After starting the season as New York’s beginning quarterback, Daniel Jones has rapidly fallen down the pecking order for the Giants however he’s remaining constructive in the course of the tough instances.
Daniel Jones Refuses To Give Up
Daniel Jones began the season as New York’s go to man, however after 11 weeks of ache, the franchise has lastly swapped Jones out for backup Tommy DeVito who will play his first recreation in 2024 on Sunday.
It was confirmed this week that DeVito will take over as beginning quarterback from this weekend, when the Giants face the Buccaneers off the again of their bye week.
On media duties this week, Jones appeared to be as grateful as at all times for the chance given to him in New York and the quarterback had nothing however constructive phrases for the organisation regardless of being benched.
“The chance to play for the New York Giants was actually a dream come true, and I’m extraordinarily grateful to the Mara and Tisch households for the prospect to play right here,” Jones mentioned. “The Giants are actually a first-class group, and I’ve nothing however real respect and appreciation for the individuals who have constructed it and who assist stick with it that custom.
An announcement from #Giants QB Daniel Jones, addressing his current and future pic.twitter.com/eEiH4tVZX0
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2024
“I’ve met so many particular individuals and created relationships that may actually final a lifetime. Thanks to all my teammates, coaches and employees which have achieved a lot for me these previous six years.”
After all Jones’ time in New York isn’t coming to an finish (though it sounds prefer it) and for now, he has solely been benched for backup Tommy DeVito.
Jones’ kind appears to be like even worse when you think about that New York signed their beginning quarterback to a brand new four-year $160million deal earlier in 2024.
“I take full duty in my opinion in not bringing extra wins. Nobody needed to win extra video games worse than me, and I gave all the pieces I had on the sphere and in my preparation.
“After all this season has been disappointing for all, and naturally I want I might have achieved extra. I’m one hundred pc accountable in my opinion. I didn’t play effectively sufficient persistently sufficient to assist the workforce get the outcomes. The fact of the NFL is it’s laborious to win video games and requires constant efficiency from everybody concerned.”
Dexter Lawrence was requested about how laborious he took the information of Daniel Jones being benched:
“Undoubtedly laborious, however I’ve been part of this enterprise, similar to final yr after they traded away my greatest buddy in the midst of the season. It’s part of the enterprise.” pic.twitter.com/GNYN3aGDyW
— Giants Movies (@SNYGiants) November 20, 2024
The Giants have a 2-8 report this yr after ten video games and with a 46.8 quarterback ranking, Jones ranks as one in all backside 5 beginning sign callers this season.
This isn’t the primary time Jones has been benched for DeVito, after combating a neck and ACL damage in 2023 that saved QB1 on the sidelines for a lot of the season.