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New York Giants: Top 5 draft trade partners

By Henry Buggy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A Giants fan cheers after Evan Engram of Ole Miss was picked #23 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: A Giants fan cheers after Evan Engram of Ole Miss was picked #23 overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 22: President Michael J. Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals (left) and general manager Steve Keim (right) watch warm ups before the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Bengals 34-31. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 22: President Michael J. Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals (left) and general manager Steve Keim (right) watch warm ups before the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Bengals 34-31. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

32. . . . Arizona Cardinals. 2. player

Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon are not the solutions in Arizona. The Cardinals are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback and the New York Giants provide them the best opportunity to get a prospect of their liking.

Arizona currently holds the No. 15 overall pick in the first-round and is on the outside looking in at this year’s quarterback class. They likely won’t have a chance to select Darnold, Allen, Rosen, or Mayfield. General manager Steve Keim knows the long-term impact trading up can have on a franchise, via AZCentral.com.

"“Are you willing to put the franchise in a position to be set back for years if you’re not right? I mean, it can be crippling for us if we traded the next couple drafts to go get a player that has never taken an (NFL) snap and doesn’t have success.”"

But Keim also acknowledged it depends on the player.

"“It goes back to the player that you covet. If you really are passionate about that particular player that you know can be a game changer, go get him. Sometimes, it’s more than you’d like to pay for them, but if you’re convinced that player can play you, I don’t think there’s any reason (not to). We’ve tried to trade up in the past … You have to find the partner, that’s the problem. Teams aren’t always willing to trade.”"

The Cardinals could have their choice of Lamar Jackson and Mason Rudolph, but selecting either quarterback at No. 15 overall might be a reach. Both players have upside potential but are in the second tier of quarterbacks in this year’s draft class.

The Giants hold all the leverage in a potential trade with Arizona. Gettleman could ask for Arizona’s first- and second-round (No. 47) picks this year and their first-round pick in 2019 for the No. 2 overall pick.

It’s undoubtedly a steep price. One that favors the Giants based on the NFL Draft Value Chart. This trade would give New York five picks in the first three rounds, while also setting the team up for 2019 with two first-round selections.

The Cardinals would have to be enamored with a quarterback prospect to pull off this trade and would likely have to wait until draft night to see what Cleveland does No. 1 overall.

Arizona’s need to trade up for a quarterback in this year’s draft is only second to one franchise.

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