Giants fans react to Joe Schoen meeting with top QB prospects at NFL Combine
For someone who is ready to go all-in on supporting NY Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, Joe Schoen sure seems to be extra busy meeting with potential replacements. Schoen is at the NFL Combine, working overtime as he inches closer to making picks in the NFL Draft.
In Indianapolis, news has already dropped that the young GM is meeting with Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, two of the top quarterbacks for the 2024 class. You've got to assume Schoen will meet with Drake Maye too. So, is he trying to tell us something?
#USC QB Caleb Williams, the potential top overall pick, arrives today at the NFL Scouting Combine and is expected to meet with the #Bears, #Commanders, #Patriots, #Raiders, #Falcons, #Jets, #Giants and #Vikings. Williams will do meetings, but no testing or on-field work. pic.twitter.com/x5onK00Ous
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 28, 2024
Joe Schoen meeting with Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams at the Combine
Yes, this could be a case of Schoen just doing research on these playmakers, but as much as he claims he believes in Danny Dimes, analysts appear to be convinced that a new QB1 is on the way in late April.
At the Combine, Mike Garafolo put a 76.9 percent chance on Schoen drafting a new stud quarterback in the first round. If Schoen stays at No. 6 overall, there's just no way that Williams, Daniels or Maye will still be available for the G-Men. With the latest update on Williams and Daniels, people are even more convinced a blockbuster trade will be on the way. Others aren't feeling too optimistic:
The Giants met with Jayden Daniels last night and are meeting with Caleb Williams today. Hellooooo.
— Carly (@carlymersky) February 28, 2024
Caleb Williams actually then followed that up and said, “If they trade the pick to the Giants, I’ll be even more excited.” https://t.co/9qbAtHTuJb
— Matt (@MattD366) February 28, 2024
They’d have to give the bears their next 3 entire drafts for the #1 pick, lol. Wasting time.
— Brock Aller (@brock_aller) February 28, 2024
Is it mean to say I’m good off digging ourselves in a awful hole trading up in this draft class? I like 6 and i like the idea of keeping DJ and signing a veteran in free agency.
— Ryan Gambo (@RyanGambo3) February 28, 2024
Mark my words- The Giants offense was elite with Tyrod. Schoen and Daboll are going to fall in love with Jayden Daniels, who is a very similar playing style. I’d be hyped to see him in blue. https://t.co/KS5cdT8MZq
— Marcus Tepper (6’1) (@TheMarcusTepper) February 28, 2024
The Giants will meet with Jayden Daniels, per @_RyanFowler_
— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) February 27, 2024
Love Jayden, elite deep ball, electric rushing qualities. Lots of room to grow for a player who already has several elite traits.
#Giants fans are hilarious! Caleb Williams/Jayden Daniels will interview with Shoen/Daboll. It’s called doing your homework on all players! Y’all think it’s b/c they are trading up? 😂 yesterday Shoen was not showing his hand. Now he is? Unreal!!#NYGiants
— The GM 🇺🇸🇬🇷 (@BigGiantsFan74) February 28, 2024
If Schoen and Brian Daboll are serious about replacing Jones, then they're going to have to move into the Top 3 to land one of the top QB targets. The Bears could be open to sticking with Justin Fields as their signal-caller, but trading the No. 1 overall pick is a rumor flying around as well.
With it being assumed that Williams will hear his name called first, the Giants, or any other team, would have to give up a MASSIVE haul for that spot. The belief is that multiple first-round picks for the future will be needed to get things across the line.
Is that something Schoen would be willing to get rid of? Or, maybe the Patriots would take some second-rounders for the Giants to move up to No. 3? Schoen and Daboll are doing their homework on young QBs and this will be the case for the next two months. All options must be explored.
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