New York Giants could contemplate a ‘blockbuster transfer up’ for Drake Maye

It’s well-known by now that the New York Giants may very well be eyeing a quarterback within the first spherical of the 2024 NFL draft in three weeks in Detroit.

They’ve the sixth general choice within the first spherical, nevertheless it is probably not sufficient to snag the participant they allegedly covet — North Carolina’s Drake Maye — experiences Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports activities.

Vacchiano believes the Giants could have to maneuver up within the order in the event that they need to draft Maye and it could require a “blockbuster” deal.

He’s the prospect who might most entice the Giants to make a blockbuster transfer up from No. 6, in line with a number of NFL sources aware of the Giants’ pondering. With USC’s Caleb Williams virtually sure to be taken by the Chicago Bears at No. 1, the 21-year-old Maye is believed by many across the NFL to be the following quarterback on the Giants’ checklist.

In truth, one league supply stated he believes that if Maye one way or the other will get previous the Washington Commanders at No. 2 — which is way from a certainty — the Giants would contemplate making an aggressive provide to the New England Patriots to maneuver up from No. 6 to No. 3 to draft him. It’s not clear if New York could be keen to do the identical for LSU’s Jayden Daniels or Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, the opposite two prime quarterbacks prone to be obtainable at that spot.

The Giants have proven curiosity in Maye, assembly with him thrice over the previous two months. The irony is that Maye is being in comparison with the Giants’ present quarterback, Daniel Jones, and a participant they preferred (however handed on in favor of Andrew Thomas) in Justin Herbert.

“Drake is extra Daniel than Justin,” one scout informed the New York Submit. “His arm is just not stay like Justin’s, however he’s cellular and you’ll transfer the pocket or do some designed runs with him.”

ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper gave The Submit his view of Maye compared to Herbert.

“Not as a lot when it comes to the accuracy,” Kiper informed The Submit. “That’s the one factor that was off this yr. He appears to be like the a part of Herbert bodily and athletically, however he didn’t play like him. He was lacking some open receivers, he was off-target with some balls that have been caught that weren’t thrown exactly … to maximise yards after the catch. He didn’t play his finest soccer late within the yr.”

That isn’t deterring any group — aside from Chicago — from having Maye atop their draft boards. He seems to be a coachable participant and can possible land with a group that has the infrastructure to assist him succeed instantly.

Washington has Kliff Kingsbury as their offensive coordinator now and New England has employed Alex Van Pelt. The Giants have Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka.

Two groups that might commerce up — Minnesota and Denver — are run by two coaches who specialise in quarterback play in Kevin O’Connell and Sean Payton, respectively.

Maye goes to have a comfortable touchdown irrespective of the place he finally ends up. In fact, Washington might finish the suspense shortly by merely taking him at No. 2.

How a lot would it not value the Giants to maneuver as much as get Maye? They’d must pay a premium in the event that they must take care of Washington, a division rival. New England would ask much less as they’re one spot down, however not a lot.

Ought to Maye fall to No. 4, issues will get attention-grabbing. Arizona, who holds the fourth choose, has made it identified they’re open for enterprise as are the L.A. Chargers at No. 5.

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