547 Honest advice is unpleasant to the ear

As early as when the regular season entered the madness of December, the New York Giants had already started to make their plans.

Regardless of whether Webb is the future of the New York Giants, they themselves knew that Geno Smith definitely was not, so they needed a quarterback:

A quarterback who could salvage the public relations crisis and lead the team into a stable transition period.

After considering various options, the New York Giants set their sights on Alex Smith, and it must be said, John Mara's calculations were quite astute.

Alex Smith, professional, honest, and down-to-earth, may not have the highest ceiling but his value lies in consistency; firstly, he could help the team transition smoothly, secondly, his mild manner meant he wouldn't cause trouble amidst the smog of New York, and thirdly, he would peacefully welcome the new coach and quickly help with the integration.