NJ Advance Media’s Ryan Novozinsky reported that the Giants were “hellbent” on acquiring Stafford, and The Athletic reported Friday that the Giants had discussed a two-year deal between $90-100 million and reports indicated the Giants were willing to go to $50 million a year.

So, the Giants were all-in for Stafford especially when you consider they offered more money than the Rams but also went and added his brother-in-law to the coaching staff. Going to those lengths and still being turned down only shows that the Giants were the last thing on Stafford’s mind from the start.

The New York Giants agreed to all necessary details to acquire Matthew Stafford but he opted to return to Los Angeles instead, says one NFL insider.