Pro Days are continuing around the country this week, and the Giants are one of many teams with a large contingent attending Washington’s Thursday. While that will entail evaluations of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the team still has Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy on its radar.
The former will conduct a private workout with the Giants in the coming days, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. McCarthy, meanwhile, will be watched by New York during a private throwing session on Sunday, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
A report recently indicated both passers already held a "30" visit with the Giants. As such, it comes as no surprise the team will take a longer look at them. Set to select sixth overall, New York is in an interesting position given the potential to add a long-term Daniel Jones replacement on one hand and a true No. 1 receiver on the other. Jones is in place atop a QB depth chart which also includes Drew Lock for the 2024 campaign, but the position is unsettled beyond that.
Jones’ injury history has given New York pause about keeping him as a starter through the duration of his four-year, $160M deal signed last offseason. Owner John Mara is on board with selecting a quarterback sixth overall (or potentially higher, if the team moves up the board slightly).
Maye and McCarthy are the focus of many teams these days, with Caleb Williams being the only presumed sure thing at the top of the board at this point. Chicago is on track to select the 2022 Heisman winner first overall, but there is plenty of uncertainty with respect to whom the Commanders and Patriots will add.
Both Arizona (No. 4) and Los Angeles (No. 5) are open to trading down, and teams like the Vikings, Broncos and Raiders have been connected to an aggressive move in search of a passer. New York remains at the heart of the QB evaluation for now, as the team continues to do its due diligence at the position.
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