The New York Giants are clearly a win-now team, judging by some of their moves in the offseason over the past few years.

As Eli Manning plays his final years with the team, it’s muy importante that the team provides him with all the necessary tools in order to get it done.

So, here are four draft trades that would significantly enhance the roster for the upcoming season, all of which shouldn’t involve trading their first-round pick.

4. Trading For Joe Staley

The San Francisco 49ers are in rebuilding mode and the idea of acquiring Kirk Cousins has died down of late (unless they wind up making a draft trade of their own for Cousins).

Offensive tackle Joe Staley is one of the only proven players they have left on their roster and even at his age (turning 33 at the start of the season), he’s still playing at a high level (peep the Pro Football Focus image below).

Considering there aren’t any offensive lineman worth taking in the first-round, the only way to supplant Ereck Flowers from his position would be to acquire a player like Staley.

Compensation: 2nd or 3rd round pick

3. Trading For Zach Strief

Can somebody tell me what’s going on with the New Orleans Saints?

For the fourth time in the last five years, with future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees still under center, New Orleans has finished the season under .500.

Are they rebuilding or are they just lost?

If they happen to go the route of rebuilding, especially with Brees getting up there in age, Zach Strief would be a huge upgrade for the Giants in a potential trade.

Over the last four years, Strief has posted a PFF grade over 80 in each season while ranking as the league’s 12th-best tackle last season (86.8).

Compensation: 3rd round pick



2. Trading For Antonio Gates

At the end of his career, Tony Gonzalez took his talents to the Atlanta Falcons via trade, with the hope he’d finally win a title.

Antonio Gates is in a similar situation, being that he’s on a rebuilding Chargers team, a team he’s spent his entire career with.

A trade for Gates would give the Giants a two-way tight end – something they don’t have – and legitimate experience at the position.

In a tough situation, with the team trying to groom tight end Hunter Henry, Gates still caught over 50 passes and seven touchdowns.

His cap number is less than $6 million which fits his production level.

Compensation: 5th or 6th round pick

1. Trading For Cordy Glenn

After signing a massive contract last offseason season, Cordy Glenn’s cap number is less than $7 million for this upcoming season.

But with his cap number escalating into the double digits over the next three seasons, his trade value could fall into the Giants’ favor.

In each of the last four seasons, he’s posted a PFF grade over 80.

Compensation: 3rd or 4th round pick