The New York Giants have a massive quarterback decision to make, and if Joe Schoen’s latest comments are any indication, the Matthew Stafford trade speculation isn’t going away anytime soon. But instead of tipping his hand or giving the media anything juicy, Schoen threw it right back at the Rams.
When asked about a possible deal for Stafford, the Giants GM responded bluntly: “That’s a question for the Rams.”
Joe Schoen was asked about Matthew Stafford. “That’s a question for the Rams.”
— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) February 25, 2025
That’s it. No denial. No “we’re not interested.” No “we’ll see what happens.” Just a very direct statement that puts all the attention on Los Angeles.
So, what does that actually mean? Has Schoen already made an offer and is waiting for the Rams to respond? Is he trying to avoid saying too much because he doesn’t want to give away the Giants’ offseason plans? Or is he subtly nudging the Rams to make a decision?
Joe Schoen puts the Matthew Stafford trade ball in the Rams' court
There are two ways to interpret Schoen’s comments:
- He’s already made an offer, and the Giants are waiting on the Rams to decide. This would explain the blunt response. If he’s done his part and sent an offer to the Rams, there’s nothing more to say until they make a move. The Rams reportedly want a first-round pick for Stafford, which the Giants absolutely aren’t giving up. But could they have thrown a Day 2 pick (or some creative draft compensation) into the mix and are waiting to hear back?
- He’s just deflecting because Stafford is still under contract, and he doesn’t want to speculate. NFL GMs rarely talk about other teams’ players for tampering reasons, and this could be Schoen playing it safe. It’s also possible he wants Stafford but knows the asking price is too high and is just waiting to see if the Rams lower their demands.
Let’s be clear—the Giants are interested in Stafford. The buzz isn’t coming out of nowhere. But whether this actually materializes into a trade depends on a few key factors:
- The asking price: There’s no world in which the Giants are trading the No. 3 pick for a 37-year-old quarterback, and they probably aren’t throwing in a second-rounder either. If the Rams drop their demands, then things get interesting.
- Stafford’s preferences: Chase Daniel pointed out that Stafford has never played for an outdoor team, and moving to MetLife in December might not exactly be his dream scenario.
- Giants’ other options: If the Giants truly believe they can land a franchise QB in the draft or grab someone like Sam Darnold or Justin Fields in free agency, they might not be as desperate as some think.
At the end of the day, Schoen’s comments feel intentional. Whether he’s waiting on an offer or simply trying not to show his hand, one thing is clear—the Giants aren’t out of the Stafford sweepstakes just yet.