The New York Giants expect their offense to take a leap. To do so, Russell Wilson will need reliable targets and one of his weapons feels like he could be that difference-maker.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks as NFL insider: Some Giants staff wanted Jameis Winston starting over Russell Wilson .

The Giants signed Wilson before Winston, a player many teams would prefer to avoid due to his spotty record. But, Winston can be seen as a player with a higher ceiling when hot, so it's understandable since the Giants were just looking for a veteran to keep the seat warm for Dart that some in the front office liked Winston over Wilson.