Sanders has elite level pocket presence and mobility within the pocket but really lacks quick twitch throws and rapid decision making. He needs a line that can buy him time. He needs a team purpose built around him to succeed. I don't see him going to any organization and making huge changes for them, they need to change to make him successful. Giants are ill-equipped for Sanders right now and I see him getting lit up. I could see this go the way of Bryce Young losing all confidence in himself. Cam Ward is an easy #1, and honestly think Jaxon Dart is a straight baller that could suit the Giants well.

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• Eagles get up big in first half

• Saquan has two monster runs for TDs

• Eagles victory seems inevitable

• A costly turnover gives Chiefs hope

• Mahommes things ensue

• Costly 4th down penalty keeps late drive alive

• Chiefs force overtime

• Eagles get possession first

• Eagles score, decide to run Philly Special for 2 pt conversion to no success

• Chiefs do Chief things in score in short fashion on bomb to Travis Kelce

• Questionably misogynist man makes game winning XP

• Chiefs celebrate history

• Cameras cut to T-Swift hugging Britney before they leave to join their loved ones on the field

• Travis hugs Taylor

• Travis and Taylor get interviewed in a seemingly coordinated fashion

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• Taylor is in tears

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• Taylor admits that Travis is not the love of her life

• Taylor begins making out with Andy Reid

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• Super Bowl Aftermath is less than celebratory

• Mahommes decides he cannot play under Andy Reid

• Mahommes demands a trade with Kelce as a package deal

• T-Swift releases secret album "Reiding Between the Lines"

• OP learns Mahomes is spelt with one M after the O

• Mahomes decides to go somewhere with promising young WR talent

• Giants trade for Mahomes and Kelce

• Giants draft Travis Hunter

• Giants come into league with the highest expectations in years

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• Giants Win 2026 Super Bowl

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-This came up because They played a audio clip of Fox announcer Kevin Burkhardt taking a shot at the giants for letting Barkley go.

-Shaun Morash said this should be taken with a grain of salt because while he loves Kevin and he’s great, he did grow up a eagles fan.

-Evan said Shaun you didn’t have to say that on air which prompted Shaun to say you’d be surprised what other media members grew up rooted for.

-When Evan pushed him on it Shaun said it’s not well known but long time Giant employee John Schmeelk grew up a cowboy fan but John has said since he gave that fandom up.

-Bob papa also shockingly grew up a cowboys fan this one really shocked me.

The giants suck and the GM is to blame but I was curious today about which decisions got us here and how fair or unfair said moves are to criticize, so here’s a few that come to mind.

The obvious out of the way first….saquon:

• in a vaccum replacing Saquon with Tracy later in the draft was actually a very good move in spite of what Saquon has done on a much better roster this year. The problem is the lack of infrastructure given to Saquon and the allocation of funds to jones instead. But really it all goes back to Saquon being drafted second and being set up to fail

Blame on schoen: 4/10

The Daniel jones deal:

• the giants were in a tough spot when DJ was given that new deal and a victim of their own success. My biggest criticism here would be as a GM you have to be cut throat even when optically it would be controversial. My guess is Schoen knew DJ was probably not the guy, yet caved on a costly deal anyway. I know hindsight is 20/20 but these tough choices are his job.

Blame on schoen: 7/10

The drafts:

More than anything else, this is the stain on Schoen and was has costed him the most. Yes, Evan Neal being bad is bad luck. But that doesn’t make up for the fact that almost everyone else in those first 2 drafts has been completely abysmal and gives you very little young talent to point to after 3 years. Ezeudu, banks, Eric Gray, Hyatt, JMS, tre Hawkins, Flott are all busts even guys like wandale and Kayvon aren’t really difference makers. Everyone knew Nabers would be great.

Blame on Schoen: 9/10

Free agency and trades

• Burns trade is such a mixed bag it’s hard to say if it’s good or not, but wow it’s a lot of money for Brian burns so far. But I’ll give it time

• Jermaine: good deal, no complaints

• runyan: decent

• okereke: good

• trading up for Hyatt: abysmal

• Leonard Williams trade: very good value

• Devin singletary: underwhelming and not that much cheaper than Saquon

• adoree reunion: forced to do it because you didn’t build a real secondary and he was underwhelming

• letting McKinney walk: I get safeties aren’t what they used to be worth but worth asking if paying him and not trading assets for burns was a better route

• Darren Waller trade: was probably worth the investment just didn’t work out.

Schoen has taken a lot of abuse and Roseman a lot of praise based on their team’s recent results, but I much prefer Schoen’s approach when it comes to future cap deficits. Looking at the upcoming void contracts for the Eagles (mainly Josh Sweat, but also Brandon Graham and Mekhi Becton), Roseman has committed a considerable part of next year’s cap to empty chairs. The Giants on the other hand have no dead cap tied to void contracts. Obviously, no one will care about these future problems if the ELGLES win the super bowl this year but if they don’t they may find it increasingly difficult to assemble another roster complete enough to get back there.

Here are the top prospects I am watching that have the potential to fill a major need on the Giants:

• Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart: Potential Round 2/Trade Up Option at QB if we don't land one at #3
• FSU CB Azareye'h Thomas: Lockdown man corner and his stock has been rising. Previously expected him to be available at 34, but he will likely be off the board.
• Arizona OT Jonah Savaiinaea: Potential round 2 selection. Massive RT with impressive movement skills. He measured well for arm length, so he looks like a true tackle
• Utah State WR Jalen Royals: Round 3 target, built like Jamar Chase and electric with the ball in his hands. Questions about his level of competition comign from Utah State, he'll answer those
• Nebraska DT Ty Robinson: Tenacious DT with relentless motor. Comped to Braden Fiske, Round 2 or 3. Very deep DT class so maybe he makes it to round 3.
• Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen: High Upside round 2 target. Hes been rising up boards, so he might not make it to round 2. Hes more of a full time player than Alfred Collins because he both a good pass rusher and run stopper.
• Kansas RB Devin Neal: Round 3/4 RB target. Neal has really impressive vision and agility.
• West Virginia OL Wyatt Milum: One of my favorite players in the class. He played LT at West Virginia, but he might be a guard because he has sub 33" arms. Im not sure if we could move him smoothly rom LT to RG, but he is an all around blocker who could be there at pick 34.
• Iowa DT Yahya Black: Mammoth of a man. He is a round 4/5 nose tackle, very good run stuffer. Limited pass rusher but we need to stop the run
• Missouri OL Armand Membou: Round 2 target, highly agile RT. There were some concerns if he was a guard, but he measured out with long arms and good weight and has plenty of movement skills.
• Miami RB Damien Martinez: Round 5/6 target, no-nonsense power runner who I think would compliment Tracyreally well.
• Ole Miss DE Jared Ivey: Versatile DL who can play some DE or 3T. 6'5" 283 lbs. and very lengthy. Giants are lacking a powerful DE who can contribute more against the run, while still being a productive pass rusher.
• LSU RG Miles Frazier: Round 3/4 target, best pass blocking guard in the class IMO
• Illinois WR Pat Bryant II: Big Physical WR2 with great ball skills, body control, and playmaking. Round 3/4 target in case we lose Darius Slayton in free agency
• Ole Miss CB Trey Amos: Round 2 target, lengthy man corner with good ball skills

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