Recently, there has been a significant buzz among New York Giants fans on social media regarding the potential acquisition of Matthew Stafford, the quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. This speculation gained traction after Colin Cowherd, a prominent radio host on Fox Sports, hinted that the rumors might have some substance to them. His assertion that “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” suggests that the Giants could indeed be interested in Stafford as they seek to strengthen their roster.

“This sounds crazy. The Matt Stafford to the Giants stuff is real, I’m told,” Cowherd said on his show.

According to Cowherd, the Rams have a favorable opinion of Stafford, but they are reluctant to restructure his current contract or offer him a substantial new deal. This hesitation could open the door for the Giants to make a strategic move, as they aim to bolster their quarterback position without overcommitting financially.

On the subject of the Giants’ quarterback search, Cowherd stressed the urgency of the situation:

“The Giants do not like the quarterback class and Brian Daboll, the head coach, and Joe Schoen, the GM, have gotta win or they’ll be fired by Thanksgiving. They’re gonna get run out of the building … They are going to make a move, I believe, on Matt Stafford.”

Cowherd further noted that the Rams are looking for significant compensation, specifically targeting the Giants’ third overall pick in the upcoming draft, along with potentially another valuable Day 2 draft asset, which would be crucial for the Rams as they aim to build for the future.

Insights and Opinions on the Giants’ Potential Move for Stafford

In my opinion, it seems highly unlikely that the Giants would part with the coveted No. 3 overall pick while also committing to a 37-year-old quarterback like Stafford with a lucrative contract extension. Such a move would represent the kind of desperate ‘Hail Mary’ that Joe Schoen alluded to at the end of the previous season, which he vowed to avoid in order to seek a sustainable long-term solution rather than a short-term fix that may jeopardize his job security.