They need a quarterback in the lineup.

It’s no secret that the New York Giants will need a quarterback in 2024.

In fact, Big Blue needs to bolster its quarterback room this offseason, as general manager Joe Schoen has repeatedly said. That’s not exactly taking a risk, though, with Daniel Jones recovering from an ACL tear and Tyrod Taylor scheduled to become a free agent.

Do the Giants decide to get a seasoned backup to complement Jones and Tommy DeVito, their third string player? Is a quarterback prospect selected to develop behind the aforementioned quarterback duo?

The G-Men were advised to choose the younger option in a mock draft from Big Blue View’s Ed Valentine on February 4. However, this new scenario proposed delaying the selection of a signal-caller until round three. Valentine selected Spencer Rattler, a quarterback for South Carolina, with selection No. 70.

He clarified, “The Giants have to take a shot at a quarterback at some point in the upcoming draft.” “Why not right now with a quarterback who was once projected as a top five pick and has first-round arm talent?”

It is true that Rattler was a highly anticipated passer who could make every throw when he first entered the collegiate ranks. In 2020, he even scored a 172.6 passing rating at Oklahoma (3,031).

yards, with 34 touchdowns in all.

Sadly, Rattler was benched in 2021 due to his tendency for turnovers and poor choices. His fame quickly diminished as he transferred to South Carolina, where he had even more ups and downs over the course of two seasons, with 37 passing touchdowns and 20 interceptions.

Possible QB Target for the Giants Senior Bowl MVP is Spencer Rattler.
Rattler was the quarterback whose stock rose the most at the Senior Bowl. By the end of the competition, the South Carolina player had won MVP honors and everyone was talking about the 6-foot-1 gunslinger.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic stated that Rattler “showed off his outstanding arm talent and delivered well-timed, tight spirals to all levels of the field.” “He also demonstrated the ability to layer throws, allowing his receivers to get open and score.”

According to Chris Pflum of Big Blue View,

Rattler left a favorable impact, they said.

Proceeding: “Every quarterback had a few standout plays, and Rattler undoubtedly displayed the physical attributes that previously elevated him to the status of a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy.” However, no one has ever seriously questioned Spencer Rattler’s arm strength or movement. Rattler demonstrated consistency, which was exactly what was required of him.

Brugler was unsure, but Pflum speculated that “his performance left scouts saying that he was the most impressive passer of the weekend.”

haste (both psychologically and physically) to fend off the rush,” Brugler said. “I don’t think Rattler dramatically improved his draft grade this week, but he made a solid impression. These practices don’t really give evaluators a chance to answer that question.”

Could Spencer Rattler be Brian Daboll’s high-risk arm to try and develop?
Head coach of the Giants Brian Daboll worked wonders with another high-risk, high-reward quarterback prospect in Josh Allen. Although Rattler is far from being a top-10 pick and Allen is still one, this developmental path may allow the club to access one of its finest players.

advantages.

Why not give Rattler a shot considering that Shea Tierney, Daboll, and (perhaps) current offensive coordinator Mike Kafka are all involved in the quarterback room?

On January 12, Damian Parson of the Draft Network called him “one of the most enticing QB prospects available.”

The scouting specialist concluded, “Rattler projects as a starting NFL quarterback with a good ceiling.” “He has the physical prowess and mental maturity to develop into a top 12–15 quarterback.”

Rattler’s capacity to “uplift and elevate average-at-best talent” at South Carolina was also acknowledged by Parson.

The finest aspect? Rattler would work with the NYG’s present schedule.

Valentine said in his hypothetical draft, “Drafting a quarterback [in round three] doesn’t bring about an immediate 2024 quarterback controversy.” “The Giants are not obligated to let go of Daniel Jones following the 2024 campaign. It doesn’t guarantee that Rattler will be the starting quarterback in the future, nor does it keep them from