Sometimes the best long-term plans start by accident, and for the New York Giants, 2025 might be exactly that.
It’s a transitional year, but not a fluke.
It’s the lull before the storm—or perhaps the peaceful ascent before a true chance to compete again.
Why is 2025 the bridge year and not the destination?
Let us be clear: 2025 is about survival. It isn’t about Super Bowl dreams or unrealistic expectations.
The Giants signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston for a single reason: to hold the fort and buy time.
The real future starts with Jaxson Dart, the 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a quarterback with talent, upside, and, most importantly, affordability.
Unlike top-five picks, Dart’s contract is far less expensive, giving the Giants a unique edge.
They now have a rookie quarterback and enough cap space to put together a whole roster.
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll are under pressure to build around a low-cost quarterback.
However, the Dart selection may have bought them some extra time.
It’s unlikely that managing partner John Mara wants to eat the rest of their five-year contracts.
Instead, Schoen and Daboll will likely have at least two more seasons to develop Dart and restructure the offense around him.
If they can demonstrate momentum and progress, even if they only win six or seven games, they will most likely pass the next round of evaluations.
The roster might be better than people realize
Defensively, the Giants might have one of the best young cores in the NFL.
They’ve added Abdul Carter, Darius Alexander, Jevon Holland, and Paulson Adebo, giving defensive coordinator Shane Bowen the tools to succeed.
If he can’t elevate this group, the job becomes a top-tier destination for any coach or assistant looking to call plays in 2026.
Offensively, the line must remain healthy — a big “if” — but if it does, they’ve created something useful.
The addition of Malik Nabers gives them a legitimate WR1 for the first time in years.
With Theo Johnson at tight end and Tyrone Tracy and Cam Skattebo in the backfield, things are suddenly looking good.
A well-timed window to take a leap in 2026.
Here’s the plan: use 2025 to stabilize the ship and prepare Dart to take over confidently in 2026.
Get the roster fiscally efficient, continue to establish a core, and give Dart the tools he needs to thrive from the start.
If they succeed, they will approach the next offseason with money, momentum, and maybe a budding franchise quarterback, something they have lacked for more than a decade.
For the first time in a long time, the Giants might’ve fallen onto the proper blueprint.
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