Third String/Camp Arm: Tommy DeVito/Nathan Rourke

An organization that was heavily rumored to take a quarterback in this years draft, the New York Giants will enter 2024 with Daniel Jones and Drew Lock as it’s 1-2 under center.

Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the team in March of 2023, but questions continue to swirl about his future in the Big Apple. The Giants can also cut or trade Jones next offseason to save $19.4 million in cap space.

While Jones has shown flashes in his five seasons at the helm, injuries and a lack of consistent production have stopped him from cementing himself as the Giants’ long-term answer under center.

In six starts last fall, Jones threw two touchdowns compared to six interceptions before suffering a torn ACL. And while his legs have often been utilized to get him out of trouble on occasion, the willingness to accelerate off of his left leg could be compromised moving forward, further moving Jones into the bucket of a primary pocket passer and reducing his skill set.

Despite the long list of talent available under center in this years draft class, New York passed on drafting Jones’ potential successor with the No. 6 overall pick in this year’s draft, raising questions about their plan under center moving forward.

While Giants brass has remained steadfast in their support of Jones, it’s difficult to envision them reaching close to their ceiling as long as he holds the keys to the offense. Rather than draft a quarterback, they spent the No. 6 overall pick on wide receiver Malik Nabers, but the electric playmaker’s success will directly depend on Jones, or whomever starts at the quarterback position.

The loss of Saquon Barkley this offseason was already a massive blow towards the Giants’ attack, but the lack of attention to addressing the most important position on the roster with such an obvious limited ceiling (and a starter coming off of a serious injury) lands the Giants at No. 1 on the list.