The New York Giants have a decision to make with the sixth overall pick. Should they draft a quarterback?

With the 2019 NFL Draft being a few days away, rumors are swirling around each team. The New York Giants have had plenty of stories surrounding them and the sixth overall pick. Some of the talks consist of the Giants looking to draft a quarterback, more specifically Dwayne Haskins, with the 6th overall pick. Drafting any quarterback not named Kyler Murray with the 6th pick will be a huge mistake especially since they have the 17th overall pick as well.

Lack of talent

The skill gap for this year’s quarterback class falls drastically after Murray. For the rest of the class, none of them are better than any defensive lineman, linebacker, or offensive lineman that will be available at six but not 17. Haskins is good but he is not 6th overall good, and in some eyes, he is not first round good. Drew Lock and Daniel Jones are both considered “second tier” behind Murray and Haskins. Lock has been labeled as inconsistent and a risk taker who can scare away scouts. Jones, on the other hand, was coached by Peyton and Eli Manning’s college coach but still put up subpar numbers.

I don’t really understand why Dwayne Haskins’ perceived draft status has plummeted so much lately. Still my QB2 behind Murray and those two are the only prospects I really like. Lock and especially Jones hype has gotten crazy. — Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 16, 2019

Better options

This draft class is loaded with players who can be day one starters. With the sixth pick, the Giants can draft a franchise player. Ed Oliver and Devin White are just two players that should be available at six and can be defensive building blocks. Jawaan Taylor and Jonah Williams are the best offensive line prospects in the draft, and both of them will be available at six. Any of those players are franchise building blocks and will be day one starters. Another option would be to trade down. By trading down, the Giants would stockpile picks in this year’s draft and next year’s. Getting more picks for the 2020 draft would be a smart idea since next year’s quarterback class is light years ahead of this one.

LT Jonah Williams should definitely start at tackle, but you see why some think he would be a premier guard. He is so quick and smooth when he pulls. Then throws in a little attitude at the end. pic.twitter.com/Ef9XwJhZap — Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) April 12, 2019

Those two reasons alone show why drafting a quarterback at six is not the smartest move for New York. Beefing up the offensive line, building a solid defense, and getting another receiver should be their first priority. Once the Giants build an intimidating defense and get Saquon Barkley help, they will be in good shape. If the Giants do want to become an NFL dynasty, they need to make the right decisions, starting with this draft.