There was a long stretch during the pre-draft process where Shedeur Sanders felt like a real option for the New York Giants. They brought him in for a visit, did the homework, and gave it a legitimate chance. But things started falling apart after a rough meeting with head coach Brian Daboll. Sanders showed up unprepared for an install, threw a tantrum after the feedback, and everything fell apart.
From then on, it was clear he wasn’t the guy — and that was confirmed on draft night. They selected Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter third overall, then traded back into the first round to grab Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at 25.