Giants news, 4/2: Drake Maye, Max Melton, Kerry Collins, more headlines

New York Giants news for Wednesday

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Could Drake Maye fall to the Giants … and would that be good for Maye?

As J.J. McCarthy rises in the eyes of the NFL Draft community, logically another quarterback has to fall. That quarterback could be Drake Maye of North Carolina.

There are at least a couple of well-known quarterback analysts who don’t think Maye/Giants is a great combination.

From Big Blue View

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• 2024 NFL Draft pro day tracker: Who are the Giants watching?

Other Giant observations

Giants behaving like a team that intends to draft a QB | New York Daily News

The time for a blockbuster trade at the top of the NFL Draft is getting closer. Whether the Giants plan to participate in one of those deals remains to be seen.

The Giants are behaving like a team that intends to draft a QB, and Joe Schoen said “nobody is slamming the door” in the Top 3 picks yet when the phone rings. Will Schoen wheel & deal to get his guy? Will he be able to even if he tries? Examining the Giants as real players in this month’s biggest NFL drama

Former Giants exec expects team to trade up for a quarterback

NFL Draft 2024: These are Giants’ top non-QB roster holes as they ponder replacing Daniel Jones | NJ.com

It’s officially draft month. The 2024 NFL Draft runs from April 25-27. And on that first night, Giants general manager Joe Schoen might pick a quarterback at No. 6 (or higher) to replace Daniel Jones.

State of Giants’ offensive line: What it looks like pre-draft | Giants.com

Giants.com takes a look at the state of the offensive line with the draft just a few weeks away.

Rutgers CB Max Melton, Monmouth QB Marquez McCray to visit Giants | USAToday.com

The New York Giants will hold their local pro day on Thursday, April 4 and a few attendees have already been made known.

This past Friday, Monmouth quarterback Marquez McCray revealed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was among those to receive an invite. And In addition to McCray, Rutgers cornerback Max Melton will also visit the Giants at their local pro day, reported The Record’s Art Stapleton.

2024 NFL draft team needs: Depth chart holes, prospect fits | ESPN

Top three needs: WR, QB, CB. The offensive line not making this list speaks to how many holes the Giants still have on their roster. But they still desperately need a future franchise quarterback (due to Daniel Jones’ injury history) and a No. 1 wide receiver. A veteran starting cornerback is likely necessary as well, with Adoree’ Jackson unsigned.

Prospect to fill a need outside Round 1: Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky. Corley could immediately become a dynamic threat for New York. He finished last season with 984 receiving yards, and 692 of those came after the catch.

2021 NFL Redraft: Where Do Micah Parsons, Ja’Marr Chase, Brandon Aiyuk Land? | Pro Football Network

11) New York Giants: Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma. The Giants moved back on draft day, allowing the Bears to come up and draft Justin Fields. Here, New York grabs Creed Humphrey, who might be the NFL’s best center now that Jason Kelce has retired. The leagues somehow let Humphrey slip to the 63rd pick in 2021; he’s responded with two Pro Bowl campaigns and a second-team All-Pro performance.

Around the league

Saquon Barkley has joined Jalen Hurts for offseason workouts | Pro Football Talk

More with less? Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy betting on himself to prevail despite depleted roster | The Athletic

Cowboys’ C.J. Goodwin looking forward to new kickoff format: ‘It’s gonna be fun’ | NFL.com

Commanders sign LB Mykal Walker | Pro Football Talk

Betting odds shift toward Drake Maye over Jayden Daniels as favorite for No. 2 pick | Pro Football Talk

Denver Broncos are favorites to draft Oregon quarterback Bo Nix | Mile High Report

Buying, selling 2024 NFL Draft rumors, including J.J. McCarthy being a top-5 pick | PFF

Do We Know How to Evaluate Quarterbacks? | NFL Draft Countdown

Browns QB Deshaun Watson updates shoulder progress: ‘We’re in a great spot’ | NFL.com

Chiefs reportedly agree to 1-year deal with QB Carson Wentz | ESPN.com

Clyde Edwards-Helaire agrees to one-year deal with Chiefs | Pro Football Talk

Titans GM Ran Carthon: Addition of CB L’Jarius Sneed ideal for aggressive scheme | NFL.com

Browns sign former Jets Pro Bowler to improve special teams | CBSSports.com

Cardinals ordered to pay ex-VP Terry McDonough $3M for defamation | ESPN.com

Vikings suspend OC Wes Phillips for three weeks following misdemeanor DWI charge | CBSSports.com

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