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McCarthy of the three names is the only one who could fall in that range and and I agree the best fit for the current system. Penix has been in college since 2018 and will be 24 years old at the draft and has torn his ACL twice. He lacks elite athleticism. I cannot remember a prospect with a similar profile. Ewers wont be drafted in round 1. Charlie Campbell's recent mock has the Giants taking Penix in Round 2.Drake Maye is the clear #2 QB for me, though I doubt the Giants lose enough to get him. After that there's a bit of a drop-off but Michael Penix Jr, JJ McCarthy, Quinn Ewers are all pretty intruiguing options in the pick 8-15 range. Of that group I think JJ McCarthy would be my choice, he'd thrive in Daboll's offense with his ability to run
My prediction is that unless they are in a position to draft Williams or Maye they don't take a QB in Round 1. If they take one its in round 2 (or later) and I would perfer a guy like Ewers in Round 2 over Penix given he is 4 years younger and has a lot more room to develop.
Jones will be the starter next year, I don't see the front office giving him that contract and not trying to help him out with the first round pick unless its a sure fire guy to replace him like Williams or Maye.