The New York Giants are set to give Shedeur Sanders a private workout ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but not everyone agrees it’s the right move. CBS Sports’ Dan Schneier questioned the logic behind the workout, asking, “What will a workout show them they haven’t already seen?” With the team expected to draft either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter at No. 3, the Sanders interest has raised some eyebrows.
However, there’s a strategic method to the Giants’ approach. As reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the Giants always planned to revisit Sanders after attending his pro day. It mirrors what they did last year with J.J. McCarthy. Even if Sanders isn’t their top target, the Giants are wisely doing their due diligence at quarterback — a position they’ve struggled to solidify.
Though they added veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, the long-term outlook remains unclear. Sanders could be groomed behind the vets, and his ability to read blitzes and perform under pressure has impressed analysts like NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger.
There’s also a tactical advantage to fueling Sanders rumors. It keeps the door open for trade offers from QB-hungry teams like the Saints or Raiders. Alternatively, the Giants might be gathering intel for a move down the draft board or back into Round 1 to snag a quarterback.
With Sanders’ star power and the team’s ongoing rebuild, keeping his name in play benefits the Giants—whether they draft him or leverage the interest to improve their draft position.
The New York Giants are set to give Shedeur Sanders a private workout ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, but not everyone agrees it’s the right move. CBS Sports’ Dan Schneier questioned the logic behind the workout, asking, “What will a workout show them they haven’t already seen?” With the team expected to draft either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter at No. 3, the Sanders interest has raised some eyebrows.
However, there’s a strategic method to the Giants’ approach. As reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, the Giants always planned to revisit Sanders after attending his pro day. It mirrors what they did last year with J.J. McCarthy. Even if Sanders isn’t their top target, the Giants are wisely doing their due diligence at quarterback — a position they’ve struggled to solidify.
Though they added veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, the long-term outlook remains unclear. Sanders could be groomed behind the vets, and his ability to read blitzes and perform under pressure has impressed analysts like NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger.
There’s also a tactical advantage to fueling Sanders rumors. It keeps the door open for trade offers from QB-hungry teams like the Saints or Raiders. Alternatively, the Giants might be gathering intel for a move down the draft board or back into Round 1 to snag a quarterback.
With Sanders’ star power and the team’s ongoing rebuild, keeping his name in play benefits the Giants—whether they draft him or leverage the interest to improve their draft position.
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