The New York Giants have found themselves in a precarious quarterback situation. After missing out on Matthew Stafford, Justin Fields, and Sam Darnold, they are now in an odd limbo, hoping either Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson might choose them. It’s hardly an ideal position to be in.
Rodgers is taking his time deciding between the Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, while Cleveland has entered the race for Wilson, further complicating matters. It’s unclear who will be the Giants’ quarterback in 2025, but one thing is certain—they need to make a decision quickly. Amid all this uncertainty, former New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has managed to make the situation even more confusing. Just two weeks ago, he was strongly advocating for the Giants to trade for Stafford, but now he’s calling them a “professional graveyard” for quarterbacks. So which is it, Mike?
Let’s rewind to two weeks ago when Tannenbaum appeared on ESPN’s Get Up, passionately arguing that the Giants should trade for Stafford. He claimed that Stafford would “transform the narrative” and bring stability to the team. “1,000%,” Tannenbaum said. “If I’m Joe Schoen and I get Les Snead, the GM of the Rams, on the phone, I am not getting off until Matt Stafford is a Giant.” He was certain that Stafford was the key to changing the team’s fortunes, even mocking the idea of sticking with Daniel Jones.
But just two weeks later, with Russell Wilson weighing his options, Tannenbaum reversed course. On Get Up, he now warned Wilson to avoid New York, calling it a quarterback “graveyard.” “If you go to the New York Giants, it will be the professional grave because when was the last time since Eli Manning a quarterback went to the Giants and had a good story to tell?” he said.
So now, the Giants are a graveyard for quarterbacks? What happened to the team that Tannenbaum thought Stafford would “transform”? It’s curious that Tannenbaum calls the Giants a graveyard while recommending Cleveland as a better destination—despite the fact the Browns have had 40 quarterbacks start at least one game since 2000. In comparison, the Giants have had just 14. But sure, the Giants are the graveyard.
We all know the Giants’ recent history with quarterbacks hasn’t been great, but beyond Daniel Jones, who else was expected to be starting caliber? Drew Lock? Tommy DeVito? Tim Boyle? Let’s be realistic.
The real question is: If the Giants are such a terrible place for quarterbacks, why was Tannenbaum advocating so strongly for them to acquire Stafford just weeks ago? The truth is, Tannenbaum’s argument is as shaky as the Giants’ current quarterback situation. He went from demanding they land Stafford to warning Wilson that joining the Giants would be a career killer. Clearly, if one of those takes is accurate, the other can’t be.
So, Mike, which is it? You tell us.
