Giants: Rounds two and three show the team's thoughts on Daniel Jones
Even those who hold the least amount of stock in Daniel Jone's ability to be a franchise quarterback would have to admit that his early tenure in New York was "rocky" to say the least. Mutiple coaches, a new system seemingly every year, and a lack of talent both on the offensive line and in […]
Even those who hold the least amount of stock in Daniel Jone's ability to be a franchise quarterback would have to admit that his early tenure in New York was "rocky" to say the least.
Mutiple coaches, a new system seemingly every year, and a lack of talent both on the offensive line and in his pass catchers, Jones was on an island for the early part of his career.
But following the 2022 season, Jones now has stability between ownership, front office and coaching staff. And as we stand after two days of the draft, and months after free agency, Jones now has more than enough talent.
Starting in free agency, the team tagged star back Saquon Barkleym re-signed Jones favorite target in 2022 in Darius Slayton, and traded for one of the leagues best tight ends when healthy, Darren Waller.
Realizing that wasn't nearly enough, after addressing a glaring weakness at corner on night one of the draft, the Giants doubled down on offense in rounds two and three, selecting center John Michael Schmitz and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt respectively.
Suddenly, an offense that was running the wildcat (running back at quarterback) to garner first downs last year is starting to resemble an explosive group.
We know they have a great head coach and offensive mind in Brian Daboll, and they now have rounded out their passing catching unit, with slot receivers, possession players, and speed threats.
The only remaining questions on offense surrounds the guard position, but they have plenty of day three picks to try and draft and develop a late round flyer.
Not to mention, guard is the one spot on the line where you can "get away with" being somewhat less talented, as center, right tackle, and left tackle are the more prominent positions.
The point is, the excuses or in my opinion, reasons for Jones' early struggles no longer exist. He makes franchise quarterback money now, and following day two of the draft, he will be expected to play to those expectations, whether that be right or wrong.
