NFL Trade Rumors: Giants linked with move for 2-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback

The New York Giants are not sold on their quarterback Daniel Jones. They recently declined to pick up his fifth-year option, meaning the 2022-23 campaign will be the final season of his rookie contract. The Giants are now reportedly considering adding another quarterback to their roster.

There aren't many big-name quarterbacks still available this offseason. The Cleveland Browns landed Deshaun Watson, while Russell Wilson went to the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers signed Baker Mayfield.

One name that has been in the headlines throughout the offseason is Jimmy Garoppolo. The San Francisco 49ers' quarterback has now been linked with the New York Giants by NFL analyst David Carr.

Garoppolo has proven to be a capable quarterback over the years. The 49er learned under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick during his time with the New England Patriots, where he won two Super Bowl rings as a backup.

During his time in San Francisco, Garoppolo led the team to a Super Bowl. Unfortunately for 49ers fans they lost the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

New York might use Jimmy Garoppolo to mentor Daniel Jones, who was the sixth overall pick in the 2019 draft. However, it seems more likely that Garoppolo will be Jones' replacement.

Garoppolo is very likely to be traded this offseason, as the 49ers are set to move ahead with sophomore quarterback Trey Lance.

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What a Jimmy Garoppolo trade might mean for the New York Giants

NFC Wild Card Playoffs - San Francisco 49ers v Dallas Cowboys

If New York does make this trade, it would signify a few things. Most importantly, it would mean they are looking to win this coming season, rather than continue to build. Garoppolo is entering the last year of his contract and is 30 years old. He comes with a lot of experience and a dependable pair of hands.

The Giants will likely be looking to commit to him in the long term, which would be bad news for Daniel Jones. Garoppolo is too expensive to just be a mentor for what looks to be a future free agent.

Even with Jimmy Garoppolo on the roster, the Giants are unlikely to contend for the Super Bowl. But trading for him would certainly make them more competitive, particularly in the NFC East.

It could boost them over the Philadelphia Eagles, who are probably the second-best team in the division. It will likely make them a better side than the Washington Commanders too. It isn't likely to make them better than the Dallas Cowboys, although that matchup would definitely be a lot harder to call with Garoppolo leading New York.

With Garoppolo calling the shots, New York could potentially make the postseason. New York haven't been to the playoffs since the 2016 campaign, when they lost 38-13 in the Wild Card round to the Green Bay Packers.

Interestingly, the Giants do have a history of winning the Super Bowl the hard way. Their last two Super Bowl winning campaigns (2007 and 2011 seasons) followed 9-7 and 10-6 regular seasons. Perhaps with Garoppolo under center, history could repeat itself.