Giants news, 1/29: Upgrading the defensive backfield, Mike Kafka, Joe Schoen, more headlines

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Schoen believes the Giants will have a leg up from having two coaches at the Shrine Bowl and five at the Senior Bowl.

"To me, it's a competitive advantage," Schoen said. "They're in the meetings with these kids. They get to know who's on time, who's late, who's early, who can learn the playbook. To me, it's just a competitive advantage for us, and fortunately our coaches are willing to participate in the process and they're all in on it. They do really good write-ups on the kids. It helped us last year."

Shane Bowen getting head coaching experience

Shane Bowen is checking in from the Shrine Bowl where he's the West Team's head coach

Full interview : https://t.co/mdhIkFBL4h pic.twitter.com/ADjJipePqr — New York Giants (@Giants) January 27, 2025

As for the players the Giants might be interested in and actually select in the later rounds, many of those prospects will be showcased this week in what is considered possibly the strongest roster ever at the Senior Bowl. This is the second year that draft-eligible underclassmen are allowed to participate in the Senior Bowl, which creates an influx of talent.

It's been a rough year for the Giants both on the field and off it watching Saquon Barkley advance to the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. If there is one thing they can hang their hat on, however, is that they have found a legit No. 1 receiver in Malik Nabers. The rookie pass catcher flashed brilliance in his first season in the league and topped 1,200 yards in just 15 games played. Once New York solidifies its quarterback situation, Nabers is primed for an explosive sophomore season.

Giants coach John Egorugwu leads defense at the Shrine Bowl

ILB Coach John Egorugwu on being the DC for the West Team at Shrine Bowl

Full interview : https://t.co/ho0zfBHJv3 pic.twitter.com/PbhkvSR6Kh — New York Giants (@Giants) January 28, 2025

Russell Wilson to the Giants. The G-Men reportedly had eyes on Wilson before the former Super Bowl champion signed with Pittsburgh, and now that Daniel Jones is gone, they could use his veteran arm again. We think the Las Vegas Raiders could leapfrog New York via trade for a top rookie quarterback, putting the club in desperation mode.

Twenty-one years ago, the Giants drafted a quarterback from Mississippi — Eli Manning — and he wound up bringing them two Super Bowl championships. Now, they need a franchise quarterback again. Could they find that guy at Ole Miss?

Well, if they do, it would be a much bigger surprise than what Manning accomplished. But Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart — who, like Manning, was a three-year college starter — is generating some buzz leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.

Around the league

Jalen Hurts is “the right guy at the right time for the right team” | Bleeding Green Nation

Brian Schottenheimer believes Cowboys can win 'quickly' | ESPN.com

Cowboys hire Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator | Pro Football Talk

Dallas Cowboys hiring Brian Schottenheimer doesn’t maximize Dak Prescott winning chances | Blogging The Boys

Dan Quinn and Adam Peters talk about earned scars, free agency, and their offseason vision | Hogs Haven

This Commanders season was magical, but what comes next is more important, and it has to be even better | CBSSports.com

Browns GM Andrew Berry not interested in trading Myles Garrett: 'We want him to retire here' | NFL.com

Josh Allen throws support behind Sean McDermott, 'extremely confident' coach can lead Bills to Super Bowl | CBSSports.com

Raiders owner Mark Davis - Tom Brady fills void left by Jon Gruden | ESPN.com

Woody Johnson admits Jets need him “to be a better owner” | Pro Football Talk

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich on regrets from stint as Jets interim: I learned 'the value of truth-tellers on your staff' | NFL.com

Steelers owner on George Pickens - ‘We’d like to see him grow’ | ESPN.com

Lions hiring Broncos passing game assistant John Morton as new offensive coordinator | NFL.com

Liam Coen on leaving Bucs for Jags: "It came down to business" | Pro Football Talk

Bengals TE Erick All Jr. expected to miss 2025 season due to ACL | The Athletic

Chiefs-Bills clash in AFC Championship Game smashes TV ratings, averages 57.7 million viewers: Source | The Athletic

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