The NY Giants are expected to go shopping for a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver via free agency and the NFL Draft this offseason, to pair with quarterback Daniel Jones, but the market got a bit thinner when Allen Robinson and Chris Godwin received the franchise tag.
The Bears and Buccaneers, respectively, keeping their top wide receivers, and two of the premier players at the position, off the free agent market is a win for those franchises and could drive up the price for some of the receivers currently hitting the market.
Overall, the wide receiver market is expected to be a tempered one, league sources say, because of the bevvy and depth of explosive talent in the NFL Draft.
However, given that the NY Giants’ offense averaged just 17.1 points per game last season, and the organization must put Jones in the best possible position to succeed in 2021 to determine just how committed they should be to the former No. 6 overall pick long-term, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Giants aim to add both a veteran and rookie receiver this offseason.
Here’s a look at the top free agents who weren’t tagged this week, that could be ideal fits for the NY Giants:
John Brown
The Buffalo Bills released John Brown Tuesday, and the veteran would be a welcomed infusion of speed into the NY Giants’ offense.
Brown, 30, is the type of player the Giants could be shopping for this offseason … A veteran who can be productive, but won’t break the bank.
Last season, Brown caught 33 passes for 458 yards and three touchdowns, while averaging 13.9 yards per reception.
While Brown’s production dipped slightly in 2020 upon Stefon Diggs’ arrival, his numbers would have placed him fourth among Giants receivers in yards, tied for the lead in touchdowns, and second in yards per reception.
For the right price, Brown’s big-play ability would be welcomed depth to the Giants’ receiving corps.