New York Giants: Five Reasons To Draft Deshaun Watson

1. Eli Manning Is Getting Old

It’s no secret that the Eli Manning era is coming to a close. Nothing against him personally, but Father Time gets us all eventually.

There is no doubt that Manning has benefited from Ben McAdoo’s west coast offense—as well as the stellar play of Odell Beckham Jr.—but even those numbers are on the decline. After posting two consecutive seasons with 30-plus touchdowns, 14 interceptions, and a 92.0+ passer rating, he dropped down in 2016 to 26 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and a rating of 86.0.

While those stats may not seem so drastically different, all you have to do is watch any of the Giants’ games to see that something is clearly off with Manning.

He was under-throwing, over-throwing, and just plain missing all of his targets. Was this just a down year, or is it a product of his age?

Even upper management is aware of the eventual decline, judging by their decision to sign Brandon Marshall. It seems like the Giants are of a “win now” mentality, but that’s not a reason to secure a future for a post-Manning world.

Deshaun Watson can solidify that future.