The New York Giants have been in quarterback turmoil ever since they parted ways with Daniel Jones last season, but now, they have a full quarterback room. In fact, in a roundup of all the NFL teams and their post-draft positions, Jordan Raanan of ESPN gives the team major props for improving their quarterback room ahead of the 2025 season.

“No reason to beat around the bush. The Giants added three quarterbacks this offseason: Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and first-round pick Jaxson Dart,” he states. “New York ended last season with Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito and Tim Boyle at QB. The idea is to have Wilson and Winston handle most (if not all) of the work, with DeVito as insurance. This will provide Dart with the NFL equivalent of a redshirt year. It’s not perfect for the Giants, but it’s an upgrade on how they ended last season.”

So, that’s the good news, but Wilson is currently on a one-year contract, earning a base salary of $2 million, a signing bonus of $8 million and a workout bonus of $500,000, according to Spotrac. So, the future of the franchise is still in question when it comes to their quarterback position. Now, one NFL analyst and expert is making a bold prediction about the Giants’ quarterback future.

Analyst Predicts When the Giants Will Look for a New Quarterback

In a May 9 article for Bleacher Report, Brad Gagnon looks at each team’s urgency after 2025 NFL draft to land a solid quarterback. For methodology, he looked mainly at “age, trajectory, experience, contract, injury history and the state of the team.”

In the feature, he rattles off a handful of “prime candidates to pursue a new franchise quarterback next offseason (if not sooner).”

The Giants are actually on the opposite end of the spectrum. He names New York as a team that’s probably not in the market for a quarterback until 2027 or later, which is pretty surprising, considering that Wilson may not be with the team past one year. Of course, they do have Dart, but it’s not a given that he will be the franchise quarterback in the future, either.

“Even if Russell Wilson doesn’t pan out, it’ll likely be a while before they test and draw conclusions on rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart,” he notes in he feature. “Don’t expect the Giants to dive back in on a quarterback for at least a few more years.”

NFL Expert Loves One New York Giants Pick

In a May 9 feature for ESPN, a panel of experts discuss some of the biggest moments of the draft. “We asked more than a dozen of our NFL experts to weigh in with their opinions on everything that went down in Green Bay,” they explain.

For the Giants, Matt Bowen loves the team’s pick of edge Abdul Carter. Bowen names that choice his early pick for Defensive Rookie of the Year.

“With Carter’s explosive traits, he will consistently attack the edges of offensive tackles. The Giants can also scheme for him out of loaded fronts to get the pass-rush matchups they want. Sack numbers count with this award, which shouldn’t be a problem for Carter.

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ extensive NFL Draft wait has been described as anywhere between a slide and a freefall. In reality, many personnel executives and coaches around the NFL had predicted what ended up unfolding Thursday night.

Sanders was not selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, but two other quarterbacks were. Miami’s Cam Ward was the Tennessee Titans’ pick at No. 1, and Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart was the second quarterback off the board, going to the New York Giants after they traded up to No. 25.

That means Sanders’ patience will be tested into Friday night’s second (and possibly third) round.

The former Colorado quarterback has been the center of so much hype over the past couple of years, starring for a program that he helped lead back to prominence with his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, and Shedeur Sanders was perceived for months as a strong candidate to become the first QB off the board.

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But the hype was more of a disservice on a night like Thursday, as the world wondered why TV cameras kept focusing on Sanders’ draft party while other prospects heard their names called by league commissioner Roger Goodell. Those same cameras showed Sanders laughing as news broke on social media that the Giants were selecting Dart. Sanders has lived such a public life, in part because of his own film production crew, that any associated drama will become overly magnified.

But again, and in reality, the NFL didn’t view Sanders as a first-round prospect. This wasn’t about anonymous quotes crushing a prospect. This was the league — all 32 teams spent time on the clock at one point Thursday night — publicly declaring it didn’t see him as a first-round talent.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers bypassed Sanders for Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon at No. 21, The Athletic surveyed 10 coaches and high-ranking NFL executives to see if they were surprised Sanders was still on the board.

All 10 said no.

A handful of them have been in the QB market and did plenty of work on Sanders throughout the draft process.

Maybe he’ll prove them wrong.

After all, Sanders helped revitalize a floundering Colorado program that was largely irrelevant for two decades before his arrival, and he finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2024. If Sanders uses this league-wide slight to fuel his journey, one uncomfortable weekend in the spotlight could transform into a career-long revenge tour. Just ask Lamar Jackson.

That’s for down the road, though. Strictly relating to the draft, the league simply didn’t view Sanders as an elite prospect — and hasn’t for a while. His arm strength and accuracy have been described by league evaluators as good but not great, and his shorter throws tended to flutter, particularly at his pro day. He plays with nice creativity, but he doesn’t add a dynamic running element.

There were also legitimate questions, which had been circulating through front offices, over his ability to grow into a leader and carry a locker room. There were questions about whether Sanders was as dedicated to the game as everything that comes with it.

Shedeur Sanders spoke at his draft party after not getting picked in the first round Thursday night. 🎥 @deionsandersjr/TT pic.twitter.com/pBwZ1BjV8d — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 25, 2025

Ultimately, decision-makers were split over their concerns with Sanders. Most polled by The Athletic, either Thursday or in the months leading up to the draft, were more concerned with Sanders’ talent than anything off the field. Some said the personality nitpicks wouldn’t be an issue if he had put together better tape.

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These weren’t reactionary opinions in the moment, either. Throughout the pre-draft process, evaluators consistently told The Athletic they wouldn’t rank Sanders ahead of any of the six first-round quarterbacks in the 2024 class. Another said Sanders would get a third-round grade in a year with better QB prospects.

Aside from Sanders’ spotlight and name recognition, the uncertainty within the QB class played into his perceived stock. Ward was an unfamiliar commodity after one high-profile season and only really established himself as the top pick last month. From there, it was a challenge to discern between Sanders, Dart, Louisville’s Tyler Shough, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Ohio State’s Will Howard and Texas’ Quinn Ewers.

None are perfect prospects.

Entering the opening round, Sanders’ ceiling could have been viewed as No. 3 to the Giants, but those chances had been waning in recent weeks, particularly when it became clear they couldn’t move up for Ward. Instead, the Giants opted for Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter. At the time, league sources said the Giants were already working on a trade to move into the back half of the first round for their QB of the future, noting Dart had gained strong momentum in their eyes.

The Cleveland Browns, also rebuffed in their attempts to move up for Ward, weren’t serious contenders for a first-round quarterback. The Las Vegas Raiders (Geno Smith) and New York Jets (Justin Fields) filled their vacancies with veterans.

That essentially whittled Sanders’ market to the New Orleans Saints at No. 9 and the Steelers. The Saints were hot on the trail of the second wave of quarterbacks throughout the pro-day circuit, but they wound up selecting Texas tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. at No. 9. The Steelers, who have been in the mix for Aaron Rodgers and went to dinner last month with Milroe, also passed.

As the Giants traded up for Dart, Sanders’ fate had been sealed. He’ll wait until Friday.

It might seem surreal, but that’s how the league has viewed Sanders for quite some time.

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University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been the story of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Sanders, once projected to be a top five pick, didn’t get selected in the first or second round, and remains on the board deep into the third round.

More news: President Donald Trump Slams NFL Teams for Not Drafting Shedeur Sanders in First Round

While Sanders has fallen, multiple quarterbacks have been taken ahead of him. Here are all the quarterbacks taken ahead of Sanders thus far in the 2025 draft.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 1: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado sits on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 1: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado sits on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Brooke Sutton/Getty Images

1. Cameron Ward, Tennessee Titans, No. 1 overall pick in first round

Ward was widely expected to be the No. 1 pick, so it was no surprise that he was taken ahead of Sanders. While Sanders was among the top quarterbacks during the beginning of this draft cycle, Ward became the undisputed top quarterback quickly.

Ward is coming off a 2024 season with the University of Miami in which he completed 67.2 percent of passes for 4,313 yards and 39 touchdowns to just seven interceptions. He added four rushing touchdowns.

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2. Jaxson Dart, New York Giants, No. 25 overall pick in first round

When the Giants traded up in the first round, many wondered if Sanders was coming off the board. However, the Giants elected to draft Dart, who’s coming off a 2024 season with Ole Miss in which he completed 69.3 percent of his passes for 4,279 yards and 29 touchdowns to six interceptions. He added 495 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

3. Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints, No. 40 overall pick in second round

The second round of the draft officially became Sanders watch, with every quarterback-needy team being linked to the Colorado product.

However, the QB-needy Saints went with Shough, who began college in 2018 with Oregon and also played for Texas Tech before spending the 2024 season with Louisville, where he completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 3,195 yards with 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.

4. Jalen Milroe, Seattle Seahawks, No. 92 overall pick in third round

The Seahawks didn’t need a quarterback after signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100 million deal this offseason. However, they clearly liked Milroe, who spent the last four seasons at Alabama.

In 2024, he completed 64.3 percent of his passes for 2,844 yards with 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and 20 rushing touchdowns.

5. Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns, No. 94 overall pick in third round

Unlike the Seahawks, the Browns did need a quarterback, and shocked the world by taking Gabriel. The Oregon quarterback completed 72.9 percent of his passes for 3,857 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2025.

Shedeur Sanders Drafted by Cleveland Browns

Sanders has officially heard his name called, as he was selected with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round of the draft.

The Browns, who took Gabriel in the third round, now have Sanders, too.

This would be an impossible situation for the 2024 New York Giants to survive.

But the 2025 Giants have a chance to be a better team with improved quarterback play and a deeper defense, not to mention the continued development of younger players and the anticipated presence of Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate Abdul Carter, and what he could do for this front.

That’s the only way they can win some of these games that everyone has them pegged to lose already.

We know, we know: it’s way too soon to predict the outcome of every game on the Giants’ regular season schedule, fresh off the NFL’s unveiling Wednesday night. Yes, even a bit ridiculous.

But sometimes you’ve got to have some fun.

One of the best parts of NFL schedules being released back in the day was when former WFAN Radio teammates Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo would go through them team by team, game by game, and predict wins and losses months before the season began.

It’s essentially a fruitless exercise, of course, trying to figure out the winners and losers in games between teams that will look a lot different after being shaped over the next four months in advance of the 2025 regular season.

So, take these for what they are: my way-too-early game-by-game predictions of how the Giants will fare:

Week 1: at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m., Sept. 7, FOX

All the pressure – well, most of it – is on Washington and specifically Jayden Daniels to not just repeat last season, but top it. The speed on the Giants’ defense will keep them in this one and surprise most folks who will predict a blowout. Pick: Commanders 26, Giants 20.

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, 4:25 p.m., Sept. 14, FOX

This is the game the Giants need to steal, and I think they can, especially if Dallas has trouble in Week 1 in Philadelphia. Dak Prescott has won 13 consecutive starts against Big Blue. I’ll go with a Chauncey Golston sack/fumble late to seal the upset. Pick: Giants 24, Cowboys 21.

Week 3: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m., Sept. 21, NBC

Many will expect the Giants to have to “Shake It Off” following two losses, but since I went with an upset in Dallas, I feel less urgency to have to even contemplate Big Blue being ready to knock off the Chiefs. Pick: Chiefs 31, Giants 21.

Week 4: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1 p.m., Sept. 28, CBS

It’s a long trip cross-country for the Chargers for a game in the 1 o’clock window, and the Giants’ defense needs to get after Justin Herbert. The Bolts are unsettled at center right now, and you know what that should mean: too much “Sexy Dexy” as Dexter Lawrence dominates. Pick: Giants 31, Chargers 27.

Week 5: at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m., Oct. 4, NBC

The Giants from last year are the perfect example of what happens when you get uneven quarterback play, and the Saints are in that position now with rookie Tyler Shough, who might be atop the depth chart following Derek Carr’s retirement. When in doubt, go with the Giants’ defensive front again. Let’s call a Paulson Adebo interception to end this one. Pick: Giants 23, Saints 16.

Week 6: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m., Oct. 9, Amazon Prime

Having to play the defending Super Bowl champions on a short week just isn’t a great draw for Big Blue. Have to wonder who John Mara upset in the league office for this one. Pick: Eagles 34, Giants 20.

Week 7: at Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m., Oct. 19, FOX

This should be a competitive game, and it’ll be interesting to see Bo Nix against this defense, which I think will be good. The Broncos’ defense is underrated, though – Patrick Surtain vs. Malik Nabers is a show – and that’ll give Sean Payton and Co. the W in a close one. Pick: Broncos 24, Giants 23.

Week 8: at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m., Oct. 26, FOX

The Eagles are just too good, but the Giants do gain something by competing well in Philly, a place they have not won since 2013 when Tom Coughlin was head coach. Pick: Eagles 27, Giants 23.

Week 9: vs. San Francisco 49ers, 1 p.m., Nov. 2, FOX

Will San Francisco be back to the level of contender in the NFC? Probably not to the Super Bowl group, but that next tier. Pick: Niners 23, Giants 17.

Week 10: at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m., Nov. 9, FOX

There is a ton of pressure on the Bears this season. First-year coach Ben Johnson will get the best out of Caleb Williams, but will that happen immediately? And just how good is this offensive line for Chicago? Pick: Giants 17, Bears 14.

Week 11: vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m., Nov. 16, FOX

The defense continues to play well for the Giants. This is a good Green Bay team that can’t afford to lose games in the NFC North race with the Lions. Pick: Packers 17, Giants 16.

Week 12: at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m., Nov. 23, FOX

I think Detroit comes back from last year’s disappointment with a vengeance, even with losing Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. The Lions have too many answers offensively. Pick: Lions 34, Giants 17.

Week 13: at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., Dec. 1, ESPN

Russell Wilson struggles in inclement weather, as does Drake Maye, and it’s a slugfest in which the Giants prevail defensively behind Carter, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux all registering second-half sacks. Pick: Giants 20, Patriots 17.

Week 14: BYE

This bye week comes very late in the season, and at this point, if the Giants lose a couple of those close games I projected them to win, we could see rookie Jaxson Dart getting ready to take over as QB1 here. I’m going to say he assumes control at this point with four games remaining.

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, 1 p.m., Dec. 14, FOX

Where will the Commanders be in their quest to prove themselves again? Here’s another divisional game the Giants have the potential to steal and Dart lives up to the hype, throwing a TD to Nabers late for the win. Pick: Giants 28, Commanders 27.

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Dec. 21, FOX

The Vikings are primed to have another big season and this time everything hinges on the maturation of J.J. McCarthy. Brian Flores’ defense picks off Dart twice and brings the rookie back down a bit. Pick: Vikings 30, Giants 22.

Week 17: at Las Vegas Raiders, Dec. 27, TBD

Pete Carroll has the Raiders in the playoff hunt and Geno Smith is playing well. A late scamper by Offensive Rookie of the Year front runner Ashton Jeanty leads to a game-winning field goal for the Silver and Black. Pick: Raiders 26, Giants 24.

Week 18: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Jan. 4, TBD

Dart leaves a lasting impression in his final start as a rookie, calling an audible with the Giants down 30-25 late. He changes a pass to a run at the goal line with Tyrone Tracy split out wide, Cam Skattebo takes the handoff and catches the Dallas defense off guard with the game-winning score. Shades of Eli Manning and Tiki Barber in the 2004 finale, sending the team into the offseason with optimism that they have their quarterback and the team is ready to take a jump in the standings. Pick: Giants 31, Cowboys 30.

New York Giants record prediction 2025

We’ve got the Giants finishing the 2025 NFL season at 7-10.

Three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft have come and gone, and Shedeur Sanders remains unselected.

Multiple quarterback-needy teams held picks early in the second round, like the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints. The Saints took a QB — except it was Tyler Shough, the 25-year-old Louisville product who has promise but is also prone to injury. Late in the third round, the Seahawks took Alabama QB Jalen Milroe, and two picks later, the Browns surprisingly took Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel.

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Just before Milroe was drafted, Sanders tweeted:

Is this the most memorable fall in NFL Draft history? Will Sanders be selected on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft? We’ll find out in less than 24 hours.

Until then, catch up on all of Yahoo Sports’ draft coverage, from the biggest surprise picks, to draft grades from rounds 2 and 3, to the overall quarterback picture.

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