Let’s be honest: the New York Giants are coming off a 3-14 disaster, and everything feels up in the air. The quarterback room, in particular, is an absolute mess after Daniel Jones’ implosion and eventual departure.
Now, with the No. 3 pick in the draft, the Giants are (hopefully) in prime position to snag a future franchise QB—whether that’s through selecting a top prospect like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward or orchestrating a trade for a proven commodity. But even with that pick, the team will need a bridge quarterback to help navigate the 2025 season.
Enter Carson Wentz, according to WFAN’s Boomer Esiason, who floated the idea of bringing in the former MVP candidate as a “cheap, stopgap” option. If you just audibly groaned, you’re not alone.
Boomer says the Giants should go for a "cheap stopgap" like Carson Wentz or Kirk Cousins instead of forcing the issue in the draft:
— WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) January 3, 2025
"I don’t think they’re worth those high picks, no matter how desperate you are for a quarterback"https://t.co/oBsLu2sFGx
Carson Wentz is no Sam Darnold-type redemption story
If there’s a blueprint for how a quarterback can turn their career around, Sam Darnold laid it out this season in Minnesota. After challenging stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, Darnold found new life with the Vikings, leading them to a 14-3 record and reminding everyone why he was once a top pick.
Darnold’s resurgence was built on smart decision-making, glimpses of his natural talent, and a system that maximized his strengths. It’s proof that under the right circumstances, a quarterback’s career can be salvaged. Unfortunately, Wentz hasn’t followed the same trajectory.
Wentz’s career hasn’t gone as planned, but it’s not entirely his fault. Injuries, challenging team environments, and a series of missteps derailed his once-promising trajectory. However, at some point, the results speak for themselves. His confidence, accuracy, and decision-making haven’t been the same since his peak in Philadelphia, and his recent performance—a 10-for-17, 98-yard effort with four sacks in a 38-0 loss to the Broncos in Week 18—doesn’t inspire optimism.
For a Giants team craving stability and direction, Wentz doesn’t feel like the answer. Yes, he’s shown flashes of brilliance in the past, but those moments are now distant memories. Since 2021, Wentz has bounced from team to team, serving primarily as a backup with limited success when given opportunities to start.
This offseason is pivotal for the Giants. With the No. 3 pick, they have an opportunity to select a potential franchise quarterback like Sanders or Ward (or trade the pick for a young QB). Pairing that young signal-caller with a steady veteran like Kirk Cousins—if he’s cut by the Falcons—or a reliable leader like Joe Flacco or Jacoby Brissett could provide a more stable bridge while the rookie develops.
The key is to avoid repeating past mistakes. The Giants don’t need a flashy, high-risk option; they need consistency and leadership to guide them through what will undoubtedly be a transitional year. Giants fans have waited long enough for a clear, forward-thinking plan, and they deserve one.
Carson Wentz, while once a tantalizing prospect, no longer fits into that equation. If the Giants are going to build a bridge, it needs to be sturdy—not a rope swing over a canyon. Let’s hope the front office takes this offseason as seriously as the fanbase expects.