The New York Giants are attempting to negotiate without much leverage. Reports suggest that Wilson and the team’s leadership have agreed on his compensation for the 2025 season, but the main issue is contract length—Wilson wants a two-year deal, while the Giants are only willing to offer one. The team should compromise by offering a second, non-guaranteed year and finalize the deal. They urgently need an experienced quarterback, and Wilson is the best available option. General manager Joe Schoen must move on from the idea of drafting Cam Ward, as Tennessee is unlikely to trade the first overall pick and will likely select the former Miami quarterback. Shedeur Sanders isn’t a strong enough prospect for the third pick, so securing a veteran for the next two seasons is the best move.
Wilson remains the top option, given his Super Bowl-winning experience with Pete Carroll. He could have won a second championship if the Seahawks had run the ball with Marshawn Lynch instead of throwing an interception at the goal line. Another Tier 1 choice would be Aaron Rodgers, but his skills are declining. After winning a Super Bowl in 2011, he was eventually replaced by Jordan Love in Green Bay, and the Jets waived him at the start of the league year instead of seeking a trade.
If the Giants don’t land a top-tier quarterback, they could settle for a Tier 2 option like Jameis Winston or Carson Wentz, though that would be similar to sticking with Daniel Jones or extending Drew Lock. Rodgers, meanwhile, appears to be holding out for the Minnesota Vikings, the most playoff-ready team in need of a quarterback.
However, the Vikings are in no rush to sign him, as they have a mostly-healthy JJ McCarthy returning. If Rodgers waits too long, he may find himself without any strong offers.
Ultimately, Schoen should prioritize a quarterback who genuinely wants to join the Giants. Wilson has spent enough time with the organization and is eager to play there. The reality is that Rodgers isn’t the long-term answer—he’s past his prime. Wilson, on the other hand, still has something left to give and is the best immediate solution for the Giants.
