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NY Giants must find viable backup quarterback in 2021 | Best options

By Connor McJunkin

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Colt McCoy #12 of the New York Giants throws the ball during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Colt McCoy #12 of the New York Giants throws the ball during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) /

Andy Dalton

In nine seasons with the Bengals, Andy Dalton had five winning seasons and was named to three Pro Bowls. Dalton has over 32,000 career passing yards, 209 touchdowns, and 123 interceptions.

While Dalton hasn’t looked particularly great during his time with Dallas filling in for injured Dak Prescott, nothing has really gone right for that offense in 2020. Outside of the great rookie year CeeDee Lamb has put together, the offense has no other viable weapons and injuries to the tight ends and offensive line have just depleted that group.

Dalton probably isn’t as strong of a passer as Winston and is 33 years old, but he could serve as a quality backup if needed and would be an upgrade to any backup on the Giants roster/practice squad at the moment.

We saw some of Dalton’s ability in the first matchup with Dallas when he came in to finish the game after Prescott’s injury. He went 9-11 for 111 yards, including back-to-back bombs on the last drive to set up the game-winning field goal.

His current contract is 1-year, $3 million so I can’t imagine him signing anywhere else for much more in 2021.

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