The fourth-year GM would not disclose if the Giants were one of the teams that is having authorized, exploratory conversations with Stafford.

Did Schoen drop a potential hint into his thinking for what he called "the most important position" on a team?

The New York Giants sorely lack answers at quarterback, and general manager Joe Schoen appears to know it, admitting to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday that the club must address the position this offseason.