The New York Giants needed to vastly improve at quarterback this offseason after a dismal showing in 2024, where they averaged less than 1.0 passing touchdown per game (0.9), the only NFL team to do so. They were also 28th in passing yards per game (189.9) and had no current or future answers on their roster.
That prompted team co-owner John Mara to direct general manager Joe Schoen to go out and fix the problem for both the short and long term this offseason. Schoen went to work quickly and landed two veterans in free agency and a prized rookie in the draft to get the fan base buzzing.
Next week at training camp, the new unit will be on the field for the public to see for the first time.
Here is a quick preview of what to expect.
Coaching staff
Mike Kafka (offensive coordinator), Shea Tierney (unit coach, passing game coordinator), Chad Hall (assistant)
Kafka is in his fourth year on the job, and it looks as if head coach Brian Daboll is ready to empower him fully as the play caller. Tierney has also been here four seasons and enters his second season running the passing game. Hall was hired this past offseason. He was a star running back in college at Air Force who most recently coached the wide receivers in Jacksonville and Buffalo.
Starter
Russell Wilson
The 36-year-old Wilson was inked to a one-year, incentive-laden deal this offseason to possibly serve as a bridge for a young quarterback. He has blended in nicely thus far, imparting his experience and professionalism to his teammates. The real benefit will come when the Giants open up their deep passing attack, as Wilson is one of the top deep throwers in the NFL. But…he will be on a shorter leash than usual, as the Giants have multiple options lined up behind him.
Others
Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito, Jaxson Dart (rookie)
Winston can play and play well at times. He is a boom-or-bust option who can both explode and implode. The Giants will use him only when necessary. He does, however, add experience and flair to the quarterback room and keeps things light. DeVito was brought back because he is the only one who knows the offense, and given the team’s recent injury history, it pays to have a familiar face around. Dart is the future, though, and this season is all about getting him ramped up to take over the starting role.
Outlook
Gone are the likes of Daniel Jones and Drew Lock and replaced with what the Giants beleive is their most talented and deepest quarterback room in years. As stated, Wilson will be asked to stabilize and then re-establish the passing game while the Giants ready themselves for the Dart era. Winston will serve as depth and DeVito will be kept around in case of emergency.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants 2025 training camp preview: Quarterbacks