Giants should have Pro Bowl receiver on their radar
New York needs to make a call before others do.
While the combine is designed to feature the future of the league, oftentimes, the best stories out of Indianapolis surround the league's current players.
When a contingent of NFL coaches, evaluators, and personnel flock to mingle and conversate, there are sure to be a least a couple of pairs of loose lips out there.
That's where the media comes in, scooping up whatever breadcrumbs are left from Dinner's gossip.
Matthew Berry of NBC Sports released an article after the combine, highlighting the most compelling storylines coming out of Indy.
One tidbit that should enthrall Giants fans, regards a situation in Denver's receiver room.
"I'm told the Broncos are quietly shopping Courtland Sutton," said Berry. "Not actively pushing him, but definitely trying to see if there's a trade market for him and if they get a decent offer, would move him."
Considering the level of play at quarterback, and the dynamic of Denver's locker room, Sutton had a fine year for the Broncos, recording 64 receptions for 829 yards on over 100 targets.
Sutton will only be 27 by the time the season rolls around, with a Pro Bowl nod and five years of NFL experience.
The talented wideout has yet to play with an above-average quarterback considering his early days with Drew lock and Teddy Bridgewater, followed by the appalling play of Rusell Wilson last season.
A big target at over six-foot-four, he can win jump ball scenarios and stretch the field with stride length, while displaying strong hands and sudden routes underneath.
The elephant in the room here is the required draft capital. Newly acquired head coach Sean Payton is known to wheel and deal, but he can strike a hard bargain if need be.
Sutton is a good player, not a great player. While his contract reflects that at $15 million APY (average per year) his 2023 cap hit does not.
Allocating 7.84% of the team's total cap at a figure of $18.2 million, Denver's cap situation makes him an obvious move for a team looking to unload as they deal with the ramifications of Russell Wilson's contract.
This could work in the Giants favor, potentially grabbing Sutton for a late-day two pick given the leverage of the situation.
If Sutton was on the market this year, he would be the prize possession of the receiver group, easily garnering an APY over $20 million when considering recent wide receiver signings.
Unless Denver is pricing themselves out of the ballpark in asking price, this could be a deal New York has to make.
