Josh Rosen trade rumors: 3 teams that badly need him

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Josh Rosen #3 of the Arizona Cardinals drops back to pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 31-9. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in action against the Dallas Cowboys on December 30, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 36-35. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

1. New York Giants

The Giants are easily the team in this trio that needs Rosen the most. GM Dave Gettleman should be looking for a quarterback to serve as the team’s starter this season. Even though they’re committed to playing Eli Manning for another year, they should make a strong bid to acquire Rosen immediately.

If you watched Rosen play at UCLA he looked a lot like Manning did when he was coming out of Ole Miss. Neither guy looked totally locked in at the collegiate level, but NFL teams found it easy to fall in love with their arm talent. Manning’s focus improved as a professional and he was able to lead the Giants to Super Bowl glory as a result.

Rosen would need some luck and solid development to have the same kind of career, but the Giants have to find a player capable of taking over for Manning next season. Their two choices are to trade for a player like Rosen or spend a high pick to acquire a prospect in this year’s draft.

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If New York’s scouts place a high grade on Rosen it would certainly be cheaper to deal for him than to acquire a rookie with a similar amount of talent. The Giants are the only team on this list who might benefit from dealing a late first round pick for Rosen. Don’t be shocked if Dave Gettleman bites the bullet and gives up a first for Rosen before the draft.

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