They stayed put at No. 2 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft and selected a running back. A RUNNING BACK!
Look, Saquon Barkley is a really good prospect. Some even thought him to be the best overall player in this year’s class. There’s no question this move helps the Giants in the short-term.
But here’s the thing about that: the Giants aren’t built to seriously compete in the short-term ... because their quarterback isn’t any good!
Let’s be real. Eli Manning is basically cooked at this point. But don’t just take my word for it.