The New York Giants desperately need an upgrade at the quarterback position.
As fate would have it, veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford is seeking a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, but if they can’t reach a deal, Stafford could be on the trading block.
While bringing in a guy like Stafford might seem enticing to Giants fans, retired NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason says the Giants should exercise caution.
“It’s great, and I know the guys want to win and he’s a great player. But he’s a 37-year-old quarterback looking for a contract extension,” he said on WFAN. “Does it really make sense?”
After spending his first 12 seasons with the Detroit Lions, Stafford was traded to the Rams in one of the biggest shakeups in Lions’ history. Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season and has reached the playoffs in two of the other three seasons he’s been with the team.
However, Stafford will cost a pretty penny, and his age makes him a risk.
“He’s a really good player, but you’re going down the road of a 37-year-old quarterback paying him north of $40 million a year, which is what it’s gonna take,” Boomer said.
“To me, as much as I understand why the Giants would consider it if they are indeed considering it…you’re talking about older players and paying them a lot of money.”
The Giants’ cap space is limited, so Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will have to evaluate the risks and benefits of bringing in a guy like Stafford, and whether they want to try and afford him or put those efforts into other positions.
