Just weighing in to say I'd absolutely take Eli as a viable plan C to hold the fort next year if it appears they aren't going to pick high enough in the draft to land who they want, AND they miss on Cousins, who I'd happily give a big contract.
I think the better question is, given likely interest in Jacksonville, Denver and possibly Washington if Cousins leaves (which would be a real freak you to the Giants), why would he come here? Just to stay in NY?