[NFL] Giants GM Schoen canvassing league for deals, but won't mortgage future

[Mickey the Mouth]

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The Giants enter their bye week atop the NFC East at 4-2-1, and General Manager Joe Schoen is exploring ways to bolster the roster before the trade deadline.

Schoen said Tuesday that the team's players have "earned the right" to play meaningful games down the stretch. He confirmed the Giants will "canvas the league" for upgrades, but emphasized any move must make sense both now and in the future.

The Giants currently lack fourth and fifth-round picks, which Schoen noted limits their flexibility. He said a third-round pick might be "too rich" in some cases, while a sixth might not be enough, forcing the team to consider future draft capital and contract situations.

Schoen revealed the Giants have already been in contact with teams that have begun making moves, giving them a sense of who may be available.

The Colts jumpstarted trade activity Tuesday by dealing Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, which should accelerate market action across the league.

Mickey's Angle: Schoen's playing it smart—buyers with limited mid-round ammo need patience, so don't expect a splash unless the price is right.

Source: ProFootballTalk - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.