**Giants Urged to Pursue Matthew Stafford in Franchise-Altering Trade — But Is It Realistic?**
ESPN’s *Get Up* sparked a heated debate over the New York Giants’ potential pursuit of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, with analyst Mike Tannenbaum making an impassioned case for the move. “1,000%—if I’m Giants GM Joe Schoen, I’m not hanging up until Stafford is a Giant,” Tannenbaum declared, arguing Stafford could instantly reset the franchise’s bleak narrative after years of Daniel Jones inconsistency and Saquon Barkley drama. “He’d be a stabilizing force… something they desperately need.”
Stafford, 36, is reportedly available after the Rams granted his agent permission to explore trades. Coming off a 3,762-yard, 20-TD season that propelled Los Angeles to the NFC Divisional Round, the veteran could attract interest from the Raiders, Steelers, Browns, or even a reworked deal with the Rams. But Tannenbaum’s Giants pitch faced sharp pushback.
Field Yates argued the Raiders are a far more appealing destination, citing Las Vegas’ stronger supporting cast and stable coaching under Tom Brady-linked ownership. “If Stafford leaves L.A., the Raiders’ allure over the Giants isn’t close,” Yates said. Mike Greenberg and Damien Woody amplified the skepticism, roasting New York’s dire situation: a shaky offensive line, a “wind tunnel” home stadium, a front office and coaching staff on thin ice, and a brutal NFC East division.
“The Giants are a disaster. Why would Stafford risk joining a regime that could be fired, leaving him stranded?” Woody said. Greenberg added, “If things go wrong, his legacy gets buried in that mess.”
While the Giants’ $46.9M cap space (post-record NFL cap hike) *could* facilitate a deal, the consensus leans toward Stafford prioritizing contenders over rebuilds. For New York, the gamble hinges on whether Stafford’s leadership outweighs the glaring roster flaws that critics say make Big Blue a career dead end for aging stars.
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