Three receivers New York Giants should target before the NFL trade deadline
It’s without question that the New York Giants have been the biggest surprise in the NFL through the first seven weeks of the season.
After five consecutive years of double-digit losses and a rookie head coach installed, few could have fathomed that the team would be 6-1 as they prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. But head coach Brian Daboll has shown the leadership qualities of a veteran coach and has his team playing smart and fundamentally sound football.
Saquon Barkley is an MVP candidate as his 906 all-purpose yards lead the NFL. Daniel Jones’ turnover woes are a thing of the past as he’s playing the best football of his career. Plus, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale has his unit clicking on all cylinders as they’re giving up just 18.6 yards per game — which is sixth-best in the NFL.
With 10 games remaining in the season, the Giants seem poised to make their first playoff appearance since 2016. However, there is one area that’s preventing them from being a legit Super Bowl contender and that’s the absence of a true number-one receiver. That’s what Big Blue’s passing game has lacked all year, as they currently have the 30th-ranked passing attack in the league.
Rookie Wan’Dale Robinson has established himself as Jones’ go-to guy since returning from his sprained MCL in Week 1, but at 5-foot-8 and 185 pounds, he doesn’t have the physical presence of a true number-one receiver. Fortunately for New York, there are a few players on the trade market ahead of the November 1 NFL trade deadline.
Let’s take a look at three talented wide receivers the New York Giants could target in the next week.