You cannot grade on a curve when it comes to selecting a quarterback in the NFL draft. If the Giants are to take one with the No. 2 pick Thursday night, they would have to do just that — lower their standards just enough to restock the most important position on the field.
The question may come down to this: Forget about potential greatness. Is there the next Jared Goff out there and, if so, is that a high enough ceiling for Eli Manning’s successor?
There is strong sentiment inside the organization to sit at No. 2 and, if the Browns take Sam Darnold — that remains the most likely scenario — gleefully take running back Saquon Barkley, who instantly upgrades everything — and we mean everything — with the entire offensive operation.