By Adeniyi Precious 
Fireworks aren’t just for summer—Giants fans had their own mini celebration after the team finally landed a quarterback. New York signed Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million deal (which could hit $16 million with incentives), making him the current QB1.
Winston isn’t exactly the dream solution—he’s not the safest choice, the cheapest, or the most proven. But after years of rough quarterback play, he does bring one thing: excitement. Whether it’s in wins or losses, he’ll at least make things interesting.
But don’t get too comfortable, Giants fans. The move doesn’t lock Winston in as the long-term answer. His contract is basically backup QB money, meaning the Giants are still in the market for more moves. Could they sign another veteran like Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson? Both are still available, and with Rodgers meeting the Steelers recently, the QB market could start shifting fast.
And what about the draft? The Giants hold the No. 3 pick, so Winston could end up mentoring a rookie like Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders. If GM Joe Schoen thinks his job is on the line, he might not be willing to roll the dice on Winston alone.
Winston’s on-field ability is one thing, but his past off-field issues—including past allegations and suspensions—can’t be ignored. Some fans are willing to look past it for the sake of entertainment, while others might not be so quick to embrace him.
Bottom line? Winston is in the mix, but the Giants’ QB situation is still far from settled.