The New York Giants’ quarterback situation has been a mess for years, and the team has already spent what little time they've had this offseason desperately trying to find a way out of it. After whiffing on Matthew Stafford, the G-Men set their sights on Aaron Rodgers, seemingly ready to throw him a life raft after a disastrous two-year stint with the New York Jets.
But here’s the thing: Rodgers to the Giants doesn't make much sense. His final season with the Jets was a trainwreck, and the Giants—somehow—might have an even worse roster than Gang Green did. This franchise should now be laser-focused on going after the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, not tying itself to the oldest player in the league out of desperation.
Luckily, the Giants might not even get the chance to make this mistake. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Minnesota Vikings are emerging as a surprise suitor for Rodgers, and if they swoop in and sign him, they could accidentally save the Giants from themselves.
With Geno Smith headed to the #Raiders, the fallout is dramatic:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2025
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The Vikings could be the lifeline the Giants didn't know they needed
Rodgers’ downfall with the Jets wasn’t just about the Achilles injury in 2023—his 2024 season was pretty bad. The Jets bent over backward to give him everything he wanted. They brought in Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator, traded for Davante Adams, and even brought in Allen Lazard. And yet, the results? A 5-12 record and a quarterback who looked more like a washed-up veteran than a future Hall of Famer.
So why would the Giants, who just went 3-14 and have even fewer weapons than the Jets did, believe signing Rodgers would suddenly turn them into contenders? It wouldn’t. If anything, it would be an even bigger disaster. But instead of letting the Giants fall into this trap, the Vikings could step in and take the Rodgers gamble themselves.
Minnesota makes more sense for Rodgers, at least on paper. Unlike the Giants, they were actually good last year, finishing 14-3. They have a strong offensive line, elite weapons like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson, and a head coach in Kevin O’Connell who could squeeze the last bit of juice out of Rodgers’ career. And let’s not forget the Brett Favre parallels—if Rodgers follows in Favre’s footsteps by jumping from Green Bay to the Jets to the Vikings, it’d be one of the most bizarre full-circle moments in NFL history.
The real focus should be on doing whatever it takes to land the No. 1 overall pick. Instead of letting the draft board dictate their fate, general manager Joe Schoen needs to go all-in, secure the top spot, and get his guy—whether that’s Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shedeur Sanders.
If Big Blue still wants a veteran QB in the mix, it doesn’t have to be Rodgers or bust. There are other, less dramatic options out there. Russell Wilson could be a solid bridge quarterback, Sam Darnold is familiar with the New York market, and even someone like Jameis Winston could hold things down while a rookie develops.
Rodgers was once one of the best quarterbacks in the game, but the version of him we saw last year? That guy should be a no-go for the G-Men. If Minnesota wants to take the risk, let them. It might just be the best thing to happen to the Giants all offseason.