The New York Giants’ offense last season was almost painful to watch. Averaging just 189.9 passing yards per game, they ranked among the league’s bottom five, and they finished second to last in scoring, racking up only 16.1 points per game – just a tick better than the struggling Cleveland Browns.
Nothing flowed for them. With a revolving door at quarterback and a dire shortage of playmakers, their offensive approach felt stale and predictable from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.
That’s where the arrivals of Russell Wilson—and to a lesser extent, Jameis Winston—come into play. While Wilson may not be the Super Bowl-winning quarterback he once was, he brings a crucial element the Giants have sorely missed since Eli Manning hung up his cleats: the ability to stretch the field and command respect from opposing defenses. With Wilson at the helm, the Giants have a genuine chance to emerge from the offensive basement, at the very least becoming a functional unit.
For those dreaming of a more dynamic offense, Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton has proposed an intriguing idea: “Draft Travis Hunter so Russell Wilson can throw several moon balls to him for big plays on offense.”
Imagine what adding Travis Hunter to this team could mean. If the Giants hope to become anything close to watchable in 2025, revitalizing their passing game is essential. Last year, moving the ball downfield felt like an uphill battle every single week. They tied for dead last in the league with only 34 pass plays of 20-plus yards. Fans certainly deserved a better spectacle than what was served up.
Wilson and Winston possess the arm talent necessary to turn things around, but they’ll need receivers who can create separation and win their matchups downfield. While Malik Nabers is on the path to stardom, he can’t shoulder the burden alone. This is precisely where Hunter could become a game-changer. Adding a player of his caliber could finally be the key to unlocking the deep passing game that has eluded this franchise for far too long.
Consider Wilson’s performances in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers ranked eighth in completions of 20-plus yards, tallying 55 such passes last season. While Wilson wasn’t the sole reason for that success—Justin Fields started the first six games—his ability to capitalize on deeper routes was clearly a catalyst for the decisive switch to Wilson when they sought more verticality in their passing attack.
Now picture Wilson orchestrating an offense with both Nabers and Hunter lined up outside. That combination could be nothing short of electric.
Moton’s suggestion may be concise, but its implications are significant. Drafting Hunter with the No. 3 pick wouldn’t magically fix all the Giants’ problems, but it would establish a renewed identity for the team: fast, fun, and capable of making big plays in the aerial game. Plus, Hunter’s versatility as a cornerback adds even more value to his selection.
So, if general manager Joe Schoen wants to ease the pressure on everyone involved in this franchise, selecting Hunter might just be the best place to start. It’s time for some moon shots in East Rutherford!
