I'm going to preface this by mentioning that I wasn't a huge fan of the Jones pick at the time, and while I liked what I saw last year, I wasn't (and still aren't) convinced he's a slam dunk upper echelon QB in the making.
Having said all that, considering the relative inexperience of Jones and the terrible team he played with last year, I'm not sure what people saw last night that made them so sour on Jones.
Sure, the INT was bad, but those are growing pains and really wasn't anything we hadn't seen plenty of times from Eli. On top of that, it was his first red zone pick ever.
On the other hand, he seemed to feel the pocket way better, and made a visual, concerted effort to address the fumbles. He was great on 3rd down, and showed off grit and moxy when running for a conversion on a 3rd and 9 on that long drive. There was more arm strength on the deep TD to Slayton than I remember seeing all of last year. Additionally, he looks bigger, stronger, and way more in command.
Plus, he did this all with an abysmal run game (I know the OL sucks at run blocking, but Barkley has to stop dancing around behind the line - that's a different topic though).
Sure, it wasn't perfect, but this is what, his 14th game starting? Not sure how people can't be encouraged with the progress we've seen.
If the OL can come together a bit to give some semblance of a run game, and eventually invest in a true WR#1 (could be Slayton, but another needs to be added), then Jones will put up numbers. He looks like the goods.
If this season went south (e.g. Jones got hurt) and Trevor Lawrence/Fields is available, I'd obviously take Lawrence/Fields, but outside of injuries, people should let that pipe dream die. Jones is good good already for this team to be that bad, and it seems pretty obvious to me that there will be games this year that that he will win on his own. He's about to turn that corner where he can put the team on his back and will us to victory, it's clearly coming this season.
Jones played an excellent game. But the most significant play of the game was the one where he made a boneheaded decision that essentially sealed the loss. The question is does he learn from that?
Time will tell.
Are you referring to outside media?
Jones is going to be a very good QB. He made the two huge mistakes yesterday, but overall I am thrilled with the way he has playing.
Who do these people want as their young QB? The year earlier, should they have taken Rosen or Darnold? Allen?
He took some big shots lastnight and didn't cough it up, which is also a big plus. If we can get the run game going then I like the future of this offense.
Jones is going to be a very good QB. He made the two huge mistakes yesterday, but overall I am thrilled with the way he has playing.
Who do these people want as their young QB? The year earlier, should they have taken Rosen or Darnold? Allen?
Regardless though, watching Josh Allen QB the Giants would give me a heart attack. He's entertaining as hell to watch because he plays football like he's drunk and playing in a backyard (that Bills-Texans playoff game was insane... 50 year bombs to fullbacks, 20 year runs, 10 yard sacks, insane arm strength). Fun to watch, but not the type of QB I'd want on my team at this point in time (granted, he could put it all together). I also think it's only a matter of time till Allen gets seriously hurt with the way the Bills use him.
Happy as hell with Jones. Continue to improve the line and run game and we should be in good shape.
The first INT came after Slayton's TD and a forced punt. Points there, or even an extended drive puts Pitt in a hole. Instead, they have the ball in Giants territory and get a TD.
The next INT comes on the heels of a 19 play drive. Punch it in, or even get 3 points, and you've held the ball for a ton of minutes and are within one score or have the lead. Instead, that was brutally deflating and Pitt drove down to get a FG.
The goaline INT is one he just can't make. He could have run OOB or thrown the ball to the pylon. You don't throw across the body with a rusher on your heels. You just can't take that risk for little reward
Nevertheless, Yes, Jones probably should have thrown it away, but he is the type of kid who wants to make a play on every down, so he held it longer than he should have. He will learn.....
But he looked so quick, much stronger, his accuracy is amazing, and HE DIDNT FUMBLE WHEN HIT.
We should be very very pleased to have him hopefully for 15 more years.
Fair point. I don't even look at game threads on BBI. That is just emotional reactions. I was referring to the posts today where people can think a little more clearly.
Later near the end of the game he was in a similar situation, being chased and rolling left, he wisely threw it away. Okay he learned from it that's what we want.
If you want to be great, you have to go out and beat a Ben Roesthlisberger. Last night was a golden opportunity. At home, with a chance to take the lead well into the game, against an aging Roethlisberger, and with a young team behind him that wants nothing more than for him to be their leader. Instead, it was Jones's mistake that was - without question - the turning point of the game.
I like Jones a lot, but he has to start asserting himself in this league. Flashes will keep him his job for now, but at some point he has to start closing.
A lot of horses can run fast, but the truly great ones are racehorses at heart. They kick it into another gear and will fight you for it at the end. Jones has shown that he can run fast, but wondering whether he has the will to win is not an unfair concern for any QB, never mind a young one with talent whose mistakes are costing them games.
You should also rarely take it seriously; It is often an irrational response to the emotion of being a fan.
Specifically with Jones, there are some who were so opposed to this pick that they focus on the negative, ignore the positive. This is preferable to admitting they were wrong.
For others, it s an Eli hangover. This is the guy that replaced him, before his fans were ready to move on. As a result they will not cut Jones the same slack they gave Eli.
Hard to believe an objective look at Jones would be more negativity an positive
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
I wouldn't say he played an excellent game.
Twice in the RZ, without TD's hurt.
Early in the game, and then the long drive with the pick.
Later near the end of the game he was in a similar situation, being chased and rolling left, he wisely threw it away. Okay he learned from it that's what we want.
FMiC, I agree that those INTs are boneheaded and killers, but I'm willing to give a pass in terms of learning curves. Jones isn't going to be perfect right away, but he's moving the right direction and is already one of the best offensive players on the team. He's definitely not game managing, and that's encouraging.
Honestly, the short passing game was working so well that it might have made sense for Garrett to abandon the run earlier, though I completely understand why he didn't.
Secondly, you're right, it was totally a momentum game. There were a couple key moments that the game hinged on, and the Steelers are just a more talented team that's been together longer which fleshed itself out in these moments.
I am encouraged though because there's a *version* of a game where the Giants win.
If 2-3 of the 4 things happened, Giants have above a 50% shot of winning the game IMO: Punch it in for 7 after the muffed punt, stop the 2 minute drill before the half, grab the fumble that JuJu fell on, and get points after that 19 play drive.
QBs don't play perfect games, especially young ones. And Daniel Jones is a very young QB. Who looks exceptionally good after 13 games to me.
I think a lot of people on this board are just football frustrated because of the lack of success over the last eight years.
Daniel Jones has zero to do with 2012 thru 2018. Let the QB progress and go thru some growing pains and we'll probably be in great shape at the QB position.
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
There's going to be a learning curve, I don't think it's realistic to expect him to be his fully realized self after 22 games.
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the game threads are one part emotion, one part dumb, and one part rational thinking. We all get emotional during the games but usually most fans come to their senses a few hours or days later. Those threads aren't an accurate depiction of how most fans feel around here.
Not surprising....Steelers front 7 were coming hard to stop Barkley, so if he didn’t get the ball, go after Jones.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
And don't turn it around on me man -- drafting Lawrence (or Fields) if you have a shot at them is a no brainer. Just because I'm turning into a big believe of Jones doesn't mean I think he'll be better long term than Trevor Lawrence, who is the best prospect since Luck (potentially even better).
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comments by posters which basically mirrors what you wrote in the OP.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
You should try reading the whole thread, there was a lot of negativity on the game thread.
And don't turn it around on me man -- drafting Lawrence (or Fields) if you have a shot at them is a no brainer. Just because I'm turning into a big believe of Jones doesn't mean I think he'll be better long term than Trevor Lawrence, who is the best prospect since Luck (potentially even better).
Well man, if you are looking for ridiculous short-sighted negativity and hot-takes, enjoy reading game threads. The post-game threads have some too but are far more balanced thinking and better align to your OP.
And drafting another QB is not a no-brainer, at least I hope. Talent is needed still in a lot of places and not just an upgraded QB.
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comments by posters which basically mirrors what you wrote in the OP.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
You should try reading the whole thread, there was a lot of negativity on the game thread.
And don't turn it around on me man -- drafting Lawrence (or Fields) if you have a shot at them is a no brainer. Just because I'm turning into a big believe of Jones doesn't mean I think he'll be better long term than Trevor Lawrence, who is the best prospect since Luck (potentially even better).
Well man, if you are looking for ridiculous short-sighted negativity and hot-takes, enjoy reading game threads. The post-game threads have some too but are far more balanced thinking and better align to your OP.
And drafting another QB is not a no-brainer, at least I hope. Talent is needed still in a lot of places and not just an upgraded QB.
I'm not saying I'd draft any QB, I'm saying I'd draft one of these two coming out. If it wasn't for Lawrence (and MAYBE Fields), I would be vehemently against taking a QB.
Those are 3 of the 4 most important parts of a contending NFL team. The 4th being a game wrecking edge rusher which they don't have at all.
They also have a take the top off WR a huge position to fill too. The rest of the positions are filled with about half and half average starters and replacement players.
Until most of the replacement players are gone or backups and until there are game wreckers on defense what we saw last night is what we'll see against playoff teams.
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comments by posters which basically mirrors what you wrote in the OP.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
You should try reading the whole thread, there was a lot of negativity on the game thread.
And don't turn it around on me man -- drafting Lawrence (or Fields) if you have a shot at them is a no brainer. Just because I'm turning into a big believe of Jones doesn't mean I think he'll be better long term than Trevor Lawrence, who is the best prospect since Luck (potentially even better).
Well man, if you are looking for ridiculous short-sighted negativity and hot-takes, enjoy reading game threads. The post-game threads have some too but are far more balanced thinking and better align to your OP.
And drafting another QB is not a no-brainer, at least I hope. Talent is needed still in a lot of places and not just an upgraded QB.
In defense of my drafting a QB statement, I'm of the mindset that if you think Lawrence can be on the level of Mahomes, you don't turn that down.
I'm not saying I'd draft any QB, I'm saying I'd draft one of these two coming out. If it wasn't for Lawrence (and MAYBE Fields), I would be vehemently against taking a QB.
I wouldn't. If we had the number one pick, the margin of difference between Lawrence and Jones might be evident but I doubt it would be as much as it would be for a different position, liked Edge. It's the net that is most important.
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comments by posters which basically mirrors what you wrote in the OP.
Except the OP wants to draft a new QB next year if Jones gets hurt.
You should try reading the whole thread, there was a lot of negativity on the game thread.
And don't turn it around on me man -- drafting Lawrence (or Fields) if you have a shot at them is a no brainer. Just because I'm turning into a big believe of Jones doesn't mean I think he'll be better long term than Trevor Lawrence, who is the best prospect since Luck (potentially even better).
Well man, if you are looking for ridiculous short-sighted negativity and hot-takes, enjoy reading game threads. The post-game threads have some too but are far more balanced thinking and better align to your OP.
And drafting another QB is not a no-brainer, at least I hope. Talent is needed still in a lot of places and not just an upgraded QB.
In defense of my drafting a QB statement, I'm of the mindset that if you think Lawrence can be on the level of Mahomes, you don't turn that down.
I'm not saying I'd draft any QB, I'm saying I'd draft one of these two coming out. If it wasn't for Lawrence (and MAYBE Fields), I would be vehemently against taking a QB.
That is fair. I just don't know if Lawrence and/or Fields is Mahomes.
What I do know Lawrence isn't...he isn't an edge rusher, center, wide receiver, outside LB or cornerback. Some combination of which this team could use by trading a very high pick if Giants have one.
There are 30 starters in the NFL who make great plays, and plenty of backups. And Jones does make some great plays. Marcus Mariota made a lot of great plays. Kirk Cousins makes a lot of great plays. A QB like Jones, has to eliminate mistakes. If he does I think he is good enough to be a winner and maybe one day an elite player.
He's not Mahomes. He's not Russell Wilson. They got the goods. They are transcendent talents that can even win when they are inconsistent.
Jones flashes some great moments that point to the potential to be a solid NFL starter.
He needs to have better situational awareness. That interception after that long drive really hurt the team. Continuing to make those mistakes will have the Giants looking for a new QB. I think if they can get the run game going we will see the type of QB he is. Lot of pressure on any QB without a run game to count on.
Lawrence was not very impressive in the playoffs last year. He has played in a very weak conference. Not sure he is the sure thing most think he is. Fields may be more a system QB and he also has not been very tested imo.
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mistakes always seem to be mental ones. That's why many of us are fearful. He has excellent physical skills, but if the light bulb does not come on soon, I worry it will not ever.
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
Eli was making these plays well into the 2007 regular season. Jones looks better than Eli. I know it's a different era and QBs come up quicker, so I'm not saying Jones should have as much leash as Eli did, but 8 games means that Jones will be evaluated after less than a year and a half of play. That's less than Mayfield has even played, let alone someone like Darnold.
There's going to be a learning curve, I don't think it's realistic to expect him to be his fully realized self after 22 games.
You're not wrong - Daniel Jones needs more time. But the reality is that in today's NFL, QB's aren't given as long of a leash as they used to. Can't really compare it to Eli's generation.
Goff, Wentz, and Prescott followed by Mahomes and Jackson have probably ruined it for young developing QB's for years to come by setting such high standards for Year Two. Fair or not, Jones has to start delivering wins or the Giants may have to reassess the QB position.
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mistakes always seem to be mental ones. That's why many of us are fearful. He has excellent physical skills, but if the light bulb does not come on soon, I worry it will not ever.
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
Eli was making these plays well into the 2007 regular season. Jones looks better than Eli. I know it's a different era and QBs come up quicker, so I'm not saying Jones should have as much leash as Eli did, but 8 games means that Jones will be evaluated after less than a year and a half of play. That's less than Mayfield has even played, let alone someone like Darnold.
There's going to be a learning curve, I don't think it's realistic to expect him to be his fully realized self after 22 games.
You're not wrong - Daniel Jones needs more time. But the reality is that in today's NFL, QB's aren't given as long of a leash as they used to. Can't really compare it to Eli's generation.
Goff, Wentz, and Prescott followed by Mahomes and Jackson have probably ruined it for young developing QB's for years to come by setting such high standards for Year Two. Fair or not, Jones has to start delivering wins or the Giants may have to reassess the QB position.
If he doesn't show improvement during this season, he's not the guy. However, I do believe he will show improvement.
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mistakes always seem to be mental ones. That's why many of us are fearful. He has excellent physical skills, but if the light bulb does not come on soon, I worry it will not ever.
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
Eli was making these plays well into the 2007 regular season. Jones looks better than Eli. I know it's a different era and QBs come up quicker, so I'm not saying Jones should have as much leash as Eli did, but 8 games means that Jones will be evaluated after less than a year and a half of play. That's less than Mayfield has even played, let alone someone like Darnold.
There's going to be a learning curve, I don't think it's realistic to expect him to be his fully realized self after 22 games.
You're not wrong - Daniel Jones needs more time. But the reality is that in today's NFL, QB's aren't given as long of a leash as they used to. Can't really compare it to Eli's generation.
Goff, Wentz, and Prescott followed by Mahomes and Jackson have probably ruined it for young developing QB's for years to come by setting such high standards for Year Two. Fair or not, Jones has to start delivering wins or the Giants may have to reassess the QB position.
But what about Mayfield, Darnold, and Haskins?
Goff, Wentz, and Prescott followed by Mahomes and Jackson have probably ruined it for young developing QB's for years to come by setting such high standards for Year Two. Fair or not, Jones has to start delivering wins or the Giants may have to reassess the QB position.
Literally all 5 of those QBs operated behind ELITE offensive lines during their sophomore seasons. I’d love to see DJ play with an OL unit of that caliber. The only guy I can think of recently who elevated despite his o-line is Watson. Take away Wentz’ healthy OL and we see what happened on Sunday. As Goff’s OL has gotten worse, so have his numbers. This isn’t a DJ thing. Even as Eli deteriorated, it was hard to judge that accurately behind a unit that was non-competitive for plays, drives, quarters, and entire games. If the argument is “Why can’t DJ win despite what is happening around him?”, then maybe he’ll fall short. He wouldn’t be the first.
There are 30 starters in the NFL who make great plays, and plenty of backups. And Jones does make some great plays. Marcus Mariota made a lot of great plays. Kirk Cousins makes a lot of great plays. A QB like Jones, has to eliminate mistakes. If he does I think he is good enough to be a winner and maybe one day an elite player.
He's not Mahomes. He's not Russell Wilson. They got the goods. They are transcendent talents that can even win when they are inconsistent.
Jones flashes some great moments that point to the potential to be a solid NFL starter.
Mahomes and even Wilson also generally have much more going for them with their OL and run game. It is not fair to say that about Jones when he is facing more pressure than the majority of QBs in the NFL and has no run game to ease the pressure.
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mistakes always seem to be mental ones. That's why many of us are fearful. He has excellent physical skills, but if the light bulb does not come on soon, I worry it will not ever.
That being said give him 8 more games. If the killer turnovers haven't ceased by that point, then I'd say we are in a real quagmire.
Eli was making these plays well into the 2007 regular season. Jones looks better than Eli. I know it's a different era and QBs come up quicker, so I'm not saying Jones should have as much leash as Eli did, but 8 games means that Jones will be evaluated after less than a year and a half of play. That's less than Mayfield has even played, let alone someone like Darnold.
There's going to be a learning curve, I don't think it's realistic to expect him to be his fully realized self after 22 games.
You're not wrong - Daniel Jones needs more time. But the reality is that in today's NFL, QB's aren't given as long of a leash as they used to. Can't really compare it to Eli's generation.
Goff, Wentz, and Prescott followed by Mahomes and Jackson have probably ruined it for young developing QB's for years to come by setting such high standards for Year Two. Fair or not, Jones has to start delivering wins or the Giants may have to reassess the QB position.
Something those QBs also had were much better supporting casts. Olines are all top notch. The QB can’t do it on his own. It was Slayton and Jones last night and not much else. I think, in spite of the situation he’s in, he’s played pretty darn good. As the team improves around him so will the teams ability to win games.
I wouldn't. If we had the number one pick, the margin of difference between Lawrence and Jones might be evident but I doubt it would be as much as it would be for a different position, liked Edge. It's the net that is most important.
The haul they would get for that pick would be enough to catapult a weak roster towards one that can become a perennial contender with the right selections. That's what I would do. Fill your holes with draft picks on cheap rookie contracts and you can then use your cap space and possibly dip into future draft capital to top off the roster with an elite player (like the Bears did with Khalil Mack).