Many think that the New York Giants will pick a wide receiver in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but there's a chance that the team focuses on the offensive line with the 6th overall pick — and another possibility is to go all-in on a new quarterback for the future.
Suppose the Giants decide they want to target one of those WR alternatives in the first round, they will need a backup plan to bring in a pass-catcher in free agency. One option could be Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, a former first-round talent who had a tough season in Arizona.
A A panel of beat writers from Fox Sports mentioned in March that Brown could be a potential fit for the Giants, suggesting that he might be a good choice for a fresh start. “Brown has only seven touchdown catches in two seasons since Arizona traded for him with a first-round pick,” the Fox Sports crew noted. “Can he return to having over 1,000 yards and more scoring?”
The soon-to-be 27-year-old had his
only 1,000-yard season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021. He was then traded to the Arizona Cardinals , having two subpar seasons of 709 receiving yards in 12 games and just 574 yards in 14 games since then.The Fox Sports panel of reporters added that Brown is “likely to take a one-year deal to try to re-establish himself as a No. 1 receiver” — which could be interesting for a team like the Giants if they decide to try one more time with
Daniel Jones According to PFF's current projections, Brown is expected to sign a one-year contract worth $12 million in 2024..
Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown Identified as High Risk/Reward Free Agent at WR On February 21,
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon mentioned
Brown as one of six free agents who have a high level of potential risk and reward in 2024. “After five years in Marquise Brown’s career, there are still many questions about the talented but often unreliable 2019 first-round pick,” Gagnon explained. “There’s a reason the Baltimore Ravens let go of the undersized wide receiver just three years into his time there, and injuries as well as a lack of support and stability within the Arizona Cardinals offense have restricted the 26-year-old to just 1,283 yards over the last two seasons.” Moreover: “A new setting didn’t fix Brown in 2022 and 2023, but that wasn’t exactly a talent-rich environment. He could thrive in 2024 and beyond, and he will likely be paid based on that expectation, but it’s just as likely that his career will continue to struggle.”
Do the Giants really want to take a chance on Brown during a crucial offseason? It’s a valid discussion, but there’s another aspect to consider when discussing this approach in free agency.
If the Giants don't draft a rookie wide receiver like Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, there may not be many WR1 options available in free agency who actually want to sign with Big Blue.
staying in Cincinnati
. Bleacher Report NFL insider
Tee Higgins looks to be Jordan Schultz just reportedwould prefer to join a clear Super Bowl contender. And Michael Pittman Jr. that Mike Evans is also not leaving, according to Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard That puts Brown in a high position at the position in free agency.
alongside players like Calvin Ridley Gabriel Davis Giants ‘Plan to Release’ Veteran G Mark Glowinski and In case you missed it, the Giants announced their intentions to part ways with veteran guard.
Mark Glowinski
ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler was among the first on March 2.
on the story, relaying: “Giants plan to release veteran guard Mark Glowinski, sources told @JordanRaanan and me. The release saves $5.7M on the cap.” expected move , considering the financial savings and the fact that Glowinski was benched very early in the 2023 campaign. There is an expectation that the Giants are “actively gauging” the guard market in free agency,
This was an , and Glowinski could certainly be replaced by another veteran signing.If the Giants decide to target another position in round one of the NFL Draft, a buy low WR1 candidate was floated as a free agency fit for Big Blue. per Raanan, and Glowinski could certainly be replaced by another veteran signing.