There are a lot of things I want to post but I’m obligated to wait til the week of the draft. One thing that is big is there are reportedly a handful of people in the organization that doubt jones will be able to pass a physical. Apparently he hasn’t recovered as expected from the ACL and they here has been a noticeable reduction of motion in his throwing arm.
Giants were willing to run it back with Jones but fear that his injuries in ‘23 have made him too much of a liability going forward as much as they like the man. They cannot, in good faith, rely on him going into the ‘24 season. Drew lock was signed to be the potential starter in the initial weeks when Jones’s recovery seemed to suffer a setback (Thus the explanation that Jones is still the presumptive starter). However further reports from medical doctors are leading the Giants to full pivot off Jones. It’s no longer about whether he is good enough, it’s simply come down to “will he hold up” and the Giants have been told that one more injury to the kneck will lead to retirement from Jones.
Finally. It was explained to me like this.
“Remember John McCain?”
Me: “The Governor?”
“yes. Remember he couldn’t lift his arms above his head?”
Me: “Kinda”
“Daniel Jones is one hit away”
The Giants want to go big at QB here. I know it.
All this diligence on QBs isn't smoke.
+1.
At least he got paid. Also he should have a career in coaching in the future.
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No matter what anyone’s thoughts are regarding his play at QB, this is some scary news for Jones if true and I wish him the best. I’m more than ready to move on from him but this is real life and wish him the best
+1.
+2
This.
Go co-host with Kay
If I wanted to do that, all i would have to do is start a thread with the title, "Wow! You won't believe what is about to go down!"
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If I wanted to do that, all i would have to do is start a thread with the title, "Wow! You won't believe what is about to go down!"
lol, I never said you orchestrated it 😉
It wasn't just rust. His power/body torque and throwing motion looked really weird before the ACL went.
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As for his neck, I feel for him. Never like seeing that, but he's made generational wealth.
Dole had a spinal injury from a shellburst which left him with little use of one arm.
I am legit on edge of seat... what else do you know?!?! haha
Remind me, is that what shelved him for a few games before the ACL?
I’ll take Nabers, play Lock, and pick Sanders or Beck next year. Both guys are better than McCarthy..
I don't believe it's true though. Sounds hyperbolic.
being 5 months post-op and not being able to pass a physical would seem obvious no? kyler didnt get cleared to return to practice until about 8 months.
not doubting godeep or the reality that jones has been injured basically every year of his career except 2022, but some of this neck stuff is reminiscent of 2 years ago when people got spooked that his career was over even though they said all offseason he'd be ready for camp (which he was). in-season people said the same stuff even though chao and others (correctly as it turned out) said it as an unrelated neck injury to his previous one.
i think there are obviously legitimate concerns about his ability to stay healthy going forward but also some hyperbole about the neck that seems to not align with anything that's been credibly reported.
So as regards the injury clause, Jones passing the physical is all about the ACL. Now I understand that might take several more months, and possibly into the regular season, players heal from ACLs at different time frames, but if Jones doesn't at least pass the physical coming off this ACL, then this is an historically bad contract and an historically bad and fragile player to have bet on.
Please, tell me on the doll where the Giants liking him has hurt you...
Yes someone did post that
I think someone posted something about Jones’ throwing motion being different when he returned against the Raiders
+1. I am anti-Jones but I never, ever wanted to hear something about him physically like this. Wishing him the best.