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New York Giants: Running Down The Offseason Wish List

By Alexander Milack

Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants senior vice president and general manager Jerry Reese speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants senior vice president and general manager Jerry Reese speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) during the preseason game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Sign Jason Pierre-Paul To A Long-Term Deal

Recently, the New York Giants placed the exclusive franchise tag on Jason Pierre-Paul. This move is basically a one-year deal for $17 million. The first move the Giants need to make is finding common ground with JPP on a long-term deal.

A deal would provide the Giants with some cap relief, since they have limited cap space at the moment. The deal would also be good for Pierre-Paul, who has battled through a tragic hand injury to set himself up for one last mega contract.

With Eli Manning’s skills deteriorating before our very eyes, there are only a few offseasons left as a contender. Having the most financial freedom to upgrade the roster should be the main goal of the front office.

The key will be to manage the financial situation while keeping the defensive core together. That starts and ends with Pierre-Paul receiving a long-term deal to reduce what would be a near $17 million dollar cap hit.

This moves would make both parties happy.

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