US EditionComparing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to Daniel Jones as Giants QBs
- Ian Rapoport reported that the New York Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year contract worth up to $21 million on Tuesday.
- Prior to Wilson's signing, the Giants were expected to potentially draft a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, though the team could still select one.
- NFL analyst Dan Schneier suggested the move for Wilson could indicate the Giants might not pick a quarterback at No. 6, especially considering they signed Jameis Winston.
- From 2022 through 2024, Wilson and Winston had higher win percentages and touchdown averages per game than Daniel Jones , but also had higher turnover averages per game compared to Jones .
- Despite Wilson's stronger pedigree, Jameis Winston, who signed a two-year, $8 million contract, stated he expects to be the starter, setting up a competition that could influence the Giants' approach to the upcoming NFL Draft and their projected win total, which increased to 4.5 after Wilson's signing.
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Newly signed Russell Wilson says he expects to be the Giants’ starting QB this upcoming season
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. Russell Wilson has bounced around the NFL the past few years, a one-time Super Bowl winner suddenly without a consistent home while facing doubts and critics about his play. The 36-year-old quarterback is now officially at his latest stop after signing his one-year contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday, a day after agreeing to terms on the deal with what is his third team in as many years and fourth in five years. B…
Russell Wilson Challenges Fellow Giants QB Jameis Winston
He only officially signed his contract with the New York Giants on Wednesday, March 26, but Russell Wilson has already inadvertently challenged fellow quarterback Jameis Winston.Both have been added during 2025 NFL free agency, but there’s no confusion about the pecking order. At least not in Wilson’s mind.Not based on the 36-year-old telling reporters on Wednesday, “I expect to be the starter,” per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.Perhaps promising …
Comparing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to Daniel Jones as Giants QBs
The Giants have replaced Daniel Jones with two quarterbacks who have won a higher percentage of their games and gotten in the end zone more often during the past three NFL seasons. But Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston also have turned the ball over at higher rates and taken as many or more sacks than Jones has, calling into question how they’ll fare with a Giants offense that struggles to protect the quarterback. Wilson (17-24, 41.4%), with the…
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