Giants legend Victor Cruz poses big Arch Manning question as franchise gets set for quarterback search
The end of the Daniel Jones era in East Rutherford, New Jersey has been all but confirmed, as the New York Giants have made the decision to bench their franchise quarterback and are expected to opt out of his contract following a tough 2024 season. Head coach Brian Daboll has officially announced that Jones has been moved to third string, with Tommy DeVito being elevated to the starting quarterback position. DeVito, who won three games as a starter last season, is a fan favorite, but is unlikely to be the long-term solution for the Giants at quarterback.
With Jones on the way out, the Giants are now faced with the daunting task of finding their next franchise quarterback. There are several options on the table, but Giants legend Victor Cruz believes that the key question that needs to be answered is whether the team should pursue Arch Manning, the highly-touted nephew of Eli Manning.
Arch Manning is currently a sophomore at the University of Texas, where he has yet to become a starter due to Quinn Ewers leading the offense. However, there is a strong belief that Arch has what it takes to be the next great Manning quarterback in the NFL, and he has shown flashes of his potential when given the opportunity to play.
Cruz suggests that the Giants must decide whether they want to have a stopgap year and build their roster before making a move to acquire Arch Manning in the future. He also mentions other potential quarterback options such as Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, who are expected to be top picks in the 2025 Draft.
The Giants currently hold the fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft, and Cruz emphasizes the importance of making the right decision in order to secure the future of the quarterback position. Whether the Giants choose to draft a rookie quarterback this year or make a move to acquire Arch Manning in the future remains to be seen.
While the Giants navigate through the uncertainty of their quarterback situation, Cruz is also excited about his collaboration with Captain Morgan and fashion designer KidSuper. They have created a crewneck sweater that pays homage to Cruz’s iconic salsa touchdown dance, which will be available for purchase as part of a scavenger hunt on FollowTheCaptain.com.
As the Giants contemplate their next move at quarterback, Cruz believes that the decision to pursue Arch Manning could be a game-changer for the franchise. With the quarterback position being such a vital component of a team’s success, the Giants must carefully consider their options and make a strategic move to secure their future success on the field.
