Something real wild is brewin’ behind those draft war room doors, and it smells like swagger. One kid’s already got cleats dipped in blue-and-red, and another man’s throwing smoke signals from Boulder all the way to the Big Apple. You’d think Shedeur Sanders was already wearing that Giants jersey with how loud the whispers been. Now throw in some spicy GM quotes, Coach Prime switching up his stance. And the fact that a $7.3 billion franchise is literally stuck between two veterans QBs and a prayer? Oh yeah—it’s about to get messy in the best way.

So, here’s the tea: NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero just lit the fuse. On The Rich Eisen Show, he didn’t stutter: “I would not be surprised if they take Shedeur… I would just say—even though they, you know, they signed Jameis, they signed Russell, they’re making a combined like $15 million this year. That’s solid bridge quarterback, high-end backup quarterback money between the two of them. There’s nothing there to preclude you.” And just like that, the Giants’ whole draft board might’ve gotten flipped on its head. The G-Men—who just handed Russell Wilson a $10.8 million band-aid deal and added Jameis Winston for another $8 million over two years—are still sniffing around for a QB1 of the future. With both vets clocking in around $15 million total, that’s bargain-bin quarterback money in today’s league, where elite starters eat up $50 million caps like breakfast.

“I got a call from a GM,” Pelissero added. “Everyone’s saying that this means they’re not taking a quarterback after they signed Russ—he’s like: this is the perfect setup. Because you got two dudes who have been there before. Take the pressure off having to push Shedeur onto the field. And what buys you more time as a coach and front office than drafting a quarterback? So Shedeur, who rolled into a game earlier this year wearing full Giants garb—you know that he would like to end up potentially in that situation.”  Look, this is perfect. Two vets; no pressure on the rookie. That time, my friends, could be just what Shedeur needs to cook. And don’t forget—this man already teased his intentions when he rocked Giants cleats during a pregame warmup back in December.

And don’t sleep on Mel Kiper Jr. either—the man’s been doing draft boards since before Shedeur was even born, and he’s ALL IN. “I love everything about Shedeur Sanders,” Kiper said on NFL on ESPN, drawing wild comparisons to Mahomes. “74% completion, 37 TDs, 10 picks, behind a line that couldn’t block a folding chair. That’s poise. That’s production.” And let’s be real, Shedeur ain’t out here doing no sidearm trick shots—he’s slicing defenses up with laser-guided precision. Man got literally sacked 52 times in 2023 and still dropped  4ooo+ yards? Yeah, he’s different.

Now, flip the lens to the franchise in question. The Giants’ 100th season was supposed to be a celebration. Instead? They posted a trash 3-14 record, dead last in the NFC East. The offense averaged 16 points per game – second worst in the league. Even Danny DeVito could’ve outplayed that O-line, and Andrew Thomas going down early just snowballed the mess. And yet, despite all that, Matt Miller from ESPN says, “New York loving Shedeur is the worst-kept secret in the league right now.” They’ve been all up in his business for months.

So now here we are—Giants got two tired QBs, a busted offense, and one of the most polarizing yet productive draft prospects potentially falling into their lap at No. 3 overall. Is the pick too spicy? Maybe. But when your franchise is worth $7.3 billion, and you haven’t been relevant since OBJ’s one-hand catch, do you really have time to play it safe? Shedeur’s got the arm, the numbers, and the name. And now, it sounds like even Coach Prime is cool with wherever the cards fall.

Deion Sanders sets the record straight on NFL future manipulation stance

Remember last year when Deion Sanders said he wouldn’t let Shedeur or Travis Hunter land on some trash NFL squad? Yeah, that’s the ‘it’s gonna be an Eli’ energy. Apparently, Deion’s done with the whole puppet master role. In a recent sit-down with Yahoo Sports’ Charles McDonald, the Hall of Famer turned head coach made it real clear—there won’t be any drama in this year’s draft. “I’m not going in that direction right now,” Prime said. “We’ve had a meeting of minds… Some of those teams probably won’t pick my sons anyway.”

Translation? Coach Prime has some backdoor convos handled, and he’s not sweating where Shedeur or Shilo (if he gets drafted)—or even Travis Hunter—lands. “If we know you’re going there, I would probably do something behind the curtains,” he teased, “but I don’t need to.” Subtle, but calculated. Looks like Deion Sanders already made peace with the storm.

And let’s be real, Deion ain’t just blowing smoke. The man knows the game. “The front offices are consistently bad when they make not intelligent moves,” Sanders told Yahoo. “And you have the opportunity to provoke change and you don’t? That’s wild.” He’s been around the NFL block—five squads, multiple All-Pros, one gold jacket—and spent years in the media game. This ain’t some helicopter dad act. Prime’s just making sure the guys he’s molded don’t walk into a burning building.

More than anything, this softening of his stance tells you Shedeur Sanders is ready for whatever. Whether it’s New York, Vegas, or even a surprise move from a squad like Atlanta, the kid ain’t duckin’ smoke. And with his old man backing off the chessboard. It’s finally clear: this draft ain’t about Coach Prime’s power moves anymore—it’s about Shedeur Sanders writing his own NFL chapter. And if that chapter starts under them bright lights at MetLife, surrounded by a billion-dollar rebuild, two washed-up mentors, and an offensive line looking for redemption? Well… it might just be the comeback story the Giants been starving for.