The New York Giants are reportedly setting their sights on one quarterback for the 2024 NFL Draft. During the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the Giants were predicted to be in the quarterback market for the draft, and more reports have come out since about the team and its relationship with Daniel Jones.

The New York Giants seem done with Daniel Jones

September 21, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jones signed a four-year deal worth $160 million last year, but the contract’s structure reads more like a two-year deal worth $80 if the Giants want an early exit. Jones played poorly last season before ending the season on injured reserve. The NFL Network‘s Rich Eisen recently said the Giants were “done” with Jones.Ezoic

The Giants backed up that thought by signing Former Denver Broncos starter Drew Lock this week in free agency. He’s expected to compete for the starting job in the upcoming season. But Lock could have competition from a rookie as well as Jones.

The Giants reportedly like J.J. McCarthy

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
According to Connor Hughes with SNY TV, the Giants have locked in on one quarterback they can take with the No. 6 pick in the draft. While the Giants are keeping multiple options open for the pick, the front office likes Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy:

“The main position to watch here is quarterback, specifically Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy. The buzz is there that he’s the player the Giants want. League sources spoke highly of McCarthy when polled by SNY. One high-ranking executive said he’ll be a “better pro than college player.”

Another general manager said he has everything teams look for — size, athleticism, arm strength, accuracy, played in a pro-style offense. He added “he’s also very coachable.”

McCarthy would likely be available at No. 6

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Confetti falls as Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
It’s important to remember this is lying season. However, McCarthy would likely be the best quarterback available at No. 6 if the Giants could not trade up into the top three. Quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels are expected to fly off the board first.Ezoic

McCarthy did a lot of winning at Michigan. However, he wasn’t asked to throw as much as his likely-first-round quarterback peers in Jim Harbaugh’s offense. McCarthy operated more as a game manager and achieved great success doing so for the reigning national champions.