The Giants took their shot at prying Matthew Stafford away from the Los Angeles Rams, but it was always a long shot. The Rams were never serious about moving Stafford—they were just using the Giants and Las Vegas Raiders to create leverage for a contract extension.
Once the Giants showed legitimate interest and floated real financial figures, Stafford and the Rams quickly finalized a new deal, leaving general manager Joe Schoen scrambling for a backup plan at quarterback.
The Aaron Rodgers Pivot
With Stafford off the table, the Giants still have an opportunity to add a capable veteran who can hold down the fort while setting themselves up for the future.