The pre-draft reporting that Drake Maye was pulling ahead of J.J. McCarthy in the evaluation process of the Giants proved true as Big Blue passed on drafting McCarthy when on the clock at No.6 but had earlier tried to trade up to No.3 to draft Maye according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.

NFC East team made a final offer while New England was on the clock. After de facto Patriots GM Eliot Wolf said the team was open to dealing No. 3, rumors surfaced pointing to the likelihood the rebuilding club would keep the pick. Hours before the draft, another report had the Patriots locked into Maye. The two-year North Carolina starter is now the Pats’ hope to start the Jerod Mayo era.

The content of the Giants offer is unknown but rumors had the Patriots asking an "exorbitant price" for the pick.  Intsead of mortgaging the future or reaching for a quarterback at No.6, the team took LSU standout receiver Malik Nabers.  Nabers is by far the most talented wideout incumbent quarterback Daniel Jones has ever played with so it appears the $40 million man will get one final chance as the Giants QB in 2024.