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Mosaic is NJ.com ’s news site dedicated to serving New Jersey’s diverse and underrepresented communities. Welcome to this week’s newsletter! Our focus is on royalty with news about a legendary Latina star, a talk show diva and a cowboy for the ages. Trending reporter Vashti Harris highlights a new Barbie doll in her story, Legendary actress & activist Rita Moreno now has her own Barbie doll. Moreno made history in 1962 when she won best supporting actress for her portrayal of Anita in “West Side Story” becoming the first Latina to win an acting Oscar. She also faced sexism and discrimination in the entertainment industry, but despite these challenges, she built a career that has spanned seven decades. Moreno has showcased her talent as an actress in over 170 films and TV shows, from the 1956 movie “The King and I” to the 2017 TV series “Jane the Virgin.” The first Latina to achieve the coveted EGOT status, highlighting her securing an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. ¡All hail La Reina! Essential Reading from Mosaic About 27,581 Asian residents in New Jersey, or 3.50% were divorced as of last year, compared to 8.40% for all residents statewide. Nationwide, the Asian divorce rate was 5.3%. Canva stock image N.J.’s Asian residents tied for second nationwide for lowest divorce rate among peers, data shows The diverse group had one of the lowest divorce rates in the nation, data shows. Brick City Vegan Cullinary Director Emeka Onugha and owner/founder Adenah Bayoh. Spices and key flavor ingredients go a long way toward making vegan foods taste familiar and good even to meat eaters. Brick City Vegan Vegan restaurateurs: It’s the side dishes that make Thanksgiving anyway The culinary director for Brick City Vegan says turkey isn’t needed and offers other plant-based dining tips. In case you missed it on NJ.com Reporter Chris Burch gives us an update on the challenges faced by New Jersey’s own Wendy Williams in his story, Famed talk show host’s health has declined significantly due to dementia, guardian says. The popular talk show host was diagnosed earlier this year with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia which was revealed shortly after the Lifetime documentary, “Where is Wendy Williams?” aired. William’s guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, tried to block the release of the docu-series that showcased the renowned broadcaster in a vulnerable state and has an ongoing lawsuit against A&E network. Burch also reported on the “King of Cowboys” — or at least the classic fast-food chain that bears his name. In his article, Classic fast-food chain to make long-awaited return; N.J. opening planned, he reminds us that the Roy Rogers chain is famous for its burgers, roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken. The new restaurant will open in Cherry Hill at 614 Haddonfield Road, the former location of PDQ, which abruptly closed its doors last November. RECOMMENDED • nj .com Affordable Eats: This humble N.J. Mexican restaurant will surprise you Dec. 6, 2024, 8:48 a.m. NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss asks for ‘prayers’ alluding to health issue Dec. 3, 2024, 9:05 a.m. Stay tuned for more captivating stories from the reporters at Mosaic and NJ.com . Keep up with New Jersey’s diverse communities with the Mosaic newsletter, which provides the most popular stories from Mosaic of the past week. Click HERE to sign up. Follow us on Instagram at @ MosaicNJcom and on Facebook at MosaicNJcom and on YouTube at @MosaicNJcom.Zimbabwe Has Lost Over US$42 Billion Due to Sanctions: Ziyambi5 Countries Operating Leonardo AW109 Military HelicoptersIn a world dominated by hustle culture and an ever-present fear of missing out, taking time for oneself can seem daunting and guilt-inducing. We’ve been conditioned to equate constant busyness with productivity, but Gen Z is challenging this belief by embracing the concept of ‘hurkle durkling’ — an old Scottish term for lying in bed and relaxing — now known as bed-rotting. This practice encourages pausing life without guilt, offering a break from stress and a space to recharge. While the term may carry an ironic undertone, it marks a significant shift towards prioritising self-care and finding peace amid life’s demands. “I look at bed-rotting as a leisurely activity that helps me recover mentally, especially when I am burnt out. It gives me time to process things in a calmer state,” says S. Kavya, 24, an information technology consultant. Escape from the rush Kunal, 20, says, “It’s a much-needed escape from the constant rush of life. It helps me clear my mind and feel refreshed.” Nandhini (name changed), 20, occasionally practises bed-rotting when she is feeling tired and unmotivated. But she looks at it as a form of resting and recharging For Yokesh A., 24, a consultant, watching true crime documentaries on YouTube, listening to music, or doomscrolling through social media are his ways of bed-rotting. Meanwhile, Kavya finds solace in reading fanfiction that provides an escape from the realities of everyday life. For Nandhini, binge eating and thinking about life helps her prepare herself for the future. One might confuse procrastination with bed-rotting but they are not synonymous. The latter is a conscious effort at self-care and is a healthy activity with a break from the constant pressure of productivity and doing a better job in hand. “Bed-rotting makes me procrastinate but I know I would do a worse job if I don’t make time for myself,” says Kavya. “It helps me calm stress and anxiety, helping me think better,” she adds. For Nandhini, taking a break from this hustle culture sometimes makes her feel guilty and pressurised because the culture values constant productivity and she feels she is lagging behind but she still needs her space to process things and emotions. “However, it is the procrastination that creates pressure on me and not bed-rotting,” adds Yokesh. Kunal says, “Sometimes, I feel like I’m wasting time but I have to remind myself that rest is productive and essential for long-term well-being.” The fear of fomo As it’s a conscious decision to sit out social gatherings, the fear of missing out does creep in and it’s a constant fight between peace and comfort and the guilt of turning down a social invitation. Kavya says, “I do feel a sense of guilt that I didn’t join the people who invited me but I decided to bed-rot instead. But I don’t feel like I am losing out on social life.” For Kunal, skipping an event is a trade-off for mental peace and comfort. However, Yokesh believes that there are specific days when he longs for a social gathering, but if he is skipping an event, it means he didn’t have the energy to enjoy it in the first place. It’s a quiet rebellion against a culture that glorifies constant hustle, reminding us that stepping back and prioritising ourselves isn’t just indulgence — it’s essential. Taking that time to pause, rest, and recharge can do wonders for both the mind and the soul, offering a gentle reminder that life isn’t just about productivity but also about balance. Published - November 24, 2024 10:38 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
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By BASSEM MROUE and ZEINA KARAM, Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days. Syrian state television aired a video statement by a group of men saying that President Bashar Assad has been overthrown and all detainees in jails have been set free. The man who read the statement said the Operations Room to Conquer Damascus, an opposition group, called on all opposition fighters and citizens to preserve state institutions of “the free Syrian state.” The statement emerged hours after the head of a Syrian opposition war monitor said Assad had left the country for an undisclosed location, fleeing ahead of insurgents who said they had entered Damascus following the remarkably swift advance across the country. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. “I am in my house and I have not left, and this is because of my belonging to this country,” Jalili said in a video statement. He said he would go to his office to continue work in the morning and called on Syrian citizens not to deface public property. He did not address reports that Assad had fled. Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad took a flight Sunday from Damascus. State television in Iran, Assad’s main backer in the years of war in Syria, reported that Assad had left the capital. It cited Qatar’s Al Jazeera news network for the information and did not elaborate. There was no immediate statement from the Syrian government. As daylight broke over Damascus, crowds gathered to pray in the city’s mosques and to celebrate in the squares, chanting “God is great.” People also chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. In some areas, celebratory gunshots rang out. Soldiers and police officers left their posts and fled, and looters broke into the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense. “My feelings are indescribable,” said Omar Daher, a 29-year-old lawyer. “After the fear that he (Assad) and his father made us live in for many years, and the panic and state of terror that I was living in, I can’t believe it.” Daher said his father was killed by security forces and his brother was in detention, his fate unknown. Assad “is a criminal, a tyrant and a dog,” he said. “Damn his soul and the soul of the entire Assad family,” said Ghazal al-Sharif, another reveler in central Damascus. “It is the prayer of every oppressed person and God answered it today. We thought we would never see it, but thank God, we saw it.” The police headquarters in the capital appeared to be abandoned, its door left ajar with no officers outside. An Associated Press journalist shot footage of an abandoned army checkpoint where uniforms were discarded on the ground under a poster of Assad’s face. Footage broadcast on opposition-linked media showed a tank in one of the capital’s central squares. It was the first time opposition forces had reached Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured areas on the outskirts of the capital following a yearslong siege. The pro-government Sham FM radio reported that the Damascus airport had been evacuated and all flights halted. The insurgents also announced they had entered the notorious Saydnaya military prison north of the capital and “liberated” their prisoners there. The night before, opposition forces took the central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as government forces abandoned it. The city stands at an important intersection between Damascus, the capital, and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The rebels had already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama, as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said rebel control of Homs would be a game-changer. The rebels’ moves into Damascus came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of the southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were by far the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad’s government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called Saturday for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad’s chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria’s border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Lebanese border officials closed the main Masnaa border crossing late Saturday, leaving many stuck waiting. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he was performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia is busy with its war in Ukraine. Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad’s forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Separately, President Joe Biden’s national security adviser said the Biden administration had no intention of intervening there. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation of a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015 and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis “that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians.” A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama, the country’s fourth-largest city. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since the conflict broke out in March 2011. Qatar’s top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Abdulrahman Shaheen and Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria; Abby Sewell in Beirut; Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad; Josef Federman and Victoria Eastwood in Doha, Qatar; and Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington contributed to this report. Be civil. Be kind.Are you looking for a tasty way to fuel your fitness goals? The is available now on at a 12% discount, and it's the perfect time to stock up on this protein powerhouse. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply looking to add more protein to your diet, here's why you should consider making this your go-to shake. First and foremost, the boasts 26 grams of high-quality, complete protein. This protein comes from fairlife ultra-filtered milk, providing all nine essential amino acids that are crucial for muscle recovery and growth. If you're serious about building and maintaining muscle, this is a convenient and effective way to meet your protein needs. 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China's export juggernaut is thundering ahead but as the empires strike back, will the mainland's kings of involution, who have conquered the world with their cheap electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, retail goods, clothing and more, come crashing down to earth? Or, is the world simply unable to live without them? China's exporters have disrupted world trade with their distinctive competitive ethos - to win at all costs - that's come to be known as involution in the mainland. But the stakes are getting higher, with the European Union and the US upping the ante in their trade war against China. Last month, European, Canadian and American business and trade officials got together in a huddle in Brussels to discuss ways to tackle "global non-market overcapacity." EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told the forum that overcapacity was a major threat that needed to tackled "head on" with a unified response. To put it into perspective, the EU and US consider China as a non-market economy as it does not operate on the principles of supply and demand. The US slapped 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs in September, and Canada followed suit in October to the dismay of the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta, which said that while the government is trying to encourage Canadians into EVs, it was closing doors to a "high-quality, low-cost option." Canada has also slapped a 25 percent tariff on Chinese aluminum and steel, US president-elect Donald Trump is threatening "an additional 10 percent tariff, above any additional tariffs" on all imports from China, which were worth US$427 billion (HK$3.3 trillion)last year, after previously touting a tariff in excess of 60 percent, and Turkey has a 40 percent tariff on Chinese EVs in place. But while the West frets and fumes about the existential threat to their own manufacturers, their consumers have been embracing cheap Chinese goods with great fervor, as data shows. ELECTRIC REVOLUTION Involution has become a catch-all term to describe price wars, unhealthy competition, overcapacity, deflation, the 996 culture of working from 9 am to 9 pm six days a week, fewer career prospects and even the grueling education system that burns out youngsters. China is well aware of that oversupply and price wars are fueling deflationary risks, and its leaders have repeatedly urged manufacturers and retailers to "avoid the vicious competition of involution." Perhaps no other industry epitomizes excessive involution in China better than green energy, with manufacturers of electric cars, solar panels and batteries producing more than what the market needs and selling excess stock overseas at dirt-cheap prices. Chinese EV makers are engaged in a bruising price war at home and 80 percent of the 118-odd brands are likely to fall by the wayside by the end of the decade, according to AlixPartners. Around 11 EV majors including SAIC, Chery, BYD (1211) and Great Wall Motor (2333), meanwhile, are battling for dominance in Europe by offering cars at much cheaper prices than local manufacturers. The average price of a European-made battery EV was around EUR47,000 (HK$385,000) in 2023 while the average cost of a feature-packed Chinese EV was a tad under EUR30,000. Chinese battery EV exports into the EU grew by nearly 1,700 percent between 2020 and 2023, with sales worth EUR11 billion last year, according to a report titled "The EU's drive on China: What EV tariffs mean for Europe," published by the Centre for European Reform, a think tank. One of the reasons behind the phenomenal success is that Europe's consumers are increasingly opting for Chinese EVs as they are "more affordable - yet technologically competitive," according to the report's author, CER associate fellow and economist Anton Spisak. The report also states that it remains to be seen whether the tariffs will impact prices or make Europe's EV sector competitive, and warns that EU consumers will be "left in the backseat." China's EV firms have also taken their price war to Thailand, where they dominate 80 percent of the market, with Great Wall Motor slashing prices by 18 percent in October and Changan retaliating with a whopping 20 percent cut in November. BYD already has a plant in Thailand and SAIC Motor, Great Wall Motor, Neta, Aion and Chery are all following suit. BYD, MG, Guangzhou Automobile (2238), Seres, Neta, and BYD's Denza have also opened shop in Hong Kong. Everbright Securities International securities strategist Kenny Ng Lai-yin is not too worried about US EV tariffs as China barely sells any electric cars in America. He worries more about the EU hiking EV tariffs by up to 47.6 percent, negotiations for which are still ongoing, but believes exporters will continue their overseas push amid China's economic slowdown. However, EVs made by some Chinese firms are expected to remain cost-competitive despite the higher taxes, thanks to their better control of the supply chain and technological innovation, says UBS Investment Bank's head of Internet research in China Kenneth Fong Kam-chung. Also, plants set up outside China would help avoid higher tariffs, such as those set up by BYD and Nio (9866) in Hungary. However, these investments are not without risks: last month, Leapmotor (9863) halted production of a second EV model with partner Stellantis in Poland after Beijing told automakers to halt investments in European states that backed the higher tariffs. CHARGING AHEAD China dominates the global battery market with the value of exports rising by 28 percent to US$65 billion in 2023 from a year earlier. The EU claims that Chinese EVs benefit from cheap subsidized batteries and France, Germany and Sweden are urging the new European Commission to nurture the battery sector and avoid being over reliant on China. Now, the higher tariffs could force Chinese battery firms to accelerate their expansion overseas, with battery giant CATL building a second European factory in Hungary. China also commands a 98 percent share of the EU solar panels market, with the EU importing EUR19.7 billion worth of photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. The EU and US accuse Beijing of subsidizing the industry and flooding the world with cheap solar exports, which were worth a record US$49 billion to China last year. In response, the US has doubled tariffs on solar panels to 50 percent while the EU is probing the alleged subsidies. The mainland's solar market, however, remains awash with overcapacity and cut-throat price wars have led to a wave of closures, with new solar projects diving by 75 percent in the first half of the year. CONSUMER CONQUESTS Chinese food, phone and fashion exporters are also flattening the competition overseas. After beating Foodpanda and Deliveroo in Hong Kong in 10 months flat, food delivery giant Meituan's (3690) Keeta has now entered Saudi Arabia and aims to expand into Bahrain, the UAE and Jordan. Luckin Coffee, which beat Starbucks in the mainland with 9.9 yuan (HK$10.5) coffee coupons, is opening three stores in Hong Kong while bubble tea giant Mixue Bingcheng selling desserts and beverages at prices ranging from HK$9 to HK$20 compared to market rates of HK$25 to HK$46. Mixue is now the largest beverage chain in Vietnam with 1,000 stores and has also swept through Indonesia and Laos. Among phone manufacturers, Oppo is boosting production as it set sights on South America. It was the top smartphone brand in Indonesia in July-September quarter with a 22 percent market share and the No 2 brand in India with a 13.9 percent share over the same period, data from Canalys and IDC reveal. Meanwhile, the EU is targeting Chinese online retailers like Temu and fashion giant Shein, who have won over European buyers en masse in the absence of taxes on low-cost imports, and wants to scrap all exemption for packages valued at below EUR150 from 2028. ADVANTAGE CHINA Hong Kong Baptist University associate professor Billy Mak Sui-choi believes Chinese exporters should focus more on markets without trade barriers. There are more than 150 nations outside of the EU and US, he points out, adding that feature-laden Chinese EVs hold the edge as they offer more bang for the buck. Morgan Stanley's chief China economist Robin Xing Ziqiang says overseas expansion can only ease part of the pressure on China's manufacturers, as markets such as South East Asia are not as large as mainland China's. Nevertheless, he believes Chinese enterprises will continue to expand overseas for survival. The Mercator Institute for China Studies last month released its Global China Competition Tracker, tracing the various measures taken by some of the world's 50 largest economies over China's exports. While many had curbs in place ranging from moderate to strict, it also showed, perhaps unsurprisingly, that developed nations like Australia and New Zealand and developing ones like Bangladesh and Tanzania were "doing little or nothing and instead embracing the cheap goods that China's overcapacities and subsidies bring to their economy." China may be locked in a vicious cycle of increasing output and diminishing returns, but with its exporters showing no signs of slowing down, and buyers across the world voting with their wallets in favor of their staple of Chinese cars, smartphones and consumer goods, it will perhaps take a lot more than tariffs and trade wars to wean the world off Made in China, at least in the foreseeable future.APA Corp. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsThe Philadelphia Eagles ruled wide receiver DeVonta Smith out for Sunday night's game at the Los Angeles Rams due to a hamstring injury. Smith did not practice all week and will miss his second game of the season and just the third of his four-year NFL career. He was inactive in a Week 4 loss at Tampa Bay due to a concussion. Smith, 26, leads the Eagles with 41 receptions and four touchdown catches ands ranks second with 516 receiving yards in nine starts this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner has 281 catches for 3,694 yards and 23 scores in 59 games (58 starts) since the Eagles drafted him with the 10th overall pick in 2021. NFC East-leading Philadelphia (8-2) takes a six-game winning streak to Los Angeles (5-5), which has won four of its last five games. --Field Level Media
USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final matchIt's been a bad week for the New York Giants. The Daniel Jones era has officially come to a close, with the former first round pick requesting and receiving his release after six seasons. A recipient of a four-year, $160million contract extension, Jones had not performed well enough in 2024 to preserve his starting job, and was officially benched after a defeat to the Carolina Panthers. Heading into their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the Giants had the worst record in the NFC with two wins and eight losses. Tommy DeVito was confirmed as the starter in Week 12, but struggled in the first half at Metlife Stadium. New York went three-and-out on the first drive of the game and turned the ball over on downs on their second drive as the quarterback completed just one of two passes for five yards in the opening quarter. Things didn't get much better in the second, and DeVito ended the half with 31 yards as his team went in 23-0 down. While the Giants suffered, Tampa Bay took full advantage, and visiting quarterback Baker Mayfield had a lot of fun. He threw for 230 yards in the first half, and even managed to fight his way into the end zone with a rushing touchdown. While his dive across the line was impressive enough, it was his celebration that really caught the eye. As he got back to his feet, Mayfield hit the Giants and their fans with DeVito's trademark celebration. Last year, New York's QB went viral for putting his hand up in the air and pinching his fingers together after throwing a TD. DeVito, who has made no secret of his Italian heritage, even won the Bud Light Celebration of the Year Award for his efforts. And while he didn't get the chance to pull out the celebration in the first half against Tampa Bay, Mayfield decided to do it for him. Naturally, his actions caught the attention of fans on social media. "Tommy DeVito out here catching strays from Baker Mayfield," NFL insider Ian Rapoport wrote on X. "Doing this in front of DeVito himself is CRAZY WORK," another said. "Oh my. Baker Mayfield just scored a TD and made sure all Giants fans saw him doing the Tommy DeVito celebration. Giants getting embarrassed at home," journalist Ari Meirov added. Being on the wrong end of a 23-0 scoreline heading into half-time is bad enough. But a fellow QB hitting your trademark celebration while you're sat on the sideline just adds insult to injury. talkSPORT is your home of the NFL on UK radio, and you can stay up to date with all the latest from around the league via our dedicated 'EndZone' YouTube channel .
The hunt for a franchise quarterback is on for the New York Giants . The G-Men released former six-year starting quarterback Daniel Jones mid-season, marking the end of an era and paving the way for a new franchise signal-caller to take over in 2025. The Giants are projected to pick near the top of the 2025 NFL Draft. Mock drafts typically have them landing one of the current consensus top-two quarterback prospects, Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. However, a third quarterback prospect for the Giants to consider could be flying up the boards after an electric performance in the Big Ten Championship. Could the Giants target Drew Allar in the 2025 NFL Draft? Penn State quarterback Drew Allar is seldom brought up in the conversation for the 2025 NFL Draft class’s top quarterback prospects. However, his stock has been rising in recent weeks and spiked significantly on Saturday following his strong outing against Oregon in the Big Ten Championship. While Penn State ultimately lost the game to the nation’s No. 1 ranked university, Allar stood out in the game and caught the eyes of scouts and analysts. He went 20-of-39 passing for 226 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions, plus five carries for 54 yards and one rushing touchdown. Allar’s stat line was a bit of a mixed bag, as is he as a prospect. His 2023 season was filled with highs and lows as Allar flashed elite potential and upside but demonstrated how raw and underdeveloped he is as a prospect. Allar is moving up draft boards Allar is receiving a lot of buzz following his performance against Oregon. Kyle Crabbs of The 33rd Team gave a glowing review of Allar in his recent scouting report: “Allar has perhaps the best tools of any quarterback eligible for the 2025 Draft,” Crabbs wrote ( via The 33rd Team on X ). “...Teams looking for a plug-and-play starter should tread carefully, but those with a consistent system and coaching structure should not wait too long in their bids to get their hands on him. He has all of the position’s uncoachable elements and, in the right environment, could grow and develop into an impact starter.” Crabbs compared Allar to who Buffalo Bills superstar QB Josh Allen was as a prospect coming out of Wyoming in 2018. Like Allar, Allen had question marks about his experience, accuracy, and refinement coming out of college. But proper coaching unlocked Allen’s potential and he is now a perennial MVP candidate. Similarly to Allen coming out of Wyoming, Allar has unlimited upside. If he is drafted into the right situation and receives proper coaching, the sky is the limit for the Penn State product. The Giants could be the team that falls in love with Allar, especially if they keep head coach Brian Daboll, who was the man behind Allen’s development in Buffalo. Allar might check the franchise boxes and give the Giants superstar potential under center. This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.New 2024 Kindle Paperwhite Now Selling For $25 Less
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