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Two offseasons ago, the Giants made the controversial decision to let Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney walk in free agency for nothing. At the time, the justification from many fans (and likely the front office) centered around positional value and contract cost—RB and safety aren’t considered premium positions, and both players were due big paydays.

Since then, both players have absolutely thrived.

Saquon went on to have one of the best RB seasons ever—rushing for over 2,000 yards, winning Offensive Player of the Year, and winning a Super Bowl with the hated Philadelphia Eagles.

McKinney became a two-time All-Pro with the Green Bay Packers, including an 8-interception season in 2024.

A lot of Giants fans have defended the decision by saying the contracts weren’t worth it, that running back and safety aren’t premium positions, and that the team wouldn’t have been significantly better with them anyway.

But now I’m seeing a lot of those same fans pushing for the Giants to draft Caleb Downs or Jeremiyah Love.

And that’s where I’m confused.

It feels like there’s a contradiction here.

If the logic was “don’t pay elite players at non-premium positions,” then why turn around and invest high draft capital into those exact same positions?

Realistically, Downs would have to become an All-Pro-level safety just to match what McKinney already is, and Love would basically need to become a Hall of Fame-caliber running back to match peak Saquon. Even then, we’re talking about replacing players we already had and let walk for nothing.

So I have a few questions for other fans:

If we draft Downs or Love and they become stars, what happens when it’s time to pay them? Do we just let them walk too?

Does drafting those positions signal that letting Saquon and McKinney go was a mistake?

Or is the idea that cheap rookie contracts at those positions are fine—but second contracts aren’t?

Because if that’s the case, then it feels less like roster building and more like a revolving door where we never actually retain elite talent at certain positions.

The deadline for the ceasefire between Iran and the United States is quickly coming to an end, and there seems to be a lot of conflicting information about what happens next.

Some media sources have reported that the ceasefire was originally supposed to end Tuesday at 8pm, while Trump has said it actually ends Wednesday night. At the same time, he’s indicated that he doesn’t want another ceasefire and warned that “lots of bombs start going off” if a deal isn’t reached.

What makes this even more confusing is that Trump has also claimed Iran has already agreed to all of his demands — something Iran has completely denied. He’s also said “time is not my adversary,” but that doesn’t really seem to match the broader situation.

This war has been extremely unpopular with the American public, and it’s likely to get even more unpopular the longer it drags on. Trump campaigned heavily on lowering the cost of living, but this conflict has done the opposite — especially with the impact on gas prices. If fighting resumes, prices will probably spike again, which could further frustrate voters.

There’s also the political timing. The war is pulling attention away from the economy, which is what many of Trump’s advisers reportedly want him focused on heading into the midterms. If this conflict is still ongoing by the time people vote in November, it could be a major liability for Republicans. Even having it drag into June could matter, since that’s often when voters start forming their economic perceptions for the election year.

On top of that, it’s not clear what continued bombing would actually accomplish. It seems pretty evident that airstrikes alone aren’t going to lead to regime change in Iran. If anything, escalating attacks on infrastructure could lead to international condemnation and further harden anti-American sentiment within Iran.

To top it off, there’s also pressure coming from within Trump’s own side. Hawkish Republicans — including figures like Mark Levin and Laura Loomer — have suggested they won’t accept anything short of a decisive outcome. Some have argued that anything less than full regime change in Iran would be a failure, and that Iran can’t be trusted to uphold any agreement.

But that raises a huge issue: complete regime change doesn’t seem realistic without a full-scale U.S. invasion and occupation of Iran — something that would almost certainly result in heavy American casualties and make an already unpopular war even more so. At the same time, a reworked version of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) likely wouldn’t be acceptable to large parts of the Republican base. And on the flip side, it’s hard to see Iran agreeing to significantly more concessions than they already have in the past.

All of this makes it feel like Trump may have boxed the U.S. into a genuine quagmire, with no clear off-ramp that satisfies either domestic political pressures or geopolitical realities.

So what do you all think?

Will the ceasefire get extended if there’s no deal by the deadline?
Do you think a last-minute agreement is still possible by Wednesday night?
Or are we heading toward renewed bombing — and possibly even something like a partial ground involvement?

Hey all,

Giants fan here. I was going down a rabbit hole looking up some of our former coaches, and when I got to Joe Judge I noticed something that confused me.

He’s currently listed at Ole Miss Rebels football as “Head Coach of Offense / Quarterbacks Coach.”

I’ve been following football (NFL + college) for years, and I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever seen the title “Head Coach of Offense” before.

At first, I assumed it was just a fancy way of saying offensive coordinator. But then I saw that Ole Miss also hired John David Baker as their actual offensive coordinator.

So now I’m even more confused.

What does “Head Coach of Offense” actually mean?

Do you think this is just a made-up title to give him more status? Especially considering the head coaching situation when Lane Kiffin left—was this possibly a way to bring Judge in (or keep him happy) without giving him the full HC job?

Curious if anyone has insight into how this actually works behind the scenes, because this feels like one of those modern CFB staff structure things that didn’t really exist even 10–15 years ago.

The recent trade of Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals got me thinking about this.

All three were great players for the NY Giants, but they mostly played on bad teams. What’s interesting is that all three were homegrown—each was drafted by the Giants—and their careers kind of overlap as different “eras” of the same struggling franchise.

There’s also some overlap between them:

• Saquon and Lawrence overlapped for most of their Giants careers
• Odell and Saquon overlapped for one season

Odell Beckham Jr. was the earliest of the three. He played five seasons with the Giants and had an incredible peak. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year, made three Pro Bowls, and was a two-time Second Team All-Pro. The Giants only made the playoffs once during his tenure and lost in the Wild Card round. His most iconic moment is obviously the one-handed catch against the Cowboys. That said, he probably had the most off-field/attitude issues of the three, and Dave Gettleman shockingly traded him to the Browns not long after signing him to an extension. Ironically, that trade ended up bringing back the pick used on Dexter Lawrence. Odell was never quite the same after leaving the Giants, though he did win a Super Bowl with the Rams.

Saquon Barkley was drafted 2nd overall, which was super controversial at the time—especially with Eli nearing retirement and the team needing a QB. Saquon immediately lived up to the hype, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and making two Pro Bowls with the Giants. He spent six seasons with the team, though his rookie year was probably his peak. The Giants made the playoffs once with him and won a Wild Card game before getting crushed by the Eagles. After that, the Giants franchise tagged him, and his final year felt overshadowed by contract disputes. Then he left in free agency to sign with the Eagles, which definitely left a bad taste for a lot of Giants fans. He followed that up with one of the greatest RB seasons ever (2,000+ yards) and a Super Bowl win, which makes the whole situation even more painful in hindsight.

Dexter Lawrence is the most recent and the only defensive player of the three. He spent seven years with the Giants, the longest tenure of the group. Unlike Odell and Saquon, he didn’t start as a superstar—his first few years were solid but unspectacular, and there was even debate about picking up his fifth-year option. But under Wink Martindale, he broke out in a big way, becoming one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league. He made three Pro Bowls and two Second Team All-Pro teams. The Giants made the playoffs once during his tenure (same year as Saquon), and he was arguably the best player on that team. However, after an injury, he didn’t look quite the same in his final season, eventually demanding a trade and now being dealt to the Bengals for the 10th overall pick.

So I’m curious what everyone thinks:

• Based strictly on their time with the Giants, who was the best player?
• Who do you have the fondest memories of?
• And how do you think Lawrence’s career goes from here? Does he end up having more or less success post-Giants compared to Odell and Saquon?

Recently, there’s been a lot of anger directed toward Democratic leadership, and Chuck Schumer seems to have taken the brunt of it.

A lot of this frustration appears to have started back in March 2025, when Schumer voted for a Republican-led resolution to fund the government. That anger seemed to deepen later in November 2025 during the government shutdown, when he struggled to keep the Democratic caucus unified—even though he ultimately voted against the final deal himself.

Since then, there’s been a lot of discussion about his standing within the party. Some polling and commentary suggest his approval ratings—especially among Democrats in New York—have dropped significantly, with some reports putting him in the 20s.

Because of this, many people have started speculating that Schumer could be vulnerable to a primary challenge.

A lot of progressives have floated Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) as a potential challenger. She would obviously be a very formidable opponent—she has high national name recognition, strong fundraising ability, and a large base of support on the left. Some even think Schumer might choose to retire rather than face a serious challenge from her.

However, there are also persistent rumors that AOC may instead run for higher office, rather than take on Schumer directly.

So if AOC chooses not to primary Schumer, that raises another question: what happens in New York?

Would Schumer still be vulnerable to another progressive challenger?

One name that comes up is Zohran Mamdani. After his upset victory over Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral race, Mamdani has become a major figure on the progressive left and has built a strong national profile.

He also can’t run for president (since he’s not a natural-born citizen), which could make a Senate run more plausible. There’s also some political tension there, given that Schumer didn’t endorse him during his mayoral run.

Alternatively, could someone else emerge as a progressive challenger? For example, figures like Lina Khan—who was popular among progressives during the Biden administration—sometimes get mentioned in these discussions.

Recently, there’s been a lot of anger directed toward Democratic leadership, and Chuck Schumer seems to have taken the brunt of it.

A lot of this frustration appears to have started back in March 2025, when Schumer voted for a Republican-led resolution to fund the government. That anger seemed to deepen later in November 2025 during the government shutdown, when he struggled to keep the Democratic caucus unified—even though he ultimately voted against the final deal himself.

Since then, there’s been a lot of discussion about his standing within the party. Some polling and commentary suggest his approval ratings—especially among Democrats in New York—have dropped significantly, with some reports putting him in the 20s.

Because of this, many people have started speculating that Schumer could be vulnerable to a primary challenge.

A lot of progressives have floated Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) as a potential challenger. She would obviously be a very formidable opponent—she has high national name recognition, strong fundraising ability, and a large base of support on the left. Some even think Schumer might choose to retire rather than face a serious challenge from her.

But the complication is that AOC is also frequently mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate. She often polls among the top tier of Democratic primary contenders, and for many progressives, she may represent one of the strongest chances for a Sanders-style candidate to win the nomination.

So if AOC runs for president instead of challenging Schumer, that raises another question: what happens in New York?

Would Schumer still be vulnerable to another progressive challenger?

One name that comes up is Zohran Mamdani. After his upset victory over Andrew Cuomo in the NYC mayoral race, Mamdani has become a major figure on the progressive left and has built a strong national profile.

He also can’t run for president (since he’s not a natural-born citizen), which could make a Senate run more plausible. There’s also some political tension there, given that Schumer didn’t endorse him during his mayoral run.

Alternatively, could someone else emerge as a progressive challenger? For example, figures like Lina Khan—who was popular among progressives during the Biden administration—sometimes get mentioned in these discussions.