By Adeniyi Precious 
The Giants have finally settled one major quarterback question—Aaron Rodgers isn’t coming to New York. Instead, they just signed Russell Wilson, four days after grabbing Jameis Winston.
But here’s the thing: neither Wilson nor Winston is a long-term solution. So, what’s next for the Giants, especially with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft?
The Quarterback Puzzle
The Tennessee Titans are expected to stay put at No. 1 and take Cam Ward. The Cleveland Browns, sitting at No. 2, could go for Shedeur Sanders, which would leave the Giants in an interesting spot. If Sanders is off the board, New York will likely consider wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or edge rusher Abdul Carter.
The problem? This year’s QB class isn’t great. The third-best quarterback, probably Jalen Milroe, isn’t exactly worth a No. 3 pick. That means the Giants might listen to trade offers or just stock up on talent elsewhere.
Draft Sanders or Trade Down?
If Sanders is still available, the Giants have a tough decision to make. Drafting him would give them a potential long-term QB solution, but they wouldn’t need to rush him onto the field with Wilson and Winston already in place. Then again, if Wilson struggles (which, let’s be real, could happen), fans will be screaming for Sanders to start immediately.
And with GM Joe Schoen on the hot seat, does he really want to pass on a potential franchise QB? Waiting until pick No. 34 or No. 65 to grab a quarterback is a major risk.
Other Options
If Sanders is off the board, the Giants will likely grab Hunter or Carter. But that comes with its own headaches.
Travis Hunter: If the Giants draft him as a cornerback, it probably means the end for Deonte Banks, last year’s first-round pick. If they use him at wide receiver, he’d join Malik Nabers—giving the Giants a much-needed weapon.
Abdul Carter: Picking Carter as an edge rusher would signal that Schoen is moving on from Kayvon Thibodeaux, who he drafted in 2022. And with Brian Burns already locked in as their big-money pass rusher, where would Carter fit?
The Bottom Line
Wilson and Winston give the Giants temporary stability, but they still don’t have a true franchise QB. If Sanders is available, they have to seriously consider drafting him. If not, Schoen will have to decide whether to build up other areas or trade down for more picks. Either way, this draft could define his legacy—and maybe his job security.