NY Giants trade deadline analysis: Nothing happened, and that’s OK
| Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The New York Giants tried to make a splash at the NFL trade deadline.
Key points
- John Harbaugh and the Giants will go forward without making any trades at the deadline.
- In the days leading up to the deadline, we watched the Jacksonville Jaguars make multiple trades — including outrageously giving the Philadelphia Eagles first- and second-round picks for defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
- I went on record a few days ago saying that I thought the Giants should make another run at Taylor, but that the price couldn’t be more than the second-round pick plus that they had already offered.
On Monday, I asked Harbaugh about the idea of trying not to make an emotional decision at the trade deadline with the excitement of defeating the Philadelphia Eagles and leading the division being fresh.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said an hour before the deadline that he would be excited to have the “right player” join the team as it tries to win its first NFC East title since 2011.
Additional details
- Running back Jonathan Taylor was, of course, the player the Giants had targeted as a difference-maker for their offense — for this season and at least a couple of years to come.
- Buccaneers RB Kenny Gainwell: Another intriguing option as a complement to Cam Skattebo — rather than someone, like Taylor, who would take over as the Giants’ sure-thing No.
- Is it a good thing for the Giants, and for the organization, and the team?” Taylor would have made the Giants stronger right now.
- Colts DT Grover Stewart: The most likely defensive tackle to land with the Giants, considering the current state of the Colts.
- Colts WR Josh Downs: The Giants most likely will add a running back or a defensive tackle (or both), not a wide receiver.
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