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Receivers begin to emerge for Giants in several mocks

The New York Giants have won back-to-back games, improving their record to 4-8 on the season. Those consecutive wins have cost them potential 2024 NFL draft positioning as they are currently slated to select sixth overall.

At No. 6, the Giants are likely out of the Caleb Williams and Drake Maye sweepstakes unless general manager Joe Schoen decides to trade up.

In most early mock drafts, trades are avoided. Accordingly, projecting who the Giants select has begun to vary greatly. Some are still sticking to quarterbacks but not all — we’ve seen wide receivers and offensive linemen creep in.

Here’s a round-up of the most recent mock drafts and who they have the Giants selecting.

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From The Athletic:

Over the past month, I think Nabers separated himself for several teams as WR2 in this draft. The only FBS pass catcher with 1,500-plus receiving yards in 2023, he also leads the country with 34 receptions of 20-plus yards. The only other college receiver with that many explosive catches over the last five years? Another LSU receiver, Ja’Marr Chase, who had 34 in 2019.

The Giants obviously still have high hopes for Jalin Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson, but adding Nabers gives the offense a legitimate No. 1 threat.

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From CBS Sports:

Daniels is my pick for largest riser during the pre-draft process. Big recruit, super athletic, strong arm, two big seasons in the SEC. Yeah, it checks out.

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From Sports Illustrated:

The Giants have plenty of needs, but nothing matters without the right quarterback. Yes, they just gave Daniel Jones a big contract extension, but he’ll be coming off a torn ACL, and his dead cap number will be manageable if they move on after 2024. Daniels has been the most dynamic player in all of college football this season, and his growth as a passer this season has launched him into the top-10 conversation.

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From Walter Football:

I think the Giants would draft one of the top two quarterbacks in this class, but if both are off the board once they’re on the clock, they’d probably find some help for Daniel Jones.

Brian Thomas Jr. is a huge receiver with great athleticism and upside.

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From The 33rd Team:

LSU QB Jayden Daniels has stormed into the top-10 conversation with a Heisman-worthy performance in 2023. Showing the ability to win with his arm and his legs, Daniels has been one of college football’s most exciting quarterbacks and someone the New York Giants should consider. Daniels does not have the track record that Caleb Williams or Drake Maye has, so he likely won’t be considered ahead of them, but he has been more impressive than either of them in 2023.

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From PFF:

Fashanu is the top offensive tackle in the upcoming draft class and boasts elite size-movement skills. Drafting him to play opposite Andrew Thomas while kicking Neal inside could be the best vision for this New York offensive line.

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Eli Manning surprises fans at MetLife Stadium on behalf of Quaker

New York Giants great Eli Manning continues to be a staple in the Big Blue community in his post-playing career.

On Sunday, ahead of the Giants’ 10-7 win over the New England Patriots, Manning was at MetLife Stadium to surprise fans in partnership with Quaker’s Pregrain tour.

The two-time Super Bowl MVP was playing corn hole, taking pictures, and handing out some treats on behalf of Quaker.

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“I think one, it’s a product that I’ve been eating every morning for the last 15 years probably. It’s something I believe in — Quaker Oats and their mission,” Manning told Giants Wire.

“You know, the circumstances of life should not be a barrier for good nutrition and so the fact that they want to promote healthy eating, help children get in good habits of eating and teaming up with GenYouth and donating food, money and resources to make sure no matter what’s going on in your life, there are options to eat healthy and get good nutrition.”

The former Giant has a particular interest in the charitable work with Quaker as the Pregrain tour will donate $250k to GENYOUth, a nationally recognized youth health and wellness nonprofit organization, to help advance food security among children.

“We’re here and we have the Quaker pregrain tour going around. It’s already hit a couple stadiums — we still have to hit Philly and Dallas and we will finish up at the Super Bowl,” Manning said. “Taste the NFL, Quaker is making a $250,000 donation to GenYouth, which is a health and wellness non-profit to just make sure children are eating healthy and so it’s great to be out here. You know, you have to pregrain, you have to get your oats in before the big game.”

Quaker’s Pregrain tour’s stop at MetLife was a part of promoting their 32 different recipes to represent each of the 32 NFL teams.

“I think it’s just about understanding this Quaker Pregrain tour, there’s a playbook which is a digital cookbook that has 32 recipes,” Manning said. “Kind of representing each NFL team and so you can go on there and find all sorts of recipes, whether it’s breakfast or dinner, whether it’s sweet or something savory, you have all different options. Quaker does a lot of great things providing fans with unique ways to include Quaker Oats in their meals.”

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Manning’s surprise visit was an exciting bonus for fans on Sunday who stopped at Quaker’s stand in the parking lot. Manning continues to add to his charitable resume with his partnership with Quaker, something he is very passionate about.

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Giants ownership ‘absolutely’ has faith in regime’s vision

The New York Giants shocked the football world in 2022, compiling a record of 9-7-1, qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2016, and winning their first playoff game since Super Bowl XLVI.

By all accounts and measures, general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll had dragged the franchise out of the dark ages and made them a competitive football team once again.

Then came 2023.

The Giants have struggled mightily this season, entering the bye week with a record of 4-8 and on pace for a top-5 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Despite the fall from grace, Schoen says the regime still has the full support of team co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch.

“Yeah, absolutely,” Schoen told reporters this week when asked if ownership still supports his vision. “We have constant communication with the Mara family, the Tisch family, and articulate the plan. They’re on board with it. As much as it hurts to go through this, there are a lot of young players that are getting valuable experience.

“Another offseason, another draft, we will continue to build it. The communication is very helpful. The fact that John Mara is here on a daily basis, we can explain the ‘why,’ why we’re doing things, how we’re going to do them. They’re in the loop and they’re on board.”

Assuming there are no major changes this offseason, that would be a change of pace for the Giants, who have fired their last three head coaches after just two seasons and have made two general manager changes since 2017.

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5 New York Giants likely headed into their final stretch in blue

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Some will lobby to retain Adoree’ Jackson but he’s a free agent come March and the Giants may not feel up to getting into a bidding war for his services on the open market.

Jackson was an outside corner by trade but was shifted into the slot in favor of two rookies, Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins III.

Unless Jackson is willing to come back on a much cheaper deal, he’s a goner.

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Giants’ Tommy DeVito is first-ever undrafted QB to beat Bill Belichick

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito set a precedent on Sunday.

The Giants’ 10-7 victory over the New England Patriots marked the first time an undrafted rookie quarterback has ever beaten a Bill Belichick team.

Belichick is one of the most prolific head coaches in league history. He’s been with the Patriots for 23 years and boasts a 264-117 (.693) record as their head coach. There are only six rookie quarterbacks who have defeated a Bill Belichick team, and they were all first-round draft picks.

That is, until Sunday. DeVito became the seventh rookie quarterback to defeat Belichick, and he was the first undrafted rookie to do it in Belichick’s tenure.

DeVito got thrown to the wolves this season when Tyrod Taylor went down, and he’s stepped in as well as anyone could expect. Over his five games, DeVito has recorded 697 passing yards, 83 rushing yards, and eight total touchdowns. He’s also thrown three interceptions, fumbled twice (one lost), and has been sacked 28 times.

Belichick’s Patriots have not been the same since Tom Brady left, and for the first time since he was hired, his job is in jeopardy. From 2009 to 2019, the Pats ended their season at the top of the AFC East. In 2020, they were third. In 2021, they were second but lost the wild card game to the Buffalo Bills. In 2022 they were third.

Here in 2023, they currently sit at the bottom of their division and dead last in the AFC.

The struggles of Belichick should in no way diminish what DeVito and the Giants managed to do against the Pats. Big Blue has been through a lot this season and a win is a win. Congrats to DeVito. Bask in the warmth of victory while you can because Taylor is potentially taking his job back sooner rather than later.



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The Giants won their second straight game for the first time since early last season in Week 12, beating the Patriots 10-7 when the Patriots missed a potential game-tying 35-yard field goal with three seconds left. The Giants, who have forced nine turnovers in their win streak, got another solid effort from undrafted free agent quarterback Tommy DeVito, who went 17 of 25 for 191 yards and a touchdown and didn’t turn the ball over for the second straight week. The Giants head into the bye week at 4-8 and will return to action at home against the Packers on Monday Night Football in Week 14. You can keep up with Big Blue all season with our New York Giants odds tracker featuring the latest Giants betting lines, futures and Super Bowl odds.

NFL Week 14: Giants Odds vs Packers

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Giants +6 +210 U 37.5

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Giants Super Bowl Odds

There’s no shortage of contenders that could reach the Super Bowl in the NFC, but coming away victorious is a scenario that’s hard to envision. Most Super Bowl betting sites tend to share that sentiment.

The Giants’ Super Bowl odds stand at +150000. They are tied with the Patriots, Cardinals, Commanders and Panthers for the longest-odds in the league.

Giants NFC Championship Odds

Fans, bettors and insiders spent the offseason proclaiming the NFC as the weaker conference but that’s not the way it’s played out thus far.

The Giants’ NFL odds to win the NFC are +75000 at BetMGM, tied with the Panthers, Commanders and Cardinals for the worst number in the league.

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Tommy DeVito turned down ‘significantly more’ to sign with Giants

Rookie Tommy DeVito is currently enjoying his 15 minutes of fame as the starting quarterback of the New York Giants.

The New Jersey native has reached celebrity status after winning back-to-back games over the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots — two teams he could have played for instead of the Giants this year.

After going undrafted this spring, DeVito reportedly turned down an offer from Washington for significantly more guaranteed money to stay close home and play for the Giants.

DeVito did not make the Giants’ 53-man roster out of training camp and was being courted by the Patriots for their practice squad before the season, but again, decided to sign on with the Giants as a member of their practice squad.

As circumstances would have it, the Giants lost both their starting quarterback (Daniel Jones) and primary backup (Tyrod Taylor) several weeks ago to injury leaving them to turn to DeVito.

He has responded by injecting some life into the Giants’ dormant offense and providing the fans with something to root for in this otherwise lost season.

The Giants will take their two-game win streak into the bye this week and decide whether they want to ride the DeVito wave the rest of the season when the team resumes their season at home on Monday Night Football on December 11 against the Green Bay Packers.

The NFL could have flexed the game out but so far have chosen not to, perhaps because of the stir DeVito is making. His family has also become celebrities, giving off a Jersey Sopranos-like vibe that fans are gobbling up.

This wouldn’t be happening in D.C. or Boston.

And…by the way, that ‘Tommy Cutlets’ sandwich looks delicious.

Fuhgettabouttit.



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New York Giants NFL power rankings round-up going into Week 13

The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 10-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon to improve their record to 4-8 on the season.

It wasn’t a particularly impressive win but it’s always better to win ugly than lose pretty, and the Giants needed the back-to-back victories to keep their extremely thin playoff hopes alive.

It’s almost surreal to even be typing that at this point in the season.

As we enter Week 13, here’s a look at where the 4-8 Giants place in a multitude of power rankings.

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Nate Davis, USA TODAY:

Seems like barely five minutes ago when they would barely let Tommy DeVito throw. All of a sudden, he’s the first undrafted rookie in the common-draft era (since 1967) to have a passer rating of at least 100.0 in consecutive starts. Certainly didn’t hurt that fellow frosh WR Jalin Hyatt got his most targets (6) of the season.

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Barry Werner, List Wire:

The Giants won their second straight as they outlasted the New England Patriots. A missed field goal at the end of the game prevented MetLife fans from suffering through overtime. Wait until it comes time to try and re-sign Tommy DeVito.

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Jarrett Bailey, Touchdown Wire:

If you have watched a New York Giants game in its entirety this season, you could be entitled to financial compensation.

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Dalton Miller, Pro Football Network:

The Giants had another uninspiring day at the office, but they came away with their fourth win of the 2023 NFL season despite scoring just 10 points.

On the surface, Tommy DeVito’s 17-of-25 day for 191 yards and a touchdown is impressive; he’s also taking drive-killing sacks at a high rate.

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Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News:

The Giants have found an offensive spark with rookie gamer Tommy DeVito at QB, leaning a lot more on the running game and defense to win battles of attrition. Whatever the coaching controversy might be with Brian Daboll, there’s no quit in the team.

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Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports:

Tommy DeVito has played well the past two weeks. He looked horrible in his first two games but it has been a complete turnaround since. That probably says something about Brian Daboll’s ability as an offensive coach. If DeVito continues to play well he could parlay this stretch into a long career as a backup, and if it’s good enough maybe even get another shot to start.

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Josh Schrock, NBC Sports:

Tommy DeVito has officially cost the Giants a shot at a top-two pick. So, this season could, in fact, get worse for Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen.

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New York Giants’ Darren Waller, Tyrod Taylor inching closer to returns

One of the biggest obstacles faced by the New York Giants this season has been injuries. The offensive line took a hit early in the season, leading to so many quarterback hits and sacks that the Giants are using a third-string, undrafted rookie free agent as the starter.

That’s not the only area of the field to be decimated by injuries, but it has had the biggest impact.

Two of the Giants’ missing pieces could return after the bye, though, and they are quarterback Tyrod Taylor and tight end Darren Waller.

“I’d say they’re getting better. We’ll see where they’re at. I haven’t talked to the medical guys yet, but they’ve been getting better,” head coach Brian Daboll said of Taylor and Waller on Monday.

Following his answer, Daboll was asked if they could return after the bye week, “We’ll see. Yeah, we’ll see.”

Taylor and Waller last suited up for the Giants on October 29 against the New York Jets. Waller was targeted twice, bringing in one reception for four yards before leaving with a hamstring injury.

Taylor lasted a little bit longer, completing four of seven attempted passes for eight yards, getting sacked twice, while rushing five times for 33 yards before leaving the game with a rib cage injury.

Presumably, Taylor will regain the starting quarterback position when he returns, but nothing has been announced. In fact, Daboll was quite mum on the quarterback situation, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out.

The Giants next face the Green Bay Packers on December 11.

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Giants’ Brian Daboll balks when asked if he’d fire Wink Martindale

Prior to Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots, FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer reported that the relationship between New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale was in “a bad place.”

Glazer suggested that a mutual parting of ways could be on the horizon, possibly even before the regular season ends.

The report, which was not the first of its kind, came after an interaction between Daboll and Martindale went viral in Week 10.

Although both Daboll and Martindale dismissed their extended exchange as normal football conversation, something seemed off. And the oddities continued following a Week 11 win against the Washington Commanders when Daboll had safety Xavier McKinney, who engaged in a public spat with Martindale, break down the team.

Asked about Glazer’s report following a 10-7 victory over the Patriots on Sunday, Daboll scoffed and seemed to dismiss it outright, as did others throughout the organization, including a high-ranking official.

“I’d say the biggest argument that Wink and I have had is who has the last piece of pizza,” Daboll said. “I got a lot of respect for Wink. He’s done a good job. I’ll leave it at that.”

Daboll also presented Martindale with the game ball on Sunday, which felt optics-driven with rumors swirling.

Not satisfied with Daboll’s commentary, reporters continued to question Daboll about Glazer’s report during a Monday morning press conference. And this time around, the second-year head coach refused to rule out firing the veteran coordinator.

“I’m done with that,” Daboll said angrily. “I’m done with that. Yeah, I just met with Wink a little while ago. We had doughnuts.”

Asked point-blank if he could assure that Martindale would remain with the Giants, Daboll passed the buck.

“I addressed what I said last night and I’m going to leave it at what I said last night,” he said.

While Daboll did appear to dismiss Glazer’s report initially, his refusal to rule out a firing is more than enough to fuel the tabloids. A simple answer in this scenario is easy and Daboll wouldn’t take it — which is a common trait for the coach when it comes to repeat questions.

General manager Joe Schoen’s decision to play dumb won’t help the speculation, either.

“What was the report?” Schoen asked. “I didn’t realize he said he wasn’t going to make it through the year. I think Dabes just addressed that.

“There’s always going to be noise… I know what we think inside those four walls and that’s what matters. I’ve got a great relationship with Wink. I don’t know where some of this stuff comes from. I’ll yield to Dabes on what he said on that.”

Most will want to believe this is much ado about nothing and maybe it is. But maybe it’s not. Daboll and Schoen are generally transparent but sometimes they leave things open to interpretation. This is one of those times.

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