The New England Patriots have made headlines with a major trade move, securing the No. 1 overall pick in a deal that’s set to shake up the NFL landscape. According to ESPN’s latest mock draft by Field Yates, this blockbuster trade will see the Patriots and New York Giants swap picks, with the Giants eyeing a replacement for quarterback Daniel Jones.
Giants Set Their Sights on Georgia QB Carson Beck
In Yates’ mock draft, he predicts that the Patriots will land the top pick, but the real surprise is his projection that Giants General Manager Joe Schoen will make a bold move to trade up and secure the No. 1 spot. The target? Georgia’s standout quarterback, Carson Beck.
“Daniel Jones has no guaranteed money left on his contract past this season,” Yates notes. “If the Giants finish with a record that lands them the sixth pick, it’s likely they’ll be in the market for a new quarterback. Beck, my early QB1 for the class, is a smooth pocket passer with excellent 6-foot-4 size and enough mobility to navigate both inside and outside the pocket. He’s coming off a season in which he finished third in the FBS in passing yards (3,941) and fourth in completion percentage (72.4%).”
Giants’ Potential Trade Package for No. 1 Overall Pick
Yates envisions the Giants holding the No. 6 pick in the draft, which they could package with future first-round and second-round picks to persuade the Patriots to part with the top selection. This move would position the Giants to draft Beck as their quarterback of the future, signaling the end of the Daniel Jones era in East Rutherford.
Daniel Jones’ Future with the Giants in Doubt
Jones’ future with the Giants has been under scrutiny, especially after a disappointing two-interception performance in a recent loss to the Texans. With no guaranteed money left on his contract after this season, the Giants have the flexibility to move on from Jones if he doesn’t deliver in 2024.
The Giants were reportedly interested in top quarterback prospects like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels during the last draft. Rumors even suggested that the Giants attempted to trade with the Patriots to land Maye, but the deal never materialized, with Maye ultimately being selected by New England.
As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, all eyes will be on Schoen and the Giants as they potentially look to trade up and secure Beck, who could be the cornerstone of the franchise for years to come.
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