It has been one of the most consequential weeks in New York football, a seismic shift that featured the trade of a generational wide receiver, the acquisition of a transcendent running back, the defection of Pro Bowl safety to a divisional rival and the arrival of one of the best linebackers in the game.
What an intense start to the league year for the Giants and Jets, whose roster-defining moves will go a long way toward defining what lies ahead for the two teams that call MetLife Stadium home. By the time the dust settles on the moves made by general managers Dave Gettleman and Mike Maccagnan, it could be the Jets who end up captivating a football town that for years has been dominated by the Giants.