By Adeniyi Precious 
The New York Giants’ quarterback situation? Yeah, it’s a disaster. They’ve already missed out on Matthew Stafford, Justin Fields, and Sam Darnold. Now, they’re stuck waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he’s retiring or heading to Minnesota. They’ve talked to Russell Wilson, Joe Flacco, and Jameis Winston, but none of those guys scream “franchise QB.” And to top it off, the Tennessee Titans won’t budge on the No. 1 pick, killing any hope of drafting Cam Ward.
So, where does that leave them? Nowhere.
Instead of waiting around for Rodgers to make up his mind or hoping the draft falls in their favor (spoiler: it probably won’t), the Giants should make a move and trade for Patriots QB Joe Milton III.
The Price Tag for Joe Milton III
According to ESPN’s Toni Grossi, the Patriots want a third-round pick for Milton. That’s a pretty high price for a guy with just one NFL game under his belt. But in that one game, he went 22-for-29, threw for 241 yards, and had a touchdown in a Week 18 win. So, yeah, he’s got potential.
With so many teams desperate for quarterbacks—the Giants, Browns, and Steelers included—the market is out of control. Rodgers is holding everything up because he loves the drama. Wilson won’t move unless he gets another contract year. It’s a mess.
That’s why Milton is a legit option. He’d come in on the Giants’ terms, not the other way around.
Is a Third-Round Pick Too Much?
Maybe. Probably. But the Giants could negotiate—maybe start with a conditional fourth-rounder that becomes a third if Milton plays well. Either way, he’s a more exciting option than signing an aging veteran.
The Giants cannot go into 2025 without a real plan at quarterback. Right now, they don’t have a guaranteed draft pick, no certainty with Rodgers, and no clue if Wilson or Winston would even work out.
Milton, on the other hand, is young, affordable, and has an elite arm. He’s raw, sure, but at least he’s someone the Giants can develop instead of throwing money at another veteran on his last legs.
GM Joe Schoen needs to make a move before it’s too late. Trading for Milton isn’t the perfect solution, but it’s a lot better than sitting around watching the QB market fall apart.