JOE SCHOEN’S FOOTSTEPS They echoed through empty corridors of The New York Giants‘ Quest Diagnostics Training Center. He walked into the cafeteria expecting to see a player. It was 7:30 AM on Tuesday.
This is when he saw him. Daniel Jones.
Schoen watched his quarterback eat breakfast, while the rest enjoyed their Week 9 bye. Jones was getting ready for a day full of film study and workouts.
Jones’s contribution to the surprise success of the 7-3 Giants this season has been controversial. Schoen and the new regime still have much to do before they can make a long-term commitment for the young quarterback.
Jones’ character is not questioned by the Giants. Brian Daboll, the Giants’ first-year coach, has nothing but praise for Jones’ steady approach.
Schoen indicated that extension talks would not be possible after the Nov.1 trade deadline if they were not resolved by the bye-week. tabled until the offseason. Jones stated that there had been no contract negotiations between Schoen and the organization’s representatives before Schoen’s deadline.
The Giants did however speak to running back Saquon BarkleyThe face of the franchise: about a deal.
Jones’s career-best quarterback rating (58.3 through 10 matches this season) is still a concern. His future in New York, however, remains uncertain.
Jones said that Jones didn’t over-interpret the situation. Jones said that he will control his actions and play as best as he can. The rest will take care of itself. That’s my attitude. “I don’t believe that this has changed at all.”
However, the Giants are facing more difficult times. They turned down Jones’ fifth-year option earlier in year, which means that he can become a free agency after the season. Jones has been a solid starter. However, the Giants will wait to see how Jones finishes the year to determine if Jones is a quarterback they want to build.
These are two very distinct distinctions.
“We have it all” [seven] games left. Schoen stated that it would be a continuous evaluation for all of these men after the bye week. “We’ll discuss it — how the market looks, we’ll have those meeting, but it’s an ongoing evaluation.”
SCHOEN’S REACTIONS AT His thoughts on this team were revealed at the trade deadline. The Giants were 6-2 at that point, but they have conceded that their roster is flawed following an offseason restricted by salary-cap constraints.
They traded away a talented player The Kansas City Chiefs In wide receiver Kadarius Toney And did not add anyone.
There are holes all over the roster. The new regime tried to maintain Daboll’s balanced offense, and Wink Martindale as its coordinator. aggressive and opportunistic defenseHowever, there are also requirements at the tight end, interior offensive and middle linebacker, second, and in return.
Of course, this is the most important.
According to the salary cap site Over the Cap, the franchise tag for a quarterback will be $31.5 million next year. Jones earned less than $4 million in 2018, while five other quarterbacks made more. Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray Derek Carr — Expect to make more than $31million next season.
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With ample salary-cap room, the Giants could absorb the large salary. They must also find a solution to Barkley’s problem. Barkley seems like a great candidate for the franchise tag in consecutive years. The franchise tag for running backs is in the range of $10-12million.
The Giants would need to find a compromise with Jones or go to backup. Tyrod Taylor You can get a lot more for $5.5 million.
According to one NFC general manager, Jones would be the Giants’ best option this offseason. Another executive from a potential NFC playoff team stated that there was “no way” he would build around Jones in 2019. 6th overall selection, citing his inability in traditional drop-back situations to win and the Giants success in Daboll’s scaled-back offense.
An NFL executive who has worked in contract negotiations suggested that a one year deal for midlevel salary would be most beneficial for both parties. A deal in the $15-$20 million range.
This is assuming Jones doesn’t find a large, long-term deal.
Executive: “He’s a bridge that leads to the real future starter.”
Another source pointed out the $28 million two-year contract ($21 million guaranteed). Jameis Winston Signed with the New Orleans Saints As an example, take this offseason.
Jones, 25, may not be willing to make such a deal. He is likely to do better in the open market. He has more recent success than Winston, and isn’t recovering from a serious injury.
Jones’s value can be questioned, but there’s a risk. Brock Osweiler is a Quarterback with much more short-term success. Nick Foles Matt Flynn and Matt Flynn are just a few of the many people who were paid on the open markets.
Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN NFL’s front-office insider, stated that although he is far from perfect, he was young and on the rise and that at least 12 teams will require new quarterbacks next season. “The ball security issue that plagued him during his first three seasons.” [36 fumbles] It is now under control.
Tannenbaum believes Jones will receive at least $25 million annually, citing the demand and supply of the position.
It seemed more likely that the Giants would draft their next quarterback in 2023, prior to the season. It is the same blueprint Schoen & Daboll used in Buffalo to draft their next quarterback. Josh Allen In 2018, even though Taylor had taken them to the playoffs.
It will be difficult, but not impossible, if the Giants continue to win. Buffalo won the 21stst Overall pick for the year into Allen at pick Number. 7. It took Cordy Glenn, an offensive lineman and two second-rounders to make it possible.
Schoen might get creative if Jones isn’t interested in moving on. This is still an option, but it’s risky.
“[Jones is] “He’s doing all we ask him to do and he does a great job with it,” Shea Tierney, quarterbacks coach said. He does what we ask him to do.
JONES HAS SHOWN He showed a lot of promise during his first ten games. Jones, who has a QBR of 58.1 — which is higher than both Jones and Aaron — leads the Giants with seven wins. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert Cincinnati Bengals‘ Joe Burrow Nos. 10 and 12 respectively.
Mike Kafka, the offensive coordinator, and Daboll are working together to maximize his skills. Jones has already rushed to 437 yards with a career-high of four touchdowns.
Jones still has much to prove in the remaining seven weeks.
He needs to keep making good decisions. Six turnovers per game in 10 games is the fastest pace of his career.
“That’s how they refer to Aaron Rodgers. Tom Brady. It’s because they don’t throw the ball away, as he’s demonstrated,” wide receiver Darius Slayton said. “I believe that’s the most important key, and something he did a great job doing this year.”
Schoen was especially impressed by Jones’s performance in the must-have moments. Jones is third among all quarterbacks and has four fourth-quarter comebacks. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan. Jones rallied Giants to comebacks versus the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers Baltimore RavensTheir three biggest wins of season were.
Daboll declared after the victory over the Packers that “he’s done an excellent job for our football team” and that the tasks that were given to him, he did them well. “I’m glad that he is our quarterback.”
He did it all without an elite receiving unit. Despite being in the depth charts this summer and early in season, Slayton is the Giants’ leading receiver. They’ve received almost nothing. Kenny Golladay (four catches and 51 yards) and Toney was traded prior to the deadline.
Sterling Shepard in Week 3 to a torn left ACLAnd rookie Wan’Dale Robinson tore his right ACL Sunday’s defeat to the Detroit Lions This is the end of the season. You can also add in-season items such as Marcus Johnson Isaiah Hodgins already had to begin games.
Jones and the offense are now unable to open the passing game.
Barkley said that Barkley is a “great leader.” Barkley said that Barkley is a great player.
“I will always be a fan of him, not only because he is a friend or teammate but because of his work ethic and the plays that he makes on the field. He’s demonstrated that this season. To be totally honest, I think he’s done that a lot over his career. It’s easier for outsiders to see his wins and praise him more.
While the Giants are on their way to their first playoff appearance since 2016, they still need Jones to complete a season.
Jones has missed at most two starts in each season because of neck, ankle, and hamstring injuries. In Week 4, Jones injured his left ankle during a win over the Chicago Bears He was able to complete the season without missing any games. He set high goals for himself this season, including staying healthy and playing 17 games.
It could all come down to seven weeks. On Thursday, the Giants will face the Cowboys in Dallas. They play the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles Face the 8-2 twice Minnesota Vikings On Christmas Eve
Jones stated that Jones believes there is always more to be done. “I have expectations for myself and goals to improve each week. I can’t control what other people think.