**The Giants Might’ve Tripped Into a Master Plan**
Let’s be honest—this wasn’t the grand plan. But hey, the Giants might’ve accidentally nailed it heading into 2025.
It’s a rebuild year, yeah. But not a throwaway. Think of it as the setup before the strike.
**2025: Just Stay Alive**
Nobody’s dreaming about a Super Bowl right now. This season’s about staying upright, dodging disasters, and getting ready to hit the gas in 2026.
That’s why they signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston—to keep the ship from sinking. Nothing flashy. Just babysitting the offense while the real guy gets ready.
Enter Jaxson Dart. Rookie QB. Picked 25th. High upside, low price tag. He’s not eating up cap space like a top-5 pick, and that gives the Giants something rare: freedom to build around him.
**Cheap QB, Hot Seats**
GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are on the clock. Dart might’ve bought them time, but the pressure’s still cranked.
Ownership’s not trying to torch their contracts just yet, so unless the team fully crashes, expect them to get a couple more seasons to make Dart work.
Even a 6- or 7-win year with signs of progress could be enough to save their jobs.
**This Roster’s Got Juice**
The defense? Quietly stacked. Abdul Carter. Darius Alexander. Jevon Holland. Paulson Adebo. Shane Bowen’s got weapons. If he can’t make it work, his job becomes prime real estate in 2026.
The offense? If the line stays healthy—big *if*—they’ve got something cooking. Malik Nabers is a legit WR1. Theo Johnson at tight end, plus Tracy and Skattebo in the backfield? Suddenly, it’s not looking so bleak.
**2026: The Real Target**
The plan is clear: use 2025 to hold it together, coach up Dart, and build momentum. Clean up the cap, stack talent, and get ready to pounce.
If Dart’s even close to being the guy? The Giants could roll into 2026 with money, a roster, and finally—*finally*—a QB worth building around.
So yeah, this wasn’t the plan. But it might just be the one that works.
Who Knew a Misstep Could Look This Good? Giants Gear Up for 2026
