Carl Banks details Giants' possible quarterback strategy and shares his Super Bowl LIX forecast
New York Giants fans are drowning in frustration, and who better to understand their despair than legendary player Carl Banks? Following a disastrous 3-14 season, the Giants find themselves in a tricky situation, holding the third pick in the draft behind the Titans and Browns. These two teams are also hunting for quarterbacks, leaving the Giants to potentially miss out on top prospects like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.
The sting is further compounded by their divisional rivals, the Eagles and Commanders, battling it out in the NFC Championship Game. "They're on the hot seats right now," says Banks about head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. "The fan base is beyond disgusted."
In Banks' opinion, if Ward and Sanders are off the board, the next best move would be selecting Travis Hunter, a once-in-a-generation talent who plays both cornerback and wide receiver. However, the primary concern remains finding a quarterback – unless they pull off a masterclass draft strategy or splurge on free agents like Kirk Cousins or another viable option.
As the ticking clock signs of time running out, managing expectations and creating a solid contingency plan are crucial for the Giants. Banks warns against giving up everything to move up in the draft for a quarterback. Instead, they need to hold their ground and carefully consider all options before making their move in 2025.
Predicting the Super Bowl LIX matchup, Banks expects the Eagles to steamroll their way to the NFC Championship, stomping over the Commanders. However, the Giants legend does acknowledge that if the game turns into a shootout, the Commanders could potentially catch the Eagles off guard.
Looking at the bigger picture, Banks envisions the Bills taking home the Vince Lombardi Trophy, earning their first-ever Super Bowl win.
- Carl Banks, echoing the sentiments of New York Giants fans, expressed their frustration following a dismal 3-14 season.
- As the Giants prepare for the draft, they find themselves in a challenging position behind the Titans and Browns, both looking for quarterbacks like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.
- Legends like Carl Banks suggest that if top quarterback prospects are unavailable, the Giants should consider selecting Travis Hunter, a versatile talent who plays both cornerback and wide receiver.
- Despite the need for a quarterback, Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll find themselves under pressure from the Giants' fan base, urging them to either make a strategic draft move or consider high-profile free agents like Kirk Cousins.
- In Banks' forecast for Super Bowl LIX, he predicts that the Buffalo Bills, led by a solid team, will emerge victorious, earning their first-ever Super Bowl win, while the intense Eagles-Commanders NFC Championship matchup may feature unexpected twists and turns.
