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Redskins: Predicting the results of the 2018 NFL quarterback carousel

By Jacob Camenker

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins passes the ball in the first half of a football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins passes the ball in the first half of a football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants puts on his helmet during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants puts on his helmet during the first half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 23-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

New York Giants: Eli Manning and Josh Rosen

Eli Manning isn’t the quarterback he once was. Anyone who has watched him play this year knows that. His arm strength is pretty much gone and as a result, he can’t get the ball downfield too easily. The Giants need to try and find an upgrade for him, but at the same time, they can afford to keep him on the roster.

While Manning’s downfield ability is greatly downgraded, he is still accurate in the short and intermediate game. He will be able to function as a starter until the new Giants quarterback is ready to take over. That would be Josh Rosen in this case.

Rosen is the best quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft class. The UCLA product has a great arm, solid accuracy, and he is certainly a clutch quarterback. While some are concerned that he may not be well-liked by all of his teammates, that is a risk that most teams will take. He has a shot to become an elite quarterback, and perhaps making it to the NFL will afford him an opportunity to become a better leader.

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Rosen could probably start right away. But if he needs time to develop, the Giants can start Manning until Rosen is ready. Manning could last another season, especially after he gets some of his top receiving weapons back in 2018. It’s possible that could end up triggering a mini renaissance in Manning as well. Getting back some explosive, reliable pass catchers.

Manning may not be consistent, but he is a Giant through and through. Seeing him on another team is hard to imagine. It’s not impossible, but this kind of scenario would make sense. The trade market for Manning won’t be particularly robust, so why not keep him for another year? He’s only due $33 million in the final two seasons of his deal, so that’s not something that will hinder the Giants too much. Yes, having extra money could help, but doing so at the cost of Manning may not work out.

Right now, the Giants need a leader and a face of the franchise to go with whoever their new coach is. Manning could serve in that role until Rosen is ready. Then, he could become a backup, as it’s not very likely that he would succeed as a starter somewhere else.

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