Any sequels? Oh, yeah! When Daniel Jones’ ACL injury heals up in 2024, a return as starting quarterback for the New York Giants is predicted!
“The expectations is that when Daniel is healthy, he will be our starting quarterback,” revealed general manager Joe Schoen on Monday.
The Giants just secured Jones to a four-year, $160 million deal, ensuring $35.5 million for next year. This certainly supports the vote of confidence.
While a potential split was possible, New York is firmly behind their signal caller and 2019’s first-round draft pick. In the prior season, Jones played a key role in getting the Giants to the playoffs under Brian Daboll’s leadership.
“I’ve seen it,” Schoen said. “You guys all saw last season. He won 10 games, he won a road playoff game for the Giants. You guys saw the preseason. I just think we got punched in the nose early on and dug ourselves a hole and we weren’t able to get out of it. We’re still trying to right now. Still believe in Daniel the person.”
However, Jones will be returning from the knee injury he suffered on Nov. 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 26-year-old just underwent surgery last week, so his comeback is anticipated around the middle of the 2024 season.
During the six games Jones played this season, there was a regression from the player that helped the team win a playoff game last postseason. Before he went on injured reserve, Jones threw two touchdowns to six interceptions.
He also missed three games due to the second neck injury of his career.
Now for the downside: the Giants are exploring new options to fill the void.
“We’re still going to have to address the position at some point, because there is no guarantee he’s going to be back for Week 1,” Schoen said.
“That will be a position, obviously there are different avenues — free agency or the draft — but we’ll have to address it at some point.”
Tyrod Taylor will be a free agent, while current starter and undrafted free agent Tommy DeVito will be under contract. DeVito has the most wins of any of the Giants quarterbacks in 2023 with two victories in his three starts this season.
Schoen said the team will consider all avenues to improve the QB room, especially during Jones’ absence. They are not dismissing the idea of choosing a high-draft pick for a quarterback, provided that it aligns with the team’s standing when it’s their turn to pick.
As things stand, New York (4-8) would pick sixth in the 2024 Draft if the season ended today.
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