The New York Giants hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and it is the greatest asset they've owned since the 2004 NFL Draft when they held the No. 4 overall pick. If the Giants aren't going to select their next franchise quarterback to succeed the 37-year-old Eli Manning, the only way to maximize the value of this asset is to trade it to a team who will take their next franchise quarterback. This isn't the 2004 quarterback class, but in our estimate, Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Baker Mayfield are just a notch below. Unlike the 2004 class, this quarterback group also has two high-upside wildcards in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, both of whom will likely also be selected in the first round.

Today, we're going to break down eight draft trade scenarios for the Giants that could interested general manager Dave Gettleman's at some point in the draft process. If he gets the call, should he pull the trigger? We'll access that question and break down what each trade could look like.

1. Giants trade with the Denver Broncos

The most likely trade scenario for the Giants will be to move from No. 2 to No. 5 with the Broncos. There has been recent chatter suggesting the Broncos might not be looking to land their franchise quarterback in this class, but we believe they are leaking these reports to hold leverage in trade talks. The Broncos signed journeyman Case Keenum to a two-year contract and don't expect to be picking in the Top-5 again anytime soon. This draft class is widely viewed as a very talented class at the quarterback position and the Broncos will likely look to pounce if the Giants inform them they are passing on selecting a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick. By trading with the Giants, the Broncos would at the very least guarantee they get to choose a quarterback before the New York Jets who traded up from No. 6 to No. 3 with the obvious intention of drafting a quarterback. A trade with the Giants would also eliminate the possibility of another team, like the Bills, trading up to No. 4 with the Browns to jump Denver and select a quarterback. At The Combine, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team can't get "too cute" with draft day trades. This is a simple trade that doesn't get "too cute."

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 5 overall, No. 40 overall, and Denver's' 2019 first-round pick; Broncos receive No. 2 overall and the Giants 2019 fourth-round pick. The Broncos need to make up trade chart value in addition to giving up 5 and 40 so they throw in next year's first-rounder and get back a Day 3 pick. This trade is similar to the Giants 2004 deal with the Chargers for Eli Manning, however, the Giants will have even more leverage if the Browns take Josh Allen (unlikely to be the No. 1 quarterback on the Broncos board) because it allows Denver to get their highest-graded quarterback.

Giants on 247Sports Take: We've made our opinion clear -- the Giants should take Rosen and Darnold, in that order, but if the Giants are dead set on moving forward with Davis Webb, we approve of this deal. Like we stated earlier if the Giants do not select a quarterback at No. 2, the only way to maximize value is to trade back. If they move down to No. 5, they will still most likely have their choice of running back Saquon Barkley or defensive end Bradley Chubb.

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2. Giants trade with the Cleveland Browns

There is chatter from reliable sources close to MMQB's Peter King suggesting the Browns want to pair their quarterback of choice with Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. They can't have both with the No. 1 pick, and they may not be able to get both with picks No. 1 and 4, so this presents an interesting opportunity for the New York Giants. If the Giants have equally strong draft grades on quarterbacks Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold, or if they are sold on Davis Webb and have N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb or Notre Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson rated higher than Barkley, they could and should trade from No. 2 to No. 4 with the Browns.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 4 overall and No. 33 overall; Browns receive No. 2 overall. The Bears traded the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick (67th overall) and a fourth-round pick (111th overall) in the 2017 draft plus a third-round pick in the 2018 draft to move up one slot to the No. 2 overall pick to ensure no team would trade up for quarterback Mitch Trubisky last year. The Browns would essentially be doing the same thing in this draft, but instead to make sure no team trades up with the Giants for Barkley. Due to the fact that Barkley is not a quarterback, and because it's unlikely the New York Jets (No. 3 overall) will draft him or trade the pick to someone who will, the Giants would receive a lot less from the Browns than the 49ers received from the Bears.

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Giants on 247Sports Take: This is our favorite possible trade scenario because it would allow the Giants to select Rosen or Darnold IF the Browns grab Allen at No. 1 and/or if the Jets select Mayfield at No. 3.

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3. Giants trade with the Buffalo Bills

More than two months ago, Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting suggested the Bills could be gearing up to combine picks No. 21 and 22 overall to trade up to No. 2 overall with the Giants and draft quarterback Josh Rosen. Since then, the Bills have moved up from No. 21 to No. 12. There have also been recently reports suggesting the Bills may consider offering a jam-packed six-pick package to move up in the draft. Recently, Tony Pauline reported that a framework for a draft night trade may already be in place between the Giants and Bills. Bills general manager Brandon Beane came up in the system working and learning under Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and the two have maintained a strong relationship.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 12, No. 22, No. 53, a 2019 first-round pick, and a 2019 second-round pick, Bills receive No. 2 overall. This trade will shift the balance in the favor of the Giants according to the NFL Trade chart, but that is to be expected when a team moves all the way up from No. 12 to No. 2 to secure their franchise quarterback.

Giants on 247Sports Take: While it's easy for fans to fall in love with a trade that returns so many different assets like this one, we prefer not to get too cute in our draft process. Trading down to No. 12 will make it difficult for the Giants to land a true "blue chip" impact player or franchise quarterback to replace Manning when he retires. We would prefer this trade over sitting at No. 2 and NOT taking a quarterback, but this is not one of our favorite proposed deals.

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4. Giants trade with the Buffalo Bills Part 2

ESPN recently proposed a trade with the Giants and Bills that involves fewer draft picks but the Bills sending a player in return. The Bills still get their franchise quarterback at No. 2, but the Giants get fewer picks and instead take a chance on the former Bills first-round pick.

Proposed Trade (per ESPN): Giants receive No. 12, No. 22, No. 56, a 2019 second-round pick, and Shaq Lawson; Bills receive No. 2 overall.

Giants on 247Sports Take: We hate this proposed deal. Lawson was never one of our favorites when he entered the draft in 2016 and the Bills selected him No. 19 overall. Injuries were a major concern for him entering the draft and they have since crept back up throughout his NFL career. Lawson has played in just 21 games since entering the NFL and his 2017 season ended on injured reserve.

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5. Giants complete three-way trade with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills

The most insane trade proposal we've seen was recently dropped on Twitter by someone who claims to have an inside scoop in the Bills organization. The proposal calls for the true definition of a blockbuster trade that involves the Browns, Bills, and Giants. The idea behind the trade is that the Browns want to draft Josh Allen, but would prefer to return some value for the No. 1 pick since Allen is not the top choice for most teams at the quarterback position.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 4, No. 33 (via Browns), No. 114 (via Browns); Brown receive No. 2, No. 12 (via Bills), No. 22 (via Bills), No. 53 (via Bills), No. 56 (via Bills), a 2019 first-round pick (via Bills), and a 2019 second-round pick (via Bills).

Giants on 247Sports Take: This trade ends up shaking out very similarly to the earlier deal between the Giants and Browns for New York, but the end result is a lot different for Cleveland and Buffalo. We don't see this trade ever picking up steam because the Browns do not end up getting enough in return for giving up the No. 1 and No. 33 picks.

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6. Giants trade with Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have made it clear from the start of their process that they are prioritizing the quarterback position under new head coach Steve Wilks. They weren't going to enter the season with Drew Stanton at quarterback, so they signed Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon to one-year deals, respectively. The long-term plan is to find their future franchise quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Giants may be able to accommodate them, but it's going to take a massive haul to get there. The interesting X-factor: Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher just spent his past three seasons coordinator the Cardinals defense. If Arizona throws in a defender who intrigues Bettcher and is still on the books for cheap (rookie contract), a deal may get done.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 15, No. 47, No. 79, a 2019 first-round pick, a 2019 second-round pick, and Budda Baker; Cardinals receive No. 2.

Giants on 247Sports Take: Baker was phenomenal in his rookie season for the Cardinals in 2017. He alternated at both safety spots, played up in the box, and even covered the slot at times. He is the perfect piece for Bettcher's defense and would immediately replace Darian Thompson in the starting lineup. With all of that said, the draft pick haul in addition to Baker is not enough to move all the way from No. 2 to No. 15.

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7. Giants trade with Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are also likely in the market for a franchise quarterback with an out coming soon in Ryan Tannehill's massive contract. The Dolphins have always been an agressive trading team under general manager Mike Tannebaum, and their track record in trades is questionable at best.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 11, No. 42, No. 79, a 2019 first-round pick, a 2019 second-round pick, and Laremy Tunsil; Dolphins receive No. 2.

Giants on 247Sports Take: Tunsil has struggled since entering the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus and those who follow the team, but a fresh start and a move to right tackle for the Giants could help him. Either way, this is one again not a big enough haul for the Giants to move out of the top-10 overall.

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8. Giants trade with Chicago Bears

Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has traded up in every single draft he was in charge of as the Carolina Panthers general manager. He has never traded down. Why should this draft be any different? In this scenario, Gettleman sees a player the Giants love dropping further into the second round than he ever imagined, due to the depth at other positions and team needs, so he swings a deal with a Chicago Bears team that is looking to retain more draft picks after trading away their 2018 third-round pick and several more draft picks in the 2017 NFL Draft to move up one spot to select quarterback Mitch Trubiksy.

Proposed Trade: Giants receive No. 39 overall; Bears receive No. 66, No. 69 overall.

Giants on 247Sports Take: If the Giants love a player who is on the board at No. 39, we are fine with them making this trade. We would prefer to keep the extra pick in round three, however, due to the value of hitting on a rookie and having him under contract (for cheap) for four seasons.