Mara supports Giants drafting QB early

New York Giants co-owner John Mara is giving the team the go-ahead to draft a signal-caller in the first round.

"If they fall in love with a quarterback and believe that it's worth pick No. 6 or moving up, I certainly would support that," Mara told reporters Monday, including ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

Mara added that the Giants' front office told him this year's draft class is the "most talented group (of quarterbacks) to come out in years."

"They've gone to some of the pro day, we've had some of those guys in. I don't think they're even close to making a final determination yet as to which way we're going to go on that," Mara said.

New York holds the No. 6 overall selection in a draft headlined by several talented passers, including Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and J.J. McCarthy, among others.

However, Mara said he's still confident in quarterback Daniel Jones, who's recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2023 campaign early. Jones signed a four-year, $160-million extension in the previous offseason before posting just two touchdowns and six interceptions in six games last campaign. Head coach Brian Daboll recently confirmed that the former first-round pick will remain the starter to begin next season if he's healthy.

New York also added Drew Lock to the QB room for insurance behind Jones.

Mara said he doesn't envision a problem with Jones competing against a rookie for the starting role ahead of the 2024 campaign.

"Why not let them both compete? Let them both compete and let the better man win," the owner added.

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