The New York Giants’ 2024 season is a disaster of historic proportions. At 2-12 and riding a nine-game losing streak, this team hasn’t just been bad—it’s been unwatchable. They’re 0-8 at home, turning MetLife Stadium into a graveyard for Giants fans who are beyond fed up. The 100th season of Giants football was supposed to be a celebration; instead, it’s a banner year for chaos, protests, and total dysfunction.
From questionable roster moves to abysmal on-field performances, the Giants have earned every ounce of criticism. Ownership’s refusal to clean house has become a rallying point for outraged fans, and the future feels as uncertain as ever. This franchise isn’t just in a rebuild—it’s lost. And the one thing that can bring them back from the abyss? A true franchise quarterback.
That’s what makes this upcoming draft so critical. The Giants are in line for a top-three pick, but if they play it safe or overthink this decision, they’ll only prolong the misery. This team needs a star under center, and they can’t afford to gamble their future on anything less.
New York Giants can't afford to select the wrong QB in 2025 NFL draft
When Bleacher Report suggested Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel as a Day 2 draft option for New York, it proved just how easy it is to miss the point. To be fair, Gabriel isn’t a bad player. B/R highlights his strengths as:
“A timing and rhythm quarterback who thrives targeting the short and intermediate areas of the field… He throws a catchable ball with a combination of velocity and touch. Due to his litany of snaps/experience, the game has slowed down for him.”
Sounds fine. But fine isn’t what the Giants need. Picking up a mid-round QB like Gabriel while passing on top-tier talents like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward with a premium pick would be franchise malpractice. This team is too broken, and the quarterback position is too important, to settle for another “safe” option.
The Giants need a difference-maker, and Shedeur Sanders is right there. The Colorado standout has everything you look for in a modern franchise quarterback: arm talent, poise, accuracy, and the ability to deliver under pressure. And if you’re wondering how he’d handle the bright lights of New York, he’s already given fans a glimpse.
Just last week, Sanders was spotted playing catch in New York City with Malik Nabers during the Heisman Trophy ceremonies.
All signs are pointing towards Shedeur Sanders being a #Giant next season.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 16, 2024
Sanders would easily make them a playoff-caliber team. https://t.co/plPkfy2StW pic.twitter.com/sNyLi4NA1I
That tweet might sound bold, but it’s not far off. Sanders throwing to Nabers—New York’s lone offensive bright spot this season—is exactly the kind of chemistry Giants fans should be dreaming about. It’s a pairing that could lift this offense out of irrelevance and finally give this team an identity.
Look, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter might be a generational talent at cornerback or receiver. Dillon Gabriel could end up being a solid NFL quarterback. However, neither of those moves addresses the biggest issue plaguing the Giants: a complete lack of leadership at the most important position in sports. Rebuilds start with quarterbacks, not defensive backs.
Teams don’t win championships with star defensive backs and mid-round quarterbacks—they win them with franchise QBs. It’s why Patrick Mahomes turned the Chiefs into a dynasty. It’s why Joe Burrow turned Cincinnati into a contender overnight. The Giants need that kind of player, and Sanders or Ward gives them a shot at finding one.
The Giants are at rock bottom. They’re 2-12, winless at home, and their fans are flying planes to demand accountability. This team needs a spark, and it starts with drafting a quarterback who can carry the franchise out of the dark ages. Shedeur Sanders checks every box. Don’t overthink this. Don’t settle.
The Giants need to make the right pick at the top of the draft, or they’ll be staring at another decade of irrelevance. And frankly, this fanbase deserves better.