First off—Big Blue just pressed the panic button… That too, with the Russell Wilson-sized fist. It’s not a joke anymore. The Giants, a franchise so allergic to stability at quarterback they make carousel rides look steady, just brought in Russ. Yes, that soon-to-be 37-year-old QB (in November 2025) who has made it clear that he wants to be the “starting QB” wherever he goes. That’s why Pittsburgh didn’t call him back. But the Giants did.

What’s funny is that, after a 3-14 season, they think the DangeRussWilson could be their saving grace. However, let’s hope this ride doesn’t end with Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen packing boxes. The move? Bold.

By giving Wilson (36) a deal packed with up to $10.5 million in incentives—including payouts tied directly to playing time and wins—they essentially promised him a real shot at the starting job, despite his decline. At the same time, they have given Winston, 31, a two-year, $8 million contract with $5.25 million guaranteed and similar performance-based bonuses.

This indicates the team is hedging its bets, preparing for Wilson to fail while needing a fallback veteran. Or maybe we are reading between the lines, a little too much. But there’s a reason. See, the Giants were once sniffing around Shedeur Sanders. Dianna Russini even said, “There was a time where I felt strongly that the Giants wanted Shedeur as their top pick.”

But that was before Russ joined the squad. Now? That vibe has shifted. Dramatically. “You don’t want to take a quarterback and redshirt him… that doesn’t make sense,” Dianna added on the Scoop City. And she’s right. Handing Winston and Russ the contracts suggests that Daboll isn’t coaching for next year—he’s coaching for right now. Redshirting a QB? That’s a luxury you get when your job isn’t dangling over a volcano.

Chase Daniel wasn’t sugarcoating either: “They are telling the world that Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston are better than QB2, QB3, or QB4 right now.” Translation: we’re not rolling the dice on a rookie unless he can win us seven games and save some jobs.

It’s like they saw how the Raiders are moving and copied their playbook as it is. Because make no mistake—this isn’t about building for 2026. This is a front office and coaching staff doing whatever it takes to not get fired before Thanksgiving. A rookie with growing pains? Not gonna cut it.

But the Russell Wilson move doesn’t guarantee anything. Wilson’s numbers were fine in Pittsburgh—16 TDs to 5 picks. What went wrong? He couldn’t do one job he was asked to do. Break the playoff curse. 5 Ls in the last 5 games. The Steelers were out of the postseason run, one game in, yet again! Now here we are. Another task up ahead.

This time, it is MetLife in December with Daboll sweating out every possession. The fanbase? They’re skeptical, if not flat-out cynical. And the whispers are now sirens: how many wins does Russ need to deliver to make Giants fans believe in this regime again? Eight? Nine? A wildcard berth? No one’s buying smoke and mirrors anymore. But there’s an out for Brian from this rut.

Dan Orlovsky, the man with the plan for Brian Daboll?

Alright, Giants fans—let’s talk about the fire under Brian Daboll’s seat. It’s not just hot. It’s third-degree. But ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky has just slid over with a cool towel and a three-part survival kit for Daboll’s 2025 lifeline. Here’s how it goes: 1) Take Travis Hunter if he’s there. 2) If not, grab Abdul Carter. 3) No Hunter? No Carter? Trade back. That’s the blueprint. And it might be a calculated chess move from Orlovsky.

So why Hunter or Carter? Let’s start there. The Titans look locked in on Cam Ward at No. 1, and the Browns could take Abdul Carter right before the Giants pick at No. 3. So that leaves the pick open for Travis Hunter. And if either of those premium non-QBs falls? Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen will have to pounce.

Hunter’s a two-way unicorn with sauce for days is a rare two-way phenom who dominated as both a shutdown corner and a dynamite of a receiver, racking up 15 touchdowns and intercepting four passes. His ability to instantly elevate both sides of the ball makes him a dream pick.

Meanwhile, Carter is a relentless force off the edge. A top-five prospect. Fudge that! He’s the pick, according to him. “When crunch time comes around and you need somebody to make that big play, I make that big play,” Carter admitted to being one of the best at what he does. And boy, he pairs nastily with Brian Burns and Thibodeaux. You don’t pass on that kind of firepower just because your job’s on the line. Unless, of course, you think a trade back gets you your guy and a pick buffet.

Now, trading down only works if a team is thirsty enough to leap for Hunter or Carter. Say, the Patriots? They’re sitting right behind at No. 4 and already have Drake Maye. So they’re not QB hunting—they’re in best-player-available mode.

They might cough up a third and a fourth to move up just one spot. And if Sanders or even Jalen Milroe is still around later? The Giants could use pick No. 34 and maybe a third to jump back into Round 1. It makes sense, too. Russ and Winston’s signings have cleared the air that they are not playing the long game. So, why not build the roster around that? Then, draft a franchise QB in 2026.

That’s where Dan brings the whole idea of Carter (strongly favored) and Hunter (if available). Orlovsky’s suggestion has some sense to it. One that you might have to see, keeping your grudges aside.