Their focus should be on their future franchise quarterback and pairing that rookie with a better match.
Not only should the Giants withdraw their bid for Aaron Rodgers, they never should’ve entered this confusing courtship to begin with.
It would be clear to Ray Charles, that they’re not Rodgers’ first or second pick, in my opinion, not to mention it’s also unnecessary for this storied franchise to linger at his rose ceremony.
While there’s business logic in hoping a former Super Bowl MVP falls into your lap through free agency, this approach neglects to discern the residue that can buildup from coupling with someone who settled.
Especially once adversity hits.
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Looking beyond the stats
The point is that emotional intelligence applies to any acquisition. That includes being able to pick up on as many categorical energies surrounding a potential partner as possible, beyond what’s easily evident on a stat line or spreadsheet in the NFL.
Rodgers is on the rebound from the Jets moving on, and all the potential that once surrounded him at Florham Park was unraveling before he got started. Then there’s the weight and some acidic chords accompanying how his relationship with Green Bay ended. Mesh that together with how some of his personal matters played out in the public sphere, and it becomes hard not to realize there are a lot of waters converging in that well beyond his Hall of Fame future.
While there’s obviously a lot of wisdom and drive to tap and redirect positively from Rodgers’ most recent experiences, the key questions beyond just surface business considerations are these:
In what ways could Rodgers get triggered again in New York specifically if team circumstances don’t unfold favorably from the start?
And…
Does Rodgers match what the Giants need?
Are Rodgers and his current frequencies the best match for the Giants’ next franchise quarterback?
These considerations could turn into headlines and distract the franchise from where its focus should be, and that’s the best way to start fresh from years of toiling in turmoil themselves and alternately pair with more compatible matches at quarterback.
Based on current trends and behind-the-scenes insights, if the Titans pick first, Shedeur Sanders would be their top rookie quarterback choice.
Beyond Sanders being a Heisman Trophy candidate and one of the two best passers in the upcoming draft, Sanders has the charisma and it-factor that the Giants facility needs right now.
Giants owner John Mara not only needs a boost of positive energy and hope around his team, but he also needs fans in the seats. In my opinion, Sanders is the perfect, all-in-one football and marketing move.
Veteran leader to complement an incoming star…
Given that, the Giants’ attention should be on targeting a veteran that will blend better in their quarterback room and be more conducive to Sanders’ growth. That’s not implying that Rodgers wouldn’t be professional in a mentor-type role with Sanders whenever necessary, as we observed him do many times with Zach Wilson; it’s just in this case, I don’t believe Rodgers and Sanders are a season-long fit.
I happen to think Sanders and Russell Wilson, or Sanders and Jameis Winston go together better. In reality, Winston is the more economically prudent choice given the plethora of business needs the Giants have anyway.
Blending players and personalities
While football talent is always the primary consideration for any player, building a team also involves quilting the right players and personalities together — particularly at the most important position.
That is something that the Eagles have done masterfully, and it led them to another Lombardi.
The good news: the Giants don’t have to look further beyond their own blue-chip pedigree which includes four Super Bowl trophies etched in their storied book and legend.
All the more reason not to be desperate at an altar they don’t even need to be at.
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