Some New York Giants players reportedly did not expect owner John Mara to retain head coach Brian Daboll following a 3-14 record in 2024. According to

Multiple New York Giants players were "surprised" that head coach Brian Daboll was retained for another season following a woeful 3-14 season, according to a report from ESPN.

Some locker room members privately sang different tunes early into the offseason about the Giants' retention of Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen.

Penn State’s First-Team All-American defensive end Abdul Carter has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN.

Drew Allar plans to return to Penn State next year. The NFL (and Giants) are watching his national title chase closely with the NFL Draft in mind.

Drew Allar entered the Penn State campus with significance. He was a five-star recruit and the No. 1 quarterback in the high-school class of 2022 per 247 Sports, making him the most sought-after quarterback recruit to play for the Nittany Lions in a very long time.

The only reason the Giants should take a QB not named Sanders or Ward at No. 3 is if Drew Allar declares for the draft at the last minute. Allar, a 6-foot-5, 230-pound standout at Penn State, has drawn comparisons to peak Carson Wentz and CJ Stroud. Alas, he might just stay in school — which is probably the best thing for his development.

The two quarterbacks are expected to be top picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Here's what you need to know about them.