NFL Exec Predicts Giants Need '2-3 Years' to Build Up Roster, Become Contending Team

The New York Giants may have more growing pains on the horizon.

An NFL executive told ESPN's Jordan Raanan that the team is likely still a few seasons away from being an NFC contender and that the roster still needs some significant help.

"This Giants roster isn't all that close to becoming a real contender," Raanan wrote. "One NFL personnel executive estimated it 'will take two-three years' to build them into a contending team. Should it really take that long? Brad Holmes took over the Lions in 2021. They were in the NFC Championship by Year 3 and are the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season."

The Giants sit at 2-11 and have lost nine consecutive games. The team has a shot at this year's No. 1 overall pick and will likely select a new quarterback with its top selection.

New York cut ties with former starter Daniel Jones, who had thrown for 2,070 yards with eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 games. The Giants are rolling with Tommy DeVito at quarterback and hope to drum up some excitement to finish the year on a solid note.

The Giants also have difficult decisions to make regarding head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, as the duo is in its third season at the helm and has encountered two tough years following a surprisingly strong 2022.

Giving them an opportunity to build a roster would maintain continuity, but the significant gap between the Giants and the contenders in the NFC also could make an organizational reset an intriguing option.