WFAN’s Boomer Esiason shared his thoughts on why the Giants should think twice before trading for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Interest in Stafford from the New York Giants has been increasing in recent weeks. However, former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason, now a New York radio host, believes they should avoid pursuing the two-time Pro Bowler.

The former Bengals and Jets quarterback, a four-time Pro Bowler, made his case on WFAN’s Boomer and Gio show. While he admires Stafford’s skill, he doesn’t see him as a good fit for the Giants’ rebuild.

“It’s great. I know the guys want to win, and he’s a great player. But he’s a 37-year-old quarterback seeking a contract extension. Does that make sense?” Esiason questioned.

The Rams reworked Stafford’s contract last offseason, granting him a $5 million raise and guaranteeing his $36 million salary for 2024. That $5 million was pulled from the two remaining years after 2024—$4 million from 2025 and $1 million from 2026—eliminating all future guarantees.

Next season, Stafford is set to earn $27 million, including a $4 million roster bonus, but none of it is guaranteed. This is why both Stafford and the Rams are interested in restructuring his deal.

It remains uncertain whether Stafford will stay in Los Angeles, as the team is reportedly open to trading the veteran quarterback. If the Giants trade for him, they would also need to extend his contract, which could exceed $40 million per year.

“He’s a great player, but you’re committing to a 37-year-old quarterback at over $40 million a year, which is the going rate,” Esiason emphasized.

“I get why the Giants might consider it if they actually are… but you’re talking about older players commanding massive salaries.”

Speculation about Stafford joining the Giants grew after Chad Hall—his brother-in-law—was hired as the team’s assistant quarterbacks coach.

Even at 37, Stafford still has plenty of talent left in him.

Last season, he threw for 3,762 yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while completing 65.8% of his passes. He led the Rams to a 10-7 record and an NFC West title.

He currently sits 10th all-time in passing yards (59,809), passing touchdowns (377), and ninth in completions (5,174).

The Giants have roughly $43 million in cap space and several roster gaps to fill. Quarterback is their biggest concern, with exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) Tommy DeVito as the only passer on the roster.

General manager Joe Schoen is expected to address the position through both free agency and the draft. If the Giants pursue Stafford, they would sacrifice vital draft picks and allocate a significant portion of their cap to his extension, which could impact long-term plans.