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To trade up from No. 34, the Giants would need to be mindful of leap-frogging the Browns if they intend to take a quarterback with their second pick. The 20th pick, owned by the Broncos, could be the sweet spot to ensure the Giants get their choice of the second-tier quarterbacks because the Steelers are also in the market for a QB with the 21st pick.
The Jimmy Johnson trade chart isn’t a perfect guide, but it’s at least a reference point (and something the Giants use). The 20th pick is worth 850 points on the Johnson chart. The 34th pick is worth 560 points. To make up the difference on the chart, the Giants would need to deal a third-round pick (No. 65) and a fifth-round pick (No. 154), although future picks could be included to reduce the cost in 2025 capital. No one would complain about that price if the Giants found their franchise QB in such a trade.
According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, an anonymous high-ranking AFC scout said there is “real chatter” around the league that Dart could be taken ahead of Sanders, which was incomprehensible just over a month ago.
ESPN’s Matt Miller backed Jackson’s report, noting that he spoke to a scout who predicted Dart would go before Sanders. The scout added that multiple teams have Dart ranked ahead of Sanders on their draft board due to the belief that Dart has “better physical traits” and “more developmental upside.”
One of the things that’s been discussed about Sanders is how he handles his meetings with teams that might be interested in selecting him. That topic came up during a Thursday appearance on NFL Network and Sanders said he is always going to be himself even though he knows that might not be what some teams want to hear during their visits.
“When I go visit these coaches and when I go to all these different franchises, I ask them...
