A year ago, the New York Giants elected not to find an heir apparent to veteran quarterback Eli Manning, instead choosing to grab running back Saquon Barkley with their first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
It sure seems like a good move, but it also means the G-Men are a year behind in developing a would-be replacement for Manning.
General manager Dave Gettleman doesn’t repeat that here, grabbing this year’s best prospective quarterback, Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins.
Sure, Haskins is only a one-year collegiate starter. But he can make all the throws, especially those crucial intermediate ones. And with Manning in place for at least one more season, the Giants won’t be forced to rush Haskins into the fray right away.
Things could get interesting, of course, if Haskins blows away everyone at the NFL Scouting Combine, prompting other teams to attempt trading ahead of the Giants on draft day.
For now, however, the Giants are first in line for Haskins’ services.