Every football season has its ups and downs, but when your team is having a rough patch, fans often find themselves looking ahead to the future. For the New York Giants, this future might be brighter thanks to a recent loss. Confused? Let's break it down. The Giants just moved up in the NFL draft order after losing to the Carolina Panthers. While this might sound like bad news, some Giants fans are actually celebrating. Why? Because getting a higher draft pick means they have a better chance at snagging a top player next season.

This isn't the first time the Giants have benefited from losing. Back in 2019, they beat the Commanders and ended up drafting Andrew Thomas instead of Chase Young. But sometimes, things don't work out so well. Last season, the Giants won three games in a row, which actually pushed them out of range for some top quarterbacks.

General Manager Joe Schoen has made it clear that he won't be drafting a running back this time around, so what's the plan? Well, it depends on what happens in the next seven games.

One thing is for sure, though—there's no guaranteed "golden goose" pick this year. Experts say this year's draft class isn't full of standout quarterbacks or offensive tackles. Instead, the top picks are expected to be defensive players. So, the Giants might find themselves looking at a top cornerback or defensive tackle.

Now, some fans might be hoping for a franchise-changing quarterback like Jayden Daniels or C. J. Stroud. But for now, the Giants just need to keep playing and see how the cards fall. With plenty of teams looking to change their quarterbacks in the offseason, there could be some big shifts ahead.

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