Giants reporter reveals how much QB Daniel Jones wants to be paid
The Giants’ QB is looking for a whole lot of money when it comes to the annual average
Last week, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said on NFL Live that the idea of New Yorks QB Daniel Jones seeking $45 million per year is "real".
“I believe it’s real,” said Fowler. “After making calls the last 24 hours, talking to teams, I do believe it’s real.
"I know some teams believe it’s real.”
Well, a week later, Giants beat reporter Pat Leonard, who works for the New York Daily News, confirmed as much Friday morning:
This should explain why they’re still not close: league sources tell the Daily News that Jones’ representatives are asking for more than $45 million per year on a multi-year contract extension.
Yea, that's certainly why the two sides aren't close.
To be completely frank: $45 million per year for Daniel Jones is borderline insanity.
Yes, the quarterback market is its own entity – a world in which QBs live by their own rules and pay structure (one can argue the wideout market is almost its own entity, as well, but I digress).
But, right now, there are just five NFL quarterbacks that average $45 million or more per year: Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson Kyler Murray, Deshaun Watson, and Patrick Mahomes.
A $45 million per year contract means Jones will make more than Josh Allen, Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford, and Kirk Cousins.
That's simply a flawed process. Especially when considering the non-exclusive franchise tag is projected to cost a little more than $32 million.
Jones does not have the pedigree nor the consistency to warrant the $45 million he's seeking. It's that simple.
The Giants are better off giving Saquon Barkley, a running back, a long-term deal, to be honest. It'd be substantially lower when it comes to both annual and overall value. Plus, Barkley has a much better track record of production. Health is the biggest concern with him, obviously.
Yes, Jones had a very solid year in 2022. And he looked great in the Giants' Wild Card win over the Minnesota Vikings.
But, again, it all goes back to consistency. And Jones has failed to display any consistency outside of 2022.
The Giants have plenty of cap room, so they can afford to fulfill Jones' wish, if they choose to do so.
But, it wouldn't be a smart decision and it could potentially screw with the franchise's trajectory.
That, in itself, is nowhere near worth rolling the dice.
You can check out Leonard's full article, here.
