Darius Slayton is returning to the Giants in 2023, officially re-signing with the Giants during free agency last week. 

The Giants leading receiver last season, Slayton became Daniel Jones' favorite target down the stretch of last season. 

His latest comments lend credence to that continuing this fall. 

During his press conference today, Slayton was asked a variety of questions surrounding his return to New York. 

One topic that was broached, was the subject of another re-signing, quarterback Daniel Jones. 

Darius Slayton “Anyone who follows me on twitter knows Daniel Jones slander will not be tolerated”

Slayton says he might have been more excited about Jones’ new deal than his own

— Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) March 20, 2023

The relationship between the media and Daniel Jones is a rocky one. Some parts of social media or network television offer support for the signal caller. 

Others believe he is grossly overrated, and post contract signing, vastly overpaid. 

But Slayton isn't here for any of that, showing support for the man that directly supplies him with the football. 

A conflict of interest in some peoples eye's, surely Slayton will publicly endorse his quarterback, but his comments come across as genuine. 

Darius Slayton said he first bonded with Daniel Jones at rookie minicamp when DJ asked him to run a go route to warm up. From that moment on, he knew they could work together.

— Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) March 20, 2023

Slayton is no certified wide receiver one. In fact, he still has a long way to go in his development as a route runner and a ball-winner. 

But for a fifth-round pick out of Auburn, Slayton has already out-performed expectations, earning the ever elusive, second NFL contract. 

New York still has questions to answer when it comes to the "X's and O's" of football. The secondary remains an issue and the interior of the offensive line is still underwhelming post-free agency. 

One thing we know they have no issue with…culture. 

There seems to be vertical alignment in New York, with ownership, front office, coaching staff, and players all on the same page. 

When things get hard during the season, it won't be about who has the best-left guard or nickel corner. 

Instead, it will be the teams that trust each other the most and believe in one common goal that raise the Lombardi Trophy. 

If comments like Slayton's foreshadow anything, New York may be on their way to doing just that.