-caller Drake Maye to the Giants at No. 6 overall.
The Giants are stuck with the four-year contract Jones signed last March through at least the 2024 season. Assuming Schwartz is correct, Schoen seemingly wants to get the most out of the club’s financial investment in Jones ahead of next winter.
