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Yes Lorenzo Carter Color Rush Jersey , the ons New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17New York Giants NewsDave Gettleman’s “dream” is to find the Giants their next franchise quarterbackNew,148commentsYes, the Giants are on the hunt for a successor to Eli ManningESTShareTweetShareShareDave Gettleman’s “dream” is to find the Giants their next franchise quarterbackBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsDave Gettleman has been around a number of franchise quarterbacks in his career. Jim Kelly with the Buffalo Bills. John Elway with the Denver Broncos. Eli Manning gave him two Super Bowl rings during his first tenure with the New York Giants. Cam Newton was in Carolina when Gettleman became general manager of the Panthers.He saw what swinging the deal for Eli Manning did for the legacy of former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, who remains a beloved figure in franchise lore.Gettleman, 68, would like nothing better that to ride off into the sunset with his name attached to a similarly iconic quarterback.“What Ernie did for the Giants it would be a dream for me to do the same thing,” Gettleman said Wednesday at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.“I would love to drop a franchise quarterback in this place then watch him from Cape Cod and enjoy the hell out of him.“That’s a gift and it’s what I would like to do that for the New York Giants.”So, if you believe that the Giants have their collective heads in the sand when it comes to the quarterback position I would offer that as definitive proof to the contrary. They know the importance of it. They know the urgency of it. They are working to try and find it.“It’s a massive decision,” Gettleman said. “This is the face of your franchise.”Bottom line for the Giants is simply the idea of getting better“There’s all these narratives 鈥?we’re trying to make our team better,” Shurmur said on Wednesday. “It’s no mystery. Eli’s closer to 40 than he is 20. That’s no mystery. We’re going to do the very best we can to get the best players, especially the one that’s playing quarterback.”Shurmur said he doesn’t believe that Manning’s stature in franchise history would impact any type of transition, particularly a midseason one if it were to take place.“I don’t think so. We’re not looking to make a midseason transition. We’re looking to play the best player and have that player in there,” Shurmur said.“You have an established starter that’s won Super Bowls and been the MVP in Super Bowls. We’ve all acknowledged he’s closer to 40 than 20, so we’ve acknowledged that.“We’re also trying to win games and if we bring in a new player develop that player to the point where he’ll start for us.”The Kansas City modelWe spoke earlier this offseason about the Kansas City model at quarterback. This is what the Chiefs did with Patrick Mahomes. They traded up to draft him in 2017, then let him site for an entire season while veteran Alex Smith held the forte and took the Chiefs to the playoffs.Gettleman didn’t deny his admiration for that plan.“Listen, the Kansas City model really worked well,” Gettleman said.“You could cite a number of models where they had a veteran guy and they drafted a young guy and at some point in time the torch got passed and away everybody went, and it was a happy away everybody went.”The Giants have the first part of the equation in Manning. What are they looking for in Part 2?Meaning, what are they looking for in an heir to Manning.Shurmur said they “come in all shapes and sizes.”Gettleman talked at length about instincts being more important than physical characteristics.“One of the things that we really focus on are instincts. Instincts are very important.“You can write a laundry list of things you’re looking for ... one of the things I focus on and we talk about all the time is instincts. Does he have a feel for the game? Is he a step ahead of everybody else?“Instincts and play smarts allow you to play bigger, stronger, faster.”Gettleman, in fact, called them “non-negotiable.”Shurmur talked about the subjective nature of the process.“There’s things we’re looking for. And really B.J. Hill Color Rush Jersey , as a coach, we watch the tape and we watch them do what they do because there’s a lot of players where you turn the tapeoff and you say, ‘Darn, that guy is a really good football player.’ Then you go and look and maybe his measurables aren’t to what the standards might be, but you still love the player and you want to work with them,” he said. “Then there’s other guys that have the elite measurables and then you go watch the tape and you say, ‘Meh. He’s OK.’ “That’s where it becomes a little subjective. That’s why getting to know the player, getting to know whether he’s going to be a good teammate, if he appreciates what it means to have relationships with coaches. That’s why all this is important because we get to know the player a little bit more intimately.”Does the QB have to come this year?The Giants have the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming draft. There are many in the draft community — and the fan base — who would find it unforgivable if Gettleman passed for the second year in a row on using a top 10 pick on a quarterback while overseeing the final days of Manning’s time.Gettleman called the idea that he had to take a quarterback at No. 2 a year ago “hogwash.” This year, he isn’t biting on the notion that he must draft a quarterback sixth overall.“You cannot reach,” Gettleman said. “I will say it until the cows come home, you can’t reach.”“You evaluate the quarterbacks and you take the guy when you believe he’s the guy and it’s at the right spot.”Gettleman also said he would move up for the right guy.“No guts, no glory.”Final thoughtsWhatever you think of Manning, this year’s class or last year’s decision to pass on Sam Darnold the point here is the Giants know they must find the successor for Manning. I have said in the past, though, that I believe getting the right guy is more important than getting a guy this year.Gettleman will eventually take his shot at a quarterback, and at securing his own legacy as having set the Giants up for the long term? Will that be this year with Dwayne Haskins, Kyler Murray or Daniel Jones? We will all just have to wait to find out. Jones gets chance to impress Tuesday at Duke Pro Day"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17New York Giants News2019 NFL DraftWould Duke QB Daniel Jones be worth 17th pick in NFL Draft? Analysts are mixedNew,160commentsJones gets chance to impress Tuesday at Duke Pro DayEDTShareTweetShareShareWould Duke QB Daniel Jones be worth 17th pick in NFL Draft? Analysts are mixedDaniel JonesJohn David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsThe last of the Big 4 quarterbacks, or maybe the first quarterback in the second tier depending upon your perspective, of the 2019 NFL Draft class gets his chance to show off for NFL scouts on Tuesday. That’s because Duke will hold its Pro Day, with quarterback Daniel Jones the featured attraction.Kyler Murray of Oklahoma, Drew Lock of Missouri and Dwayne Haskins Kyle Lauletta Color Rush Jersey , considered the top three quarterbacks, have all held their Pro Days. The Giants were well-represented at each of those workouts. With GM Dave Gettleman and co-owner John Mara both having expressed a preference for finding a quarterback in this draft to groom behind Eli Manning, Jones figures to get similar attention from Giants’ brass.Jones has been a polarizing evaluation for draft analysts. Some see a player worthy of Round 1 consideration, perhaps as early as No. 6 overall — the Giants’ first pick. Others see a player who will, at best, be an average NFL starter and should not be considered unless heremains available to the Giants in Round 2, where they have the 37th overall selection.I reached out to several talent evaluators for their opinions on Jones. I asked them specifically if they felt Jones would be deserving should the Giants want to select a quarterback with their second first-round selection, 17th overall. Below, their answers.Matt Williamson, Locked on NFL podcastWilliamson is also a former NFL scout and ESPN analyst.“From what I have seen of Jones, he looks like a second round prospect. I get that QBs get bumped up and deservedly so, but I would be far more comfortable taking him early in the second round (or Will Grier for that matter).”Scott Wright, Draft Countdown“Jones is my QB4 and I have him as more of a Top 50 value, but it’s impossible to overpay for a QB. If they Giants like Jones I don’t have an issue at No. 17.”Dane Brugler, The Athletic“No. I have a second round grade on Jones. I think he can develop into a B-level starter in the NFL. He is a cerebral passer with active feet and eyes, but he doesn’t have any exceptional physical traits and his internal clock needs work.”Dan Kadar, SB Nation“If you can cut out the familiarity with him due to the David Cutcliffe connection and the high value of quarterbacks, no. He’s actually sort of similar to Manning in terms of his pocket movement and how he throws the ball. His arm is fairly average. His leadership attributes have been questioned. He was just okay at the Senior Bowl when he had a higher level of talent than he had at Duke. It’s also hard sell if you consider the stats of Jones being seventh in quarterback rating, sixth in completion percentage and eighth in yards per attempt just in the ACC last season. He’s worth a pick in the second round. And maybe he’s a good player to develop because he’s poised, tough and can read a defense. But it’s hard to see first round traits in him.”Charlie Campbell, Walter FootballCampbell is a believer. From Campbell’s scouting report on Jones:Jon Ledyard, Draft NetworkLedyard said he did not believe Jones was worth the 17th selection, and pointed me to his scouting report on the Duke quarterback. Here is Ledyard’s summary:Be sure to com back as we will have more from Jones’ Pro Day once we find out how it went and who represented the Giants.