As the 2025 NFL Draft looms, the New York Giants find themselves at a crossroads. The need for a long-term solution at quarterback is clear, but reaching for one of this year’s top prospects—Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders—would be a costly mistake. Both are projects, not day-one NFL starters, and scouts widely agree they’re second-round talents benefiting from a weak quarterback class. Instead, the Giants should focus on filling critical needs with their early picks and target a high-upside, underappreciated quarterback in later rounds. Enter Kyle McCord, who excelled at Syracuse in 2024. McCord’s Breakout Season at Syracuse After transferring from Ohio State, Kyle McCord quickly became the centerpiece of Syracuse’s offense in 2024. Leading the Orange to an impressive 9-3 record, McCord showed significant growth as a quarterback and proved his ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. Statistical Highlights Passing Yards: 3,775 Touchdowns: 33 Interceptions: 7 Completion Percentage...
The notion that Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux are somehow busts because they don’t have the most eye-popping sack numbers is completely absurd. This takes an incredibly narrow view of their performances and ignores the broader context of their situations. Let’s take a step back and actually analyze the bigger picture before rushing to judgment. Injuries Matter First and foremost, Kayvon Thibodeaux missed games this year due to injuries. You can’t expect a player to rack up numbers when he’s not on the field. Availability is important, yes, but it’s not as though Thibodeaux is injury-prone or underperforming when healthy. This is part of the game, and he has plenty of time to bounce back. Defensive Context How can anyone expect Burns or Thibodeaux to consistently get to the quarterback when their defense as a whole is failing them? Consider these two key issues: 1. Run Defense: Teams are running the ball down their defense's throat. If the defensive line and linebackers can’t st...