oing to happen"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Eli Manning Color Rush Jersey , Week 17New York Giants NewsRussell Wilson to Giants a nice dream, but probably nothing moreNew,117commentsFor a myriad of reasons this is probably not going to happenEDTShareTweetShareShareRussell Wilson to Giants a nice dream, but probably nothing moreRussell WilsonTim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsFor New York Giants fans, the words from Tyrann Mathieu were like fresh meat thrown into a shark tank. They caused a feeding frenzy.Meaning, of course, that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson — at least according to Mathieu — wants to play for the Giants.As Ralph Vacchiano of SNY correctly noted that scenario is “probably not ever” going to happen.As Vacchiano wrote: That won’t stop the speculation. It won’t stop fans from dreaming, however far-fetched the idea. Vacchiano referred to it as “silly.”I certainly understand the Wilson chatter. Giants fans are tired of watching the organization put a bad product on the field. They are even more exhausted by the constant discussion of when and how the Giants will move on from Eli Manning, not to mention why they haven’t done so already.In the midst of the frenzy on Sunday, Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports tossed out a Wilson to the Giants trade idea that, to me, illustrates the folly of such a thing actually happening.I like Trapasso and I have had him as a guest on the ‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast. The Giants, though, would be making a huge mistake to give up that much for Wilson.The Giants would get their quarterback, but what else would they have? They would, essentially, be giving away the premium portions of their next two drafts. How would they add the defensive play makers they acknowledge desperately needing? Where is the right tackle going to come from? A center? A receiver?Oh, and trade Engram to boot? The guy who could benefit more than any other Giant from Odell Beckham Jr. being a Cleveland Brown, and who could be the second-best offensive player on the team behind Saquon Barkley? How do you replace what he does if you give up nearly all of your premium draft assets for the next two years? Sure, you’re getting your quarterback if you make that deal. You are, though, probably sentencing him to the same fate that has befallen Manning in recent years. Almost certainly surrounding him with a cast of characters that won’t be good enough to win with. Making a mega-move like that for a Wilson would be a sexy, splashy move. It would at least temporarily generate some excitement. Without the ability to add top-shelf talent around him, and stripping away some of what you already have to make it happen, would it really make the Giants better, though?Probably not.Wilson, 30 Connor Barwin Color Rush Jersey , is in the last year of his deal with the Seahawks. The whole situation could come to a head on Monday as Wilson’s reps have given Seattle a deadline of today to reach a new deal. Read the entirety of King’s Wilson discussion in his ‘Football Morning in America’ column. The part that is directly applicable to the Giants is this:Seattle could, after this season, use the franchise tag on Wilson for 2020 and 2021. So, as Wilson indicted above, the Seahawks do have control over him if they choose to exercise it.Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated also breaks down the Wilson situation and says “We know Wilson will be the Seahawks’ quarterback in 2019.”What about the money?Wilson carries a $17 million base salary this season. Part of any deal to the Giants would have to include a new long-term deal that would cost the Giants far more than that per year.What about Manning? Really, what about the money already committed to Manning for 2019? The Giants have already paid him a $5 million roster bonus. Cutting him would add another $11.2 million in dead money to the bloated $33.879 million the Giants are already carrying.Doesn’t it make more sense long term to try and follow the path the Philadelphia Eagles took with Carson Wentz, the Kansas Chiefs with Patrick Mahomes, the Los Angeles Rams with Jared Goff? The Chicago Bears with Mitchell Trubisky?That path, of course, is to continue to build the roster. To find a quality young quarterback and take advantage of the team-friendly rookie contract he will be on to add as much talent as you can around him.That, at least, is what makes sense to me. Of course, I acknowledge the success of that hinges on finding the right young quarterback.Wilson in a Giants uniform? A nice dream, and I absolutely understand why the idea is exciting to some. It doesn’t, however, seem practical. Or likely. Nick Foles.Nick. Blankin. Foles.Four touchdowns. 471 yards. 35-of-49 passing. Philadelphia Eagles 32, AFC South-leading Houston Texans 30. Foles led the Eagles (8-7) on their improbable run last season through the NFC playoffs after Carson Wentz went down. Then to a Super Bowl victory over Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots.And he just might bring the Eagles back to the postseason after Wentz again went down with a late-season injury. Welcome to the season-finale edition of the NFC East Roundup.The Eagles are 4-1 since the Saints embarrassed them, 48-7, last month. They are 2-0 since Foles again became the starter and 3-1 this season with him.The defending champs once seemed fractured, and their playoff hopes dead. Yet they’re one Minnesota Vikings (8-6-1) slip-up from a playoff return. The Eagles need a road victory over Washington, and a Vikings loss and they’re in.And yes, Foles will start again Sunday.Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys (9-6) clinched the NFC East and a home playoff game with a victory over Tampa Bay.And the Washington Redskins (7-8)? Well, they just cannot help themselves, can they? They’re ending the season on a very Redskins-like note, releasing safety and team leader D.J. Swearinger on Christmas Eve after he ripped the playcalling of defensive coordinator Greg Manusky in the loss to the Blaine Gabbert-led Tennessee Titans.At best Saquon Barkley Color Rush Jersey , the organization’s handling of the situation is curious: Releasing a popular veteran in Week 17 after an inappropriate, but emotional postgame critique of a coach.Granted, Swearinger’s outspokenness has been an issue at times in his previous stops in Houston, Tampa Bay and Arizona. And Swearinger had been warned multiple times about his public criticism of the team. In that light, the Redskins’ decision is defensible and possibly even justified.But there’s more to this story. This is the same organization that claimed Reuben Foster just 72 hours after his most recent domestic violence arrest led to his release in San Francisco. And it’s the same organization that kept LB — and captain! — Mason Foster after he or someone using his Instagram account ripped the team and the fanbase via social media. In that light, an alleged serial abuser? OK. Player critical of the team, teammates and the fans? All right. Player rips coordinator? GET. OUT. Strange logic.Worse, some Redskins publicly supported Swearinger, including LT Trent Williams and CB Quinton Dunbar. And worse still, Swearinger was claimed on waivers by Arizona and other teams submitted claims.Even if Washington planned to cut him in the off-season, it is difficult to explain releasing him while picking up Reuben Foster (certainly not his first offense) and retaining Mason Foster.So in summary: The Cowboys are division champs. The Eagles are very much alive for a Wild Card berth in the regular season’s final week. And the Redskins can’t get out of their own way.Here are some of the other big stories around the NFC East this week:Dallas CowboysThe transformation from fire Jason Garrett, bench Dak Prescott and bury 2018 to division champs and playoff team is complete, ugly win or not.Certainly, this Cowboys team is hard to figure out as the postseason nears, writes Blogging the Boys’ Tom Ryle. Whether this is the beginning of a rising Cowboys, or they are merely the beneficiary of a down division remains to be seen.But the development of linebackers Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith coupled with the offensive foundation of Amari Cooper and Ezekiel Elliott — who has eclipsed 2,000 yards from scrimmage and probably will again lead the NFL in rushing — provides hope for a bright future. I mean, you know things are good when even your kicker is being honored. Brett Maher earned the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award after hitting both field goal attempts — including a 59-yarder — and all three extra points. He owns the two longest field goals in Cowboys’ history after drilling a franchise record 62-yard field goal earlier this month against the Eagles. With a meaningless game on tap Sunday against the Giants, the Cowboys are concentrating on the Wild Card playoff game and a probable matchup with Seattle (9-6; 5-1 in their past six). Expect some banged-up Cowboys — possibly David Irving, Tyrone Crawford, Zack Martin, Anthony Brown and Tyron Smith — to get some rest in preparation for the postseason.But Elliott says taking a week off is “not even an option,” according to David Howman. And Garrett said Wednesday if players are healthy they will play this week.Meanwhile, DE Randy Gregory’s comeback story continues, Connor Livesay tells us, after posting a sack, forced fumble and three quarterbacks hits against the Bucs.The 2015 second-round pick out of Nebraska has battled drug suspensions and injuries in his four pro seasons. But he has been indispensable off the bench Sterling Shepard Color Rush Jersey , providing a Dallas pass rush. He has recorded six sacks, 19 tackles, six tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hits in 13 games. And in the past seven games, he has registered five sacks, four tackles for loss, 10 QB hits and two forced fumbles.Philadelphia EaglesDoug Pederson’s sons gave him a new hunting bow for Christmas, Bleeding Green Nation’s Alexis Chassen informs us. That can’t be a coincidence, right? Not with the Eagles headed to FedExField on Sunday to take on the Hogs with the season at stake?Speaking of which, the Eagles are going all-in. They activated Mike Wallace (broken fibula) from injured reserve, with the idea of him serving as the downfield threat they have been missing.He still may not be ready for this weekend, but could return in time for the Wild Card game, if Philadelphia gets that far.The Eagles also promoted CB Josh Hawkins from the practice squad. They released CB Chandon Sullivan, then signed him to their practice squad in place of Hawkins.BTW, Foles was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Washington RedskinsOh, where to start?Swearinger’s release?CB Josh Norman getting into an altercation with Titans’ LT Taylor Lewan after he accused Norman of playing dirty?The continuing investigation into S Montae Nicholson, who was arrested in Virginia last week for misdemeanor assault and public intoxication?Or maybe the latest unfortunate news in Washington, the firings and resignation of business-side executives who were hired earlier this year? Departing the organization are Brian Lafemina, president of business operations and chief operating officer; Steven Ziff, chief marketing officer; Jake Bye, senior vice president for consumer sales and marketing; and chief commercial officer Todd Kline.Each incident points to deeper issues within the organization. Some arose in the wake of Swearinger’s release, such as the alleged lackadaisical practices, as highlighted by Hogs Haven’s Mark Tyler.It has not just been Swearinger, Mason Foster or the ousting of the business leadership. Zach Brown had said “the writing is on the wall.” Last month, Norman called out the fans. And NFL observers have long derided the organization’s hierarchy.It will be an interesting off-season, and that is not even including the unknown surrounding Alex Smith’s recovery and rehab from a horrific broken leg.