There is widespread speculation that the Giants will draft a quarterback with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
DraftKings and BetMGM oddsmakers currently have the odds for Big Blue to draft a QB to +175, indicating that they are now strongly considering drafting a new QB via trade or with the No. 6 pick. There is.
Wide receiver is still favored as the first player drafted by the Giants at -225, and the offensive line is a distant third at +950.
But after weeks of reports linking the Giants to Michigan’s JJ McCarthy, the rumors have changed in recent days.
Multiple reporters are claiming that the Giants are currently considering acquiring North Carolina’s Drake Maye in a trade with the Patriots.
“I don’t think so,” NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah said. [the Giants] As the JJ McCarthy team.” Albert Bria also agreed with that statement..
A FanDuel post has the Giants projecting to draft McCarthy at +450, while others are slightly bullish on McCarthy going to the Giants at +275.
Using FanDuel’s draft pick odds for McCarthy and advanced math skills, we can deduce that the Giants’ odds of drafting Maye could be the same as McCarthy’s +450 on FanDuel.
If you want to stick with BetMGM and DraftKings’ projections, the Giants would be around +900 to take Mayer.
Of course, drafting Maye would have to involve a trade in order to move up to No. 3 overall and acquire the 21-year-old.
When it comes to reports of the Giants gaining momentum to draft a quarterback; ESPN’s Jordan Raanan It was reported that Big Blue is considering a trade, believing it to be for Maye.
Also mentioned by Dan Graziano “May is the guy for the Giants,” he said Wednesday.
Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager echoed similar sentiments, saying the Giants would look to move up from No. 6 to acquire Maye.
“I think Drake Maye will be No. 3. I’ve heard the Vikings and Giants are looking to make a stand.” Schrager said on Tuesday’s Pat McAfee Show. afternoon.
The Minnesota Vikings have selected No. 11 and No. 23, a combination with a future first-round pick, but Schrager believes McCarthy will be sitting at No. 11 for the Patriots to move on. reported that it was necessary.
Schrager said the Patriots would be playing a “dangerous game” by doing so, making the Giants’ No. 6 pick even more appealing if it meant they could land McCarthy and more draft picks. , he said.
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May’s odds are off no matter where you bet, showing he’s hesitant to put a price on where he will land.
Daniel Jones, currently at the top of the Giants’ power chart, could be moved after this season as his contract is no longer fully guaranteed.
