Does Dave Gettleman deserve (or want) another season?

This is the biggest question that looms over the franchise since it could mean a complete overhaul of the front office. The 69-year-old GM is far from a lock to be fired, as SNY reported last week, but with a 10-30 record it's certainly possible. If he goes, it would more likely be a retirement, which actually could happen even if Gettleman's bosses give him the option to stay.

So it comes down to this: Does John Mara see enough progress from this team to either ask Gettleman to return, or promote one of his lieutenants, or does he grow so disillusioned that he finally brings in someone from the outside? It will depend on how Mara defines progress and how well this team plays in the second half. A lot of this could also hinge on the answer to the next question, too.

Is Daniel Jones the right guy?

Gettleman is all in on Jones, so if the GM is back there will be no quarterback change. And the Giants are likely leaning in that direction anyway. There is a lot of faith and belief in Jones throughout the organization, and plenty from people around the NFL, too. Yes, he's struggling, but he has shown enough talent to make everyone believe that with more experience and a better cast around him, he will be good.

What could change that? If he's such a disaster the rest of the way that the Giants somehow beat out the Jets for the No. 1 pick in the draft, that could do it. If Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is within their grasp, he could be too enticing to pass up. Otherwise, it's more likely Jones will get another year.

If not him, then whom?

That's the problem with any thought of moving on from Jones. The Giants understand the value of a young, franchise quarterback, and they know from their Eli Manning experience that patience can be rewarded. So they're certainly not going to dump Jones for a free agent like, say, Cam Newton or Philip Rivers. And they probably wouldn't dump him for another young franchise quarterback, even if they think the new one is better. Having to develop another young quarterback could set the franchise back years.

Lawrence may be the exception. He's considered a generational prospect. But again, if the Giants are so bad that they end up with the No. 1 pick, it means Jones has been terrible and the decision will be easy.

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