Quarterback Russell Wilson no longer looks the part of a traditional NFL hero, but New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll want him to come to their rescue regardless.

The front office has assembled a promising roster equipped to sneak up on many teams and pundits next season. The last piece of the puzzle could be the most important, though.

The one-year, $21.5 million contract the Super Bowl XLVIII MVP signed in March is irrelevant since only $10.5 million is guaranteed.

The Pros

The Cons

And is that not the hope when an organization signs a former champ to a one-year deal? A nine-win season would be a welcome and notable improvement for all involved, but it does not guarantee long-term prosperity. The Wilson experiment, at best, is temporary. And if it becomes more than that, it will cost the organization a pretty penny.

While the upside outweighs the drawbacks for Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll, two men trying to extend their stay in the Meadowlands, there are risks concerning the squad’s big-picture outlook. Signing Wilson may also alter how the Giants address the 2025 NFL Draft, potentially leading to missed opportunities in the long run.

If they pass on Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in favor of a player who fits a win-now mindset, and he becomes a flourishing NFL quarterback somewhere else, Giants fans will have stomach pains until the end of time.

Final thoughts on the Russell Wilson move

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