Giants Win vs. Draft Pick Meltdown: Why Winning Late Is the Worst Possible Outcome

Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle dive head-first into one of the most divisive Giants debates in years: is winning late in a lost season actually the worst result? A passionate Giants fan sparks a heated argument over draft position, instant gratification, and whether the franchise sabotaged its own future by beating the Cowboys. Craig unloads on why meaningless wins are a slap in the face to long-suffering fans, why trusting Joe Schoen on draft day is still a massive leap of faith, and how Hard Knocks permanently damaged his confidence in the Giants’ decision-makers. The discussion spirals into draft logic wars, quarterback development, tanking vs. culture, and why picking “lower” doesn’t magically make a bad GM smarter. Plus, Carton takes aim at coaching candidates, rips the idea of settling for recycled coordinators, and closes with a classic Carton rant about Madison Square Garden, Brooklyn, and celebrity bandwagon fans.