Here’s why the NY Giants should go all-in to trade for Tee Higgins

The New York Giants turned heads in 2022, but it’s time to start looking to the future for this team. With general manager Joe Schoen building the roster, a solid core has been put in place, on both sides of the ball. Heading into the offseason, there are several areas of the offense that must be addressed, including wide receiver.

In order to address the position, the front office could draft a pass-catcher in the first round. Or, they could make a trade. If this is the path they choose, there should be one player at the top of their list: Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Per a report, the Bengals could look to trade Higgins this offseason because of contract issues. If Higgins is available, Schoen needs to pick up the phone and call Cincy. Here’s why:

3. Tee Higgins would make an immediate impact

Since being drafted in 2020, Higgins has looked like a star. With his addition, the Giants would be getting a pass-catcher who can stretch the field. This has been something that the offense has been missing for some time now, and he’d be able to really be a stud working with offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.

While with the Bengals, Higgins has regularly proved to be a dynamic playmaker, specifically down the field. Over 46 career regular season games, he has recorded 215 receptions for 3,028 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. Throw up the pigskin and he’ll come down with it:

Outside of the regular season, Higgins has also found success in the playoffs. Through seven total playoff games, he has recorded 31 receptions for 457 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

The Giants have assembled a group of talented pass-catchers, but there is a lack of consistent success. That hasn’t been the case with Higgins. With his arrival, this offense could reach a new level.

2. A potential WR1 for this new-look offense

For much of his NFL career, Higgins has had the luxury of playing alongside other elite wide receivers. Most notably, this has come in one of the league’s best in Ja’Marr Chase. In turn, many have questioned if he can be a true WR1 if he does end up making his way to a new team this offseason.

However, on several occasions, it has been Higgins that has been the driving force in the Bengals offense. During his rookie season, without sharing a ball with Chase, he still found success. Ultimately, he finished his rookie season recording 67 receptions for 908 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

If Higgins could produce numbers similar to his rookie season, the Giants offense would immediately be receiving an upgrade. This past season, just one Giants pass-catcher surpassed 700 receiving yards. Higgins has never recorded less than 900 and is also coming off of two straight 1,000-plus yard campaigns.

The Giants could potentially lose much of their receiving core in the offseason with both Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton headed for the open market. A unit featuring Higgins, Isaiah Hodgins, and Wan’Dale Robinson could give this offense a solid core. Some more additions could be coming in the draft too. Don’t forget about Collin Johnson either, as he’s recovering from his torn ACL.

1. It’s exactly what Daniel Jones needs

It is still unknown if Daniel Jones will be the Giants QB1 heading into next season, but it’s expected he’ll agree to a long-term deal with the team. With this, the Giants really need to invest and bring in a receiver such as Higgins. It would give Jones a legitimate go-to target, which is something that he has never had.

When looking at all of the top offenses in the NFL, the quarterback has a reliable target. Jalen Hurts has A.J. Brown, Patrick Mahomes has Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow has Chase, and the list goes on. For each of these scenarios, the quarterback’s play has improved drastically with these speedsters.

If the Giants are looking to capitalize on the core that they have assembled, they must give the offense all of the firepower that they can. Jones has often shown that he can push the ball down the field. This is an area that Higgins has excelled.

An offense consisting of Jones, Higgins, and Saquon Barkley would immediately give problems to any opposing defense. Depending on if the Giants can create a trade package that can get the job done, a trade makes sense and a lot of fans would love to see it happen. Make the call, Mr. Schoen.

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