With the future of Eli Manning as part of the Giants remaining unclear, the team could afford to keep him from a cap perspective.
Manning is due $16 million 2018 and $17 million in 2019 plus $500,000 workout bonuses in each season.
The Giants could afford to carry both Manning and a first round quarterback at approximately $7.5 million per season.
The question for the Giants would likely be whether Manning could be convinced to sign off on the idea.