The 25 biggest ‘what if’ moments in New York Giants history

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By Lior Lampert · G Men HQ

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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GMEN HQ analyzes the 25 most impactful alternate scenarios and decisions in New York Giants franchise history.
The writer examines the costly contract decisions surrounding quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley.
Tommy DeVito's 2023 wins are cited as having played a role in costing the Giants a top-three draft pick.

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Lior Lampert of GMEN HQ examines the biggest "what if" moments in New York Giants history, analyzing pivotal decisions that shaped the franchise's trajectory. Key scenarios reviewed include the financial fallout of cutting quarterback Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito's late-season wins that impacted draft positioning, and prioritizing Jones over running back Saquon Barkley.

The piece highlights significant draft choices and front-office missteps, including selecting Evan Neal, passing on Micah Parsons, and hiring Joe Judge over Don Martindale. Lampert argues that missed opportunities, such as not drafting an heir to Eli Manning in 2018, profoundly altered the franchise's recent fortunes.

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