The New York Giants are searching for a quarterback this offseason and Jameis Winston is searching for a new home. Are the two a match?
Former Giants running back Saquon Barkley certainly thinks so.
During Super Bowl LIX media day on Monday, Winston approached Barkley’s podium on behalf of FOX Sports and asked a somewhat self-serving question: “I’m a free agent, I don’t really got no job. Who’s gonna sign me in free agency?”
Barkley didn’t hesitate.
“I think New York needs a quarterback right now,” he said.
Asked to specify, Barkley clarified he meant the Giants.
Winston loves the idea, apparently.
“Would I really sign with the Giants? Absolutely,” Winston told NJ Advance Media. “I want to keep playing and do what I do best.”
Ironically, Winston even called the Giants “we” in a Freudian slip when discussing head coach Brian Daboll and his offense. Perhaps he knows something the rest of us do not.
“I have a ton of respect for coach Brian Daboll, the things he does offensively,” Winston said. “I think we have a young — woah! They have a young roster. But they have a young roster that’s ready to win. They’re ready to bounce back. I know they’re hungry over there.”
The Giants need both a veteran bridge quarterback and a young rookie to come in and learn, and perhaps Winston is that guy. He’s the anti-Daniel Jones, never fearing the 50-50 passes down the field. He’s a risk-taker but may not possess the accuracy Daboll requires.
In 105 career games, Winston has completed 61.2 percent of his passes for 24,225 yards, 154 touchdowns, and 111 interceptions. He’s also rushed for 1,297 yards and 12 additional touchdowns.
