Boomer Esiason sparked discussion on WFAN Sports Radio on Thursday when he shared a take on the Giants losing their grip on the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
“I’m actually thankful that they don’t have the No. 1 overall pick, to be honest with you,” Esiason said. “I don’t want either of these quarterbacks in New York.”
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On Sunday, the Giants’ 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts dropped them from the coveted top spot to fourth overall in the draft order. While many fans viewed it as a missed opportunity to select top quarterback prospects, Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward, Esiason sees a different path forward.
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Instead of banking on an unproven rookie QB, he proposed an alternative strategy.
“If I were a team that needed a coach and a quarterback — not named the New York Jets — wouldn’t it make sense for somebody to hire Brian Flores and bring Sam Darnold with him?” Esiason said.
The veteran analyst believes this duo could transform the Giants’ struggling offense.
“If (the Giants) had the guts to go for Brian Flores as their head coach, Sam Darnold as their quarterback and sign Tee Higgins as a free agent … it’s a different Sam,” Esiason said. “It’s a different guy.”
Giants draft position vs team morale
Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez
