It’s well-known by now that the New York Giants could possibly be eyeing a quarterback within the first spherical of the 2024 NFL draft in three weeks in Detroit.
They’ve the sixth general choice within the first spherical, but it surely might not be sufficient to snag the participant they allegedly covet — North Carolina’s Drake Maye — studies Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports activities.
Vacchiano believes the Giants might have to maneuver up within the order in the event that they need to draft Maye and it will require a “blockbuster” deal.
He’s the prospect who may most entice the Giants to make a blockbuster transfer up from No. 6, in line with a number of NFL sources aware of the Giants’ considering. With USC’s Caleb Williams virtually sure to be taken by the Chicago Bears at No. 1, the 21-year-old Maye is believed by many across the NFL to be the following quarterback on the Giants’ listing.
In actual fact, one league supply stated he believes that if Maye someway will get previous the Washington Commanders at No. 2 — which is way from a certainty — the Giants would take into account making an aggressive supply to the New England Patriots to maneuver up from No. 6 to No. 3 to draft him. It’s not clear if New York can be keen to do the identical for LSU’s Jayden Daniels or Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, the opposite two prime quarterbacks more likely to be out there at that spot.
The Giants have proven curiosity in Maye, assembly with him 3 times over the previous two months. The irony is that Maye is being in comparison with the Giants’ present quarterback, Daniel Jones, and a participant they favored (however handed on in favor of Andrew Thomas) in Justin Herbert.
“Drake is extra Daniel than Justin,” one scout informed the New York Put up. “His arm just isn’t dwell like Justin’s, however he’s cell and you’ll transfer the pocket or do some designed runs with him.”
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper gave The Put up his view of Maye compared to Herbert.
“Not as a lot when it comes to the accuracy,” Kiper informed The Put up. “That’s the one factor that was off this yr. He appears to be like the a part of Herbert bodily and athletically, however he didn’t play like him. He was lacking some open receivers, he was off-target with some balls that have been caught that weren’t thrown exactly … to maximise yards after the catch. He didn’t play his finest soccer late within the yr.”
That isn’t deterring any group — apart from Chicago — from having Maye atop their draft boards. He seems to be a coachable participant and can possible land with a group that has the infrastructure to assist him succeed straight away.
Washington has Kliff Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator now and New England has employed Alex Van Pelt. The Giants have Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka.
Two groups that might commerce up — Minnesota and Denver — are run by two coaches who focus on quarterback play in Kevin O’Connell and Sean Payton, respectively.
Maye goes to have a delicate touchdown irrespective of the place he finally ends up. After all, Washington may finish the suspense rapidly by merely taking him at No. 2.
How a lot wouldn’t it price the Giants to maneuver as much as get Maye? They’d should pay a premium in the event that they should take care of Washington, a division rival. New England would ask much less as they’re one spot down, however not a lot.
Ought to Maye fall to No. 4, issues will get attention-grabbing. Arizona, who holds the fourth decide, has made it identified they’re open for enterprise as are the L.A. Chargers at No. 5.
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