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Danny Dimes

Canton : 8/16/2019 10:12 pm

11/14 for 161yds & 1TD

He's looking more and more like our future QB. He'll learn from the 2 fumbles but his accuracy, ball placement, and touch has been nothing short of spectacular.

What says you?
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arcarsenal : 8/16/2019 10:20 pm : link
Very happy with what I've seen thus far. He's doing a great job of eliminating the concerns I had about him in short order.

He's thrown with zip and velocity when he's needed to, he's thrown with touch. His ball placement has been fantastic.

I'm very encouraged. It's backup defensive players, it's vanilla defense, it's preseason.... I get it.

But this is 2 positive showings in a row for Daniel and we should all be happy about that.

The fumbles were obviously not what you want to see, but that wasn't enough to put a damper on how he did throwing the ball.

Good stuff tonight. It's nice to see the offense actually score some points and put together some drives this preseason. I know it doesn't mean much - but in some of the recent preseasons the offense looked really, really bad. And it carried over.

So, this is good to see.
Wait this is the part  
dep026 : 8/16/2019 10:21 pm : link
Where I’m suppose to say Jones fumbles will be problematic and that he hasn’t done much since he’s gone against backups...

Amirite....



Jones has been fantastic.
really hope  
pjcas18 : 8/16/2019 10:23 pm : link
that nickname doesn't stick
worst nickname  
bluepepper : 8/16/2019 10:37 pm : link
since Donnie Baseball. Loved Mattingly. Like what I see so far of Jones but please god, not Danny Dimes.
Has any rook QB  
Coach Red Beaulieu : 8/16/2019 10:38 pm : link
Look as sick as DJ8 in their first 2 preseason games? Douchy poor team leader Russell Wilson?
RE: really hope  
BestFeature : 8/16/2019 10:40 pm : link
In comment 14533302 pjcas18 said:
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that nickname doesn't stick


I hope it does. That will mean he's good. Plus I actually kind of like it.
Danny Dimes  
crick n NC : 8/16/2019 10:43 pm : link
Possibly as bad a nickname as Matty Ice
Yuck

As for Jones, I'm excited, although I'm supposed to be bitter because he's taking Manning's job.

I'll try harder
The nickname is for the balls he throws  
Motley Two : 8/16/2019 10:49 pm : link
Everybody knows his nickname is Daniel Stormborn. First of his Downs. Mover of Chains.
I just hope after Kyle gets cut...  
jnoble : 8/16/2019 10:53 pm : link
...he gets his college #17 back. So we can have a redo on Duke QBs replacing a legend wearing #17
:-)
RE: I just hope after Kyle gets cut...  
Motley Two : 8/16/2019 11:00 pm : link
In comment 14533397 jnoble said:
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...he gets his college #17 back. So we can have a redo on Duke QBs replacing a legend wearing #17
:-)


Let's not.
THE FUTURE.  
Dave in Hoboken : 8/16/2019 11:02 pm : link
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And I don't mean far-off future,  
Dave in Hoboken : 8/16/2019 11:03 pm : link
but relatively soon future.

:)
So far so good.  
bceagle05 : 8/16/2019 11:05 pm : link
Arm strength was the only real knock on him, and he appears to have more than enough to succeed. All the other stuff - turnovers, reading defenses, etc. - are secondary at this point.
Loving  
Thinblueline : 8/16/2019 11:11 pm : link
Seeing this kid prove all the nay sayers Wrong..
We are seeing  
lax counsel : 8/16/2019 11:16 pm : link
Why NFL scouts were a lot higher on him than the media. He certainly has to continue to develop and learn the NFL game, but he appears to have all the physical and mental tools to do so.

You couldn’t have asked for a better start than he’s shown and he’s certainly supporting what’s been said about him in practice. Here’s hoping he develops into a legit franchise qb.
RE: We are seeing  
BestFeature : 8/16/2019 11:24 pm : link
In comment 14533430 lax counsel said:
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Why NFL scouts were a lot higher on him than the media. He certainly has to continue to develop and learn the NFL game, but he appears to have all the physical and mental tools to do so.

You couldn’t have asked for a better start than he’s shown and he’s certainly supporting what’s been said about him in practice. Here’s hoping he develops into a legit franchise qb.


I wonder if the media saw him struggle against much better teams at times and take something off the ball for his bad receivers and made assumptions.
Danny Dimes?  
bradshaw44 : 8/16/2019 11:24 pm : link
Maybe if he were number 10. Yeaaaa, don’t think that would go over well.
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Danny Kanell : 8/16/2019 11:24 pm : link
Tough not to be excited.
What I really liked  
TrueBlue56 : 8/16/2019 11:33 pm : link
Was seeing him bounce back from the turnovers. You see some quarterbacks go on a downward spiral after a turnover or a few bad plays.
RE: What I really liked  
Dave in Hoboken : 8/16/2019 11:40 pm : link
In comment 14533445 TrueBlue56 said:
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Was seeing him bounce back from the turnovers. You see some quarterbacks go on a downward spiral after a turnover or a few bad plays.


Same. He loses the ball. Then, our defense gets a stop. And then we score on our next drive.

Also, when it was 2nd & 19 and Jones and the offense managed to get us back into FG position and kick the FG, which is much better than coming away with no points in that situation. So far, so good.
I’ve been a fan  
5BowlsSoon : 8/16/2019 11:54 pm : link
From the moment his name was called and he became a Giant. I don’t listen to ESPN talking heads because they just like to sound impressive with all their shouting and antics. Of course they think my mocking people, like Gettleman and Jones, that that makes them more impressive. Hardly.....just a lot of hot air. I’m glad when I’m at the gym running and espn is on the tube there is no sound.

Jones’ touch and accuracy are awesome.
Pleasantly surprised  
Marty866b : 8/17/2019 12:03 am : link
A couple of Jones throws were Bradylike.
RE: I’ve been a fan  
Dave in Hoboken : 8/17/2019 12:10 am : link
In comment 14533457 5BowlsSoon said:
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From the moment his name was called and he became a Giant. I don’t listen to ESPN talking heads because they just like to sound impressive with all their shouting and antics. Of course they think my mocking people, like Gettleman and Jones, that that makes them more impressive. Hardly.....just a lot of hot air. I’m glad when I’m at the gym running and espn is on the tube there is no sound.

Jones’ touch and accuracy are awesome.


He has some serious touch on his passes that I haven't seen a Giants QB have in awhile. Last week's TD vs. the Jets and this weeks TD were pretty much perfectly placed and close to the sideline, which makes it even alittle more difficult. It's cool to see a 22 year old compete these passes with pinpoint accuracy. Love that he completes the short passes as well, which isn't always a given for a QB no matter how talented that QB may be.

Alot of people have touted Jones' ability to run when necessary and throw on the run with accuracy. We haven't had to see him run from the pocket for a short (or long) run yet, nor we have we seen him throw on the run yet, but I'm excited to see both since both aspects are things that even some of his past critics have said he is very good at. Him not having to run yet is a good thing, though. Means the OL is doing it's job. Still excited to see both of those aspects at some point in the future, though.
It’s early  
Payasdaddy : 8/17/2019 12:10 am : link
And have no idea what his upside is. But he has made a few very nice throws and most of the easy ones. He definitely looks like he at least belongs.
Some rookies are like deer in headlights
Don’t see it with him so far
And he is also playing without his top skills position guys( Saquon, Engram, shep.)
Kinda have a feeling within the next yr or two will draft him a number #1 wr too
And hopefully continuously solidly oline so he doesn’t have same issue Eli has last 5 yrs re. Oline
RE: worst nickname  
kelsto811 : 8/17/2019 12:14 am : link
In comment 14533354 bluepepper said:
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since Donnie Baseball. Loved Mattingly. Like what I see so far of Jones but please god, not Danny Dimes.


Its better than Pick 6
there is much compulsive obsessive ideation on bbi, but nicknames may  
plato : 8/17/2019 12:15 am : link
be the most repetitive and meaningless. dimes = double nickels? come on, why not just sing “ Danny Boy”? He had a relatively good game, made some excellent throws, some wobblers too i think. read the field ok, but we don’t have coaches view or know what else was going on. Most are calming down from media craziness on draft day. ok, let’s just move on calmly.

let’s enjoy the process and hope for the best. Especially hope the owner leaves things for the gm, coach and w/l record to determine outcome. be calm and obsess on ideation beyond childish nicknames.
RE: RE: I’ve been a fan  
5BowlsSoon : 8/17/2019 12:16 am : link
In comment 14533464 Dave in Hoboken said:
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In comment 14533457 5BowlsSoon said:


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From the moment his name was called and he became a Giant. I don’t listen to ESPN talking heads because they just like to sound impressive with all their shouting and antics. Of course they think my mocking people, like Gettleman and Jones, that that makes them more impressive. Hardly.....just a lot of hot air. I’m glad when I’m at the gym running and espn is on the tube there is no sound.

Jones’ touch and accuracy are awesome.



He has some serious touch on his passes that I haven't seen a Giants QB have in awhile. Last week's TD vs. the Jets and this weeks TD were pretty much perfectly placed and close to the sideline, which makes it even alittle more difficult. It's cool to see a 22 year old compete these passes with pinpoint accuracy. Love that he completes the short passes as well, which isn't always a given for a QB no matter how talented that QB may be.

Alot of people have touted Jones' ability to run when necessary and throw on the run with accuracy. We haven't had to see him run from the pocket for a short (or long) run yet, nor we have we seen him throw on the run yet, but I'm excited to see both since both aspects are things that even some of his past critics have said he is very good at. Him not having to run yet is a good thing, though. Means the OL is doing it's job. Still excited to see both of those aspects at some point in the future, though.


Great insight brother. And I agree....short passs are not to be taken for granted. There usually are a lot of bodies around the ball and you still have to lead the receiver or at least place it in so he won’t get killed. DJ looks to be a natural at that.

And yes, when watching Duke highlights, what really got me excited was his rolling out ability and his ability to take off when the opening was there. These qualities make him special In my opinion and I feel so relieved picking him up this year vindicates our taking Saquon last year. Now we have both!
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christian : 8/17/2019 12:19 am : link
I was sitting just a few rows up field level on the opposite side of the TD throw and could see the entire play and throw develop.

Literally first thing I thought when the ball left his hands "that looks like Brady." His touch is really that impressive. Really great thrower.
RE: there is much compulsive obsessive ideation on bbi, but nicknames may  
Motley Two : 8/17/2019 12:32 am : link
In comment 14533471 plato said:
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be the most repetitive and meaningless. dimes = double nickels? come on, why not just sing “ Danny Boy”? He had a relatively good game, made some excellent throws, some wobblers too i think. read the field ok, but we don’t have coaches view or know what else was going on. Most are calming down from media craziness on draft day. ok, let’s just move on calmly.

let’s enjoy the process and hope for the best. Especially hope the owner leaves things for the gm, coach and w/l record to determine outcome. be calm and obsess on ideation beyond childish nicknames.


Dimes=Double Nickles?

You got some more pondering to do, Plato
RE: RE: worst nickname  
bradshaw44 : 8/17/2019 1:07 am : link
In comment 14533469 kelsto811 said:
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since Donnie Baseball. Loved Mattingly. Like what I see so far of Jones but please god, not Danny Dimes.



Its better than Pick 6


Now that’s funny
RE: RE: worst nickname  
BestFeature : 8/17/2019 1:14 am : link
In comment 14533469 kelsto811 said:
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In comment 14533354 bluepepper said:


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since Donnie Baseball. Loved Mattingly. Like what I see so far of Jones but please god, not Danny Dimes.



Its better than Pick 6


Ha! I just got that. Clever.
his nickname is Swag...  
Torrag : 8/17/2019 1:59 am : link
...from his Duke teammates.
Aw, he fumbled twice!  
TC : 8/17/2019 2:17 am : link
He's obviously a bust!

(But seriously, he needs to lose the Lloyd Christmas haircut!;-)


Danny Dimes is Viral  
Rong5611 : 8/17/2019 5:38 am : link
It is viral. Giants and Jordan Ranaan posted on Twitter . Jones commented on it
Danny Dimes - ( New Window )
It’s viral because  
mattnyg05 : 8/17/2019 6:14 am : link
Ralph Vacchiano hates it and people are trolling him
ESPN  
Breaker : 8/17/2019 6:18 am : link
In comment 14533457 5BowlsSoon said:
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From the moment his name was called and he became a Giant. I don’t listen to ESPN talking heads because they just like to sound impressive with all their shouting and antics. Of course they think my mocking people, like Gettleman and Jones, that that makes them more impressive. Hardly.....just a lot of hot air. I’m glad when I’m at the gym running and espn is on the tube there is no sound.

Jones’ touch and accuracy are awesome.



I just wonder who actually listens to these crews. Ex athletes and talking heads spouting nonsense half the time. Really, really shallow shows from an analytical standpoint.

I get it. They can't be experts on every team but they act like it so they deserve the criticism. Oh that's right. Its about building their individual brand. Not giving the audience insight.
RE: Danny Dimes is Viral  
Canton : 8/17/2019 6:20 am : link
In comment 14533506 Rong5611 said:
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It is viral. Giants and Jordan Ranaan posted on Twitter . Jones commented on it Danny Dimes - ( New Window )


It also went viral on Instagram. Over 194,000 views on the Giants official Instagram.
Link - ( New Window )
Any time anyone insults Matty ice  
bhill410 : 8/17/2019 6:23 am : link
I take it personally as I was at bc when we gave it to him. You realize it’s specifically based on Natty Ice right and thus awesome? People are such dumb dumbs


And this is not an invitation to critique natural lite and its derivatives you craft beer snobs.
RE: RE: really hope  
Mark from Jersey : 8/17/2019 7:31 am : link
In comment 14533366 BestFeature said:
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In comment 14533302 pjcas18 said:


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that nickname doesn't stick



I hope it does. That will mean he's good. Plus I actually kind of like it.
Its a dumb nick name...Sounds like porn star.
The Jones touchdown pass to T J Jones reminded me of Manning to  
Ira : 8/17/2019 7:39 am : link
Manningham.
RE: Pleasantly surprised  
joeinpa : 8/17/2019 7:43 am : link
In comment 14533460 Marty866b said:
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A couple of Jones throws were Bradylike.


Pleasantly surprised. Guess I m wondering why you are surprised ?
RE: It’s viral because  
arcarsenal : 8/17/2019 8:09 am : link
In comment 14533509 mattnyg05 said:
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Ralph Vacchiano hates it and people are trolling him


In that case, I hope it sticks.
God I hope our QB  
UberAlias : 8/17/2019 8:13 am : link
Isn’t called Danny Dimes. That’s as bad as Matty Ice or Sanchize.
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arcarsenal : 8/17/2019 8:17 am : link
In all seriousness, it is corny... but if a silly nickname is the tradeoff for Jones being legit, I'll deal with it.
Dimes  
GruningsOnTheHill : 8/17/2019 8:34 am : link
I was happy with Dimes' performance. Giants football seems relevant once again...
Has anyone noticed...  
Canton : 8/17/2019 10:17 am : link
That BW and his merry men, have disappeared from these threads, when they have no ammo to hurl at our new QB?

RE: his nickname is Swag...  
ron mexico : 8/17/2019 10:32 am : link
In comment 14533489 Torrag said:
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...from his Duke teammates.


Dripping in Swag!
Who knew Jones had so much swag? - ( New Window )
RE: .  
ron mexico : 8/17/2019 10:33 am : link
In comment 14533561 arcarsenal said:
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In all seriousness, it is corny... but if a silly nickname is the tradeoff for Jones being legit, I'll deal with it.


The nicknames and memes are inevitable, You just gotta lean in to it.
The Perfect Storm  
Coach Red Beaulieu : 8/17/2019 10:50 am : link
The Broken Parking Meter, Dan Thundercock, Downpour Dan, Eli 2 Electric Boogaloo
Ok this one was pretty good  
ron mexico : 8/17/2019 11:05 am : link
Eli 2 Electric Boogaloo

the rest need a lot of work

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