The New York Giants are looking to weather the storm over the final two months of the NFL season before entering the quarterback market once again.
One option the Giants could consider is Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, according to Matt Holder of Bleacher Report.
“Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, while not an overly polished prospect, might plug right into Brian Daboll’s offense as a dual-threat quarterback,” Holder wrote. “Milroe might need to spend some time on the bench before taking over the offense, which is why adding a veteran like (Andy) Dalton ahead of the draft would be wise.”
Whether Daboll will return as the head coach remains to be seen. Early reports indicate John Mara doesn’t want to continue the cycle of hiring a new head coach every two or three years, but it’s difficult to see him returning if he loses the locker room.
Milroe will be a fascinating discussion during the offseason. His dual-threat ability will make him an intriguing option with upside, but the inconsistency he’s shown during this season makes him far from a lock to succeed in the NFL.
A two-year starter, Milroe has completed 65% of his passes for 2,396 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 11 games this season. He’s also added 135 carries for 615 rushing yards and 17 rushing touchdowns.
The Giants will indeed be in the market for a quarterback so this won’t be the final time they’re linked to Milroe throughout the offseason.
Jones joins Vikings five days after Giants departure
Quarterback Daniel Jones has joined the Minnesota Vikings, five days after being let go by the New York Giants.
The 27-year-old American has signed a $375,000 (£295,000) contract for the remainder of the season and will join his new Vikings team-mates on Friday.
His contract with the Giants was “mutually terminated” earlier this week less than two years after he signed a $160m (£126m) extension with the NFL franchise.
“I’ve always been a fan,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said of Jones, who was a first-round draft pick in 2019.
“I think there’s so much out in front of him that’s going to be really good things that we get to personally be a part of, and I can’t wait to work with him.”
Jones joins the Vikings with the franchise winning nine of their 11 games so far this season.
He is set to compete with Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien as back-up to regular starter Sam Darnold.
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