It’s officially a “what if” moment for the New York Giants. Quarterback Joe Flacco became a free agent back in March and, believe it or not, the Giants just weren’t interested. Now, with Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sidelined with a knee injury, that offseason shrug could be a massive regret for the team.
Flacco Wanted In, Giants Said No
Think about it. Flacco, the guy who played with current Giants coach John Harbaugh for over a decade, was out there exploring his options. And yeah, he actually had interest in joining the Giants. But nope, the feeling wasn’t mutual. The Giants had Jameis Winston under contract through 2026 at the time. They’ve since even extended Winston for another two years. Flacco ultimately went back to the Bengals, signing a one-year, $6 million deal. That’s a pretty reasonable price tag for a veteran arm, right?
The Current QB Chaos They Could Have Avoided
Now fast forward to today. Dart’s knee injury throws a wrench into everything for New York. And guess what? The Bengals, who smartly scooped up Flacco, definitely aren’t letting him go. They need him around, especially with starting quarterback Joe Burrow’s own injury history. The Giants could have had that veteran depth for $6 million in March. They won’t ever say it publicly, but you gotta figure they’re privately kicking themselves for not seeing the value there. Instead, they’re rolling with Winston and J.J. McCarthy as his backup. They’re banking on Winston holding onto the job, but if he struggles, McCarthy’s gonna get his shot.
So, the Giants are hoping for the best with Winston leading the charge. We’ll see if their current QB setup holds up, or if that March decision to pass on Flacco comes back to haunt them even more as the regular season progresses. It’s a gamble, and the stakes are real for that locker room.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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