I have gone back and forth about posting this, and I might actually end up deleting it, but I had a moment of clarity after the game on Thursday. Warning: this is a bit of a rant.
I know no decision needs to be made today, but I really think Schoen and Daboll should stay the course and not re-sign Jones or Barkley.
Prior to the season, the thought process was that both of these players were not going to be re-signed and had to have big years to even be in consideration to return. So the question is...what has changed? In my opinion, nothing.
Both Jones and Barkley always leave you wanting more. Jones almost makes the throws. Barkley almost breaks the long ones or almost makes the play. And we are always left thinking what if. What if they could stay healthy? What if they had a better line in front of them? What if there were more weapons? What if they had better coaching/game planning? At some point, the excuses have to stop.
This is who they are. Their only consistent trait is that they are wildly inconsistent. They are injury prone. They have good performances followed by bad performances; good drives followed by bad drives.
Star players lift up players around them. I don't think either Jones or Barkley do that. It seems like they actually hold the offense back at times.
I think the team and this regime will be better off when they can scout, and sign/draft players that fit their scheme and vision. There is no need to devote salary cap space or roster spots to either of these players. Respectively, 4 and 5 years into their careers, these players are who they are.
Any results from this season should not make Schoen deviate from his plan. This is still a total rebuild. Having as much salary cap flexibility and roster maneuverability should be the goal.
I really think the writing is on the wall with DJ...I'd be really surprised if he's offered anything but a low-ball 1 year deal. I don't think Daboll/Kafka trust him (VERY conservative 2 minute offensive playcalling and run heavy, dink and dunk offense) and it says a lot that Schoen didnt initiate negotiations during the bye week.
Re: Jones. I think some of you are looking at this too black and white when there’s a lot of grey area. What are our draft options as we approach the clock on draft night? What are Jones’s options via FA? I think it’s becoming clear that Jones is not a top shelf QB commodity. That said, I do think there would be interest for him on the open market. Some team is going to look at his ability and think there’s a chance to win with him. Jones is in the same category as guys like Tannehill, Fitzpatrick, Alex Smith, Mariota. Those are his comps.
What NYG has to guard against in my opinion is making the playoffs with Jones this year and then taking a big step back with Tyrod or a rookie next season. My best case scenario with Jones is if we can get him back in a Trubisky like contract AND we draft a QB we like. Jones gets next year with another year of Schoen roster building and from there you just kind of see what happens with no guarantees. Jones could still cement himself as the QB here, or we simply move on.
Note, I realize we won some games this year, but from an FO perspective, we were not operating that way. We made teardown moves and just happened to rack up some Ws along the way.
If 2023 is a rebuilding year why would we bring back Saquon and pay him anything? I've also said it elsewhere but if Saquon and Schoen "didn't get close" on the contract talks during the bye week then there is 0% chance Saquon plays on the Franchise Tag which is projected to be 12m for a RB. Him and his agent are looking for top dollar guarantees. It is likely his only significant FA contract.
Just seems like everything has to go right for both of them to perform well, and when anything is off script at all, the play falls apart. It is hard to go an entire game and play mistake free football to win week in and week out.
This really is what it boils down to. I really don’t get the affection some posters here have about Jones. This is his 4th year, he is what he is.
As for Barkley, I think these last two games have really hurt his leverage.
Its easy to say Nah, they suck, without some replacements named, that would be cheaper, because in the end its about money and whom your rolling with and how long you set your clock back.
Lets say we get the #15 pick, ... is there someone there we fall in love with? We aren't getting Stroud, Levis, or Young with #15. (jones in mind)
Is it Jacoby Brissett at 15 million a year? Is it Darnold? Whose gonna be better with certainty than Jones with a year in the system and perhaps a winning record . I
The ballsiest route is Signing Jones and drafting someone you like at #15. Saquon is easier for me to talk about. Any deal with him for me wouldn't be longer than 2 years guaranteed, and backs you can find into the 3rd round.
For me, this isn't worth reading unless their is a plan attached, and alternatives listed. I would feel better saying goodbye to Jones if their were some names discussed.
Mike White has 4 competent receivers. DJ has maybe 1. You can’t compare the 2 situations. While I’m not the biggest DJ supporter, if you can get him on a 2 year deal I think it could make sense. Barkley I would just franchise twice and then let him walk.
Who are they going to draft who fits “the scheme”?
I will say most of the top rated QB have good receivers, I don't think that is a coincidence. Our receivers stink. I wouldn't give Jones more than a two year prove it deal. If he is all about the money let him walk does he really want to be in yet another offensive scheme, or does he want to prove he can make it in NY.
The problem DG created was drafting a running back and QB when we had a terrible o line and no receivers. Ass backwards. You build your line and get your receivers in place then go get your QB and then your running back.
Our line is still not good and our receivers still stink. We are 2 years away from fixing those issues so why pay a running back big money now. You think Barkley is worn now think what he will be with two more years of wear and tear Jones won't be better until the line and receivers are fixed. How much better, who knows. Do you want to pay Jones big money for two years just to see what he might be. I wouldn't. He either takes a two year prove it deal or moves on.
DG set this franchise back years by drafting players out of sequence. Build the foundation then get your QB and running back. In the meantime don't spend big dollars on them.
Re: Jones. I think some of you are looking at this too black and white when there’s a lot of grey area. What are our draft options as we approach the clock on draft night? What are Jones’s options via FA? I think it’s becoming clear that Jones is not a top shelf QB commodity. That said, I do think there would be interest for him on the open market. Some team is going to look at his ability and think there’s a chance to win with him. Jones is in the same category as guys like Tannehill, Fitzpatrick, Alex Smith, Mariota. Those are his comps.
What NYG has to guard against in my opinion is making the playoffs with Jones this year and then taking a big step back with Tyrod or a rookie next season. My best case scenario with Jones is if we can get him back in a Trubisky like contract AND we draft a QB we like. Jones gets next year with another year of Schoen roster building and from there you just kind of see what happens with no guarantees. Jones could still cement himself as the QB here, or we simply move on.
Couldn't agree more and well thought out. I believe what you suggested is the way we should proceed.
I would recommend preparing for this reality. If Jones was the guy why has there been zero contract discussions from Joe Schoen? Are they really going to let DJ get to free agency and then overpay for him when he could have been locked up for a fraction of the cost with a 5th year option?
I don't have the answers about who the next guy is but Joe Schoen has a plan.
Of course, the Giants will need reliable targets for a new QB to throw too. They cannot play with the people they have in the WR room right now.
For Barkley, I think they try to sign him to a trade friendly contract... then trade him. Is it possible to package him with our 1st round pick in the upcoming draft to move up into the top 10?
Andrew Thomas and Xavier McKinney should be extended when the time comes.
Jones and Barkley do not fit into that category.
Jones almost made the throw; Barkley almost made the play. Neither did.
Jones almost made the throw; Barkley almost made the play. Neither did.
That is fine, but you need a replacement plan. You cannot just let them walk away without a plan.
Tell me, who is our QB next season and who is our RB? The answer of "we will figure it out" is not good enough. Schoen and the rest of them are responsible for having a plan to make sure this team does not regress.
Remember, John Mara's job every off season is to sell hope to the fans. Letting Jones and Barkley walk and going into the draft without a QB, without a starting RB, and a draft pick outside of the top 10 (putting the better QBs out of reach) is not a plan and makes the organization look like they dont know WTF they are doing.
This is why I dont think they are just going to let Jones walk.
Who are they going to draft who fits “the scheme”?
Barkley- a tad overrated, injury prone, will command too much $$$ when we have needs elsewhere.
Neither is DJ.
In an emotionless world, it makes sense to give Jones a low cost bridge contract. But emotions are a factor, and he may figure a change of scenery is a better option than staying here.
Barkley is NOT going to be cheap. Compared to QB salaries, or WR salaries, sure, he's cheap. Compared to punters, he's expensive. You have to compare him to RB, and the value of his production when healthy vs the risk of him getting old, or injured, vs the production of a younger RB vs the value of spending those Barkley dollars at a different position.
When Barkley is at the top of his game, his production is there. But we rode him hard one game, and he dropped off the face of the earth the next two. Age is a factor. Injuries are a factor. The dancing/hesitance is a factor. It's not like it'll be a longshot task to get decent production out of alternative options, so the risk and the extra dollars make it arguable whether he's worth it.
I would not break the bank for either. Barkley definitely is likely to want a big pay day. DJ likely will have suitors AND may think other venues are a better risk. he wouldn't be wrong there. Giants have an iffy OL, no WR, thin at TE, and the star RB may not be back. The coaches don't seem to trust him to open it up. Not hard to beat that combo. Jeez, after typing that, Giants may not have much say in retaining him. A very expensive tag is our only leverage, and at this point would be stupid to apply.
Barkley will be tagged, if they didn’t have plans to bring him back they wouldn’t have approached him about an extension. I don’t think the last couple of games change that.
Schoen has a plan in place, he will do what he believes makes the Giants a better team.
There are 6 huge games left to play, that will impact that plan.
Their immediate goal is to beat Washington.
It is my opinion that they go in another direction with the QB. But I will dispute what you are saying about the previous 3 years on film.
Yes, they could see, somewhat, what they had coming into this year based on the previous seasons and that is why they did not go for the 5th year option. But clearly they wanted to give Daboll and staff 1st hand knowledge on Jones and see if they would be able to develop him into what they needed. If he wasn't dumped offseason, then they saw something that allowed them to try and work with Jones. Might he have been the better option vs trading him or going in a different direction - of course. But seeing how effed up life under Judge and Garrett was, I am sure they wanted to see exactly what they had. So IMHO, aside from overview, the previous three years was merely a snapshot.
And if the previous three years didn’t matter and they were going through an evaluation from scratch, they would have picked up the option. There’s a next to zero chance Schoen was going to make a franchise altering decision based off a one year sample set.
Andrew Thomas and Xavier McKinney should be extended when the time comes.
Jones and Barkley do not fit into that category.
Joe Schoen is much more clued in than Dave ever was about where value for money lies. He would never have taken a RB with the #2 pick in the draft. I don't see either Jones or Barkley as worth the money.
Schoen's biggest challenge is finding a QB. It's the key position. With regards to everything else, I have 100% confidence in him. I don't bother second-guessing.
But the quarterback? Might need a bit of luck solving that problem.
I don't think Barkley is best used as a workhorse back, and how much do you pay a running back who may consider themselves a workhorse but you don't?
Barkley is best used I think with another back that can take care of the dirty work while using Barkley as more of a specialty player.
btw, I think Barkley can carry the load of a workhorse back, but I think it is a bit of a waste of him as a player.
W's or L's shouldn't form our opinion of DJ. What he's asked to do, and how he performs should be the ultimate factor. The coaches will evaluate in this mode. Too many fans will evaluate off W's/L's. Is DJ a great QB because he hands the ball off to Barkley 35 times and we win? Is he a lousy QB because Barkley gets stuffed and we lose?
For the most part, DJ has been asked to be a game manager, and he's mostly done it well. When they asked him to up his game and do more, he hasn't responded, but the sample size is small there.
I don't think it is unreasonable to have an opinion right now. Dollars to donuts, I'll bet coaches/management do. Sans a major change in performance, those opinions aren't going to change. Should he step up his game, opinions will change, but his performance to date still weighs into the equation. The final grade counts all the tests, and he's over halfway with mostly average grades (IMO). He has to start acing some games to raise himself out of the muddle.
But I agree that it will hamper the Giants' development to give them both big time deals.
I love the guy, but it would not be a smart business decision to give Barkley that kind of money imo.
The 4th down play says it all about both of them. They could not execute a simple play in a crucial spot. That is how you lose a game.
Goodbye
you don't pay these guys. you get what you can for them and get them off the team.
the giants need to go with a hydra running back attack, ala jacobs, bradshaw, ward.
barkley has shown this season if nothing else, that he is not a bell cow back. he came up small with the game essentially on the line in the dallas game, and he had his head up his ass multiple games with regard to situational football and getting out of bounds vs going down. he single-handedly almost lost them the jacksonville game.
jones has shown that he is who he is. a never-was who hasn't been able to elevate the team around him, and who can barely throw for 200 yards and 0.7 TDs a game.
i don't see how you commit to building around either of these guys, but i'm just your average fan, what do i know?
Its easy to say Nah, they suck, without some replacements named, that would be cheaper, because in the end its about money and whom your rolling with and how long you set your clock back.
Lets say we get the #15 pick, ... is there someone there we fall in love with? We aren't getting Stroud, Levis, or Young with #15. (jones in mind)
Is it Jacoby Brissett at 15 million a year? Is it Darnold? Whose gonna be better with certainty than Jones with a year in the system and perhaps a winning record . I
The ballsiest route is Signing Jones and drafting someone you like at #15. Saquon is easier for me to talk about. Any deal with him for me wouldn't be longer than 2 years guaranteed, and backs you can find into the 3rd round.
For me, this isn't worth reading unless their is a plan attached, and alternatives listed. I would feel better saying goodbye to Jones if their were some names discussed.
Clearly, Tyrod Taylor is the placeholder. He was likely signed for that exact reason.
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....is a microcosm of both Jones and Barkley's tenure with the franchise.
Jones almost made the throw; Barkley almost made the play. Neither did.
That is fine, but you need a replacement plan. You cannot just let them walk away without a plan.
Tell me, who is our QB next season and who is our RB? The answer of "we will figure it out" is not good enough. Schoen and the rest of them are responsible for having a plan to make sure this team does not regress.
Remember, John Mara's job every off season is to sell hope to the fans. Letting Jones and Barkley walk and going into the draft without a QB, without a starting RB, and a draft pick outside of the top 10 (putting the better QBs out of reach) is not a plan and makes the organization look like they dont know WTF they are doing.
This is why I dont think they are just going to let Jones walk.
Tyrod Taylor is the placeholder. That is why he was signed. The draft is where both Schoen and Daboll will look to find their next QB, if it is through a trade-up or finding someone in the early rounds. It does seem like this is a relatively deep draft at QB, especially compared to last year.
Tyrod Taylor is the placeholder. That is why he was signed.
He was signed to be the backup in case of emergency... not the starter. This plan sets us back and Schoen and Daboll will not do that.
So, what is the plan for a real starter who is better than Jones if we let him walk? Saying "they will find someone" is not a plan.
Tua and Hurts. Both were almost written off. Improve the talent around them and they flourish...
Is Jones a guy like that.. I dont know.. my gut says no... but I really wish we would STOP using this as some kind of reason why..
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Tyrod Taylor is the placeholder. That is why he was signed.
He was signed to be the backup in case of emergency... not the starter. This plan sets us back and Schoen and Daboll will not do that.
So, what is the plan for a real starter who is better than Jones if we let him walk? Saying "they will find someone" is not a plan.
A short term setback is likely inevitable in what is not a two-year rebuild.
If Shoen and Daboll don't believe Jones is a long term solution at QB, moving on from him is absolutely a plan.
To answer your specific question, Tyrod Taylor's 3-year totals in Buffalo: 51 TDs, 16 INTs, 92.5 rating. He's more than capable of replacing the mediocrity that is Daniel Jones.
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The 2023 free agent RB class is absolutely stacked, including:
- Josh Jacobs
- Saquon Barkley
- Miles Sanders
- Tony Pollard
- David Montgomery
- Kareem Hunt
- Jamaal Williams
- Damien Harris
- Jeff Wilson, Jr.
- Devin Singletary
- Raheem Mostert
- Rashaad Penny
You can argue that Barkley is the top of that class, but this shows that they'll be able to assign the value to his contract that they want and if he finds something better, there will be other good options available.
Jones is literally the definition of QB hell. Resigning him is literally putting us in mediocrity for four years.
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Tyrod Taylor is the placeholder. That is why he was signed.
He was signed to be the backup in case of emergency... not the starter. This plan sets us back and Schoen and Daboll will not do that.
So, what is the plan for a real starter who is better than Jones if we let him walk? Saying "they will find someone" is not a plan.
A short term setback is likely inevitable in what is not a two-year rebuild.
If Shoen and Daboll don't believe Jones is a long term solution at QB, moving on from him is absolutely a plan.
To answer your specific question, Tyrod Taylor's 3-year totals in Buffalo: 51 TDs, 16 INTs, 92.5 rating. He's more than capable of replacing the mediocrity that is Daniel Jones.
I don't think that is quite as clear as you state. Those numbers from Taylor were produced with, I think much better surrounding cast (players and coaches) than Jones has had in his career. I think that matters.
I don't think that is quite as clear as you state. Those numbers from Taylor were produced with, I think much better surrounding cast (players and coaches) than Jones has had in his career. I think that matters.
Fine, let's just keep Jones forever. I'm sure at some point he'll be great even though he never has been in his entire life.
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I don't think that is quite as clear as you state. Those numbers from Taylor were produced with, I think much better surrounding cast (players and coaches) than Jones has had in his career. I think that matters.
Fine, let's just keep Jones forever. I'm sure at some point he'll be great even though he never has been in his entire life.
That is not what I said. I was throwing in my two cents on your comment.
That said, DJ STILL has no receivers, and NEITHER has an OL( especially in the critical middle).
I’d like to see them both stay, but it’s likely financially difficult.
As I commented on in Sy’56 game review, it’s not a good QB draft , especially after the first 3 QB picks( Houston gets the first one and Detroit L has 2 high bites at one of the others), and unless we give up the farm, an apparent anti Schoen move, who do we pick then wait 2 years?
Or do we draft for need, hope TT wins some game with a lot of young players but sucks enough for what MIGHT be a better QB class and we get a shot at a top QB?
He is the stopgap. He is the temporary placeholder until a permanent solution is drafted. That is why all of his guaranteed money is next season.
This is the exact blueprint they followed in Buffalo.
They obviously were not convinced about Jones prior to the season. Whether Jones has moved the needle, and/or both sides can agree on terms, remains to be seen.
But, if for whatever reason, Jones is gone, having TT means we aren't desperate for a QB. We can draft and/or try to bring in a vet on our terms.
Yeah, it punts the ball down the road, but if they're not convinced on Jones, re-signing DJ does the same thing, maybe even worse than going with TT.
I've been screaming for this team to fix the Offensive line for the last 10 yrs. Nothing will change until that is addressed.
He is the stopgap. He is the temporary placeholder until a permanent solution is drafted. That is why all of his guaranteed money is next season.
This is the exact blueprint they followed in Buffalo.
taylor played in one game for the giants this season. he threw a bad interception and then was promptly concussed, and had to leave the game.
he looks washed. i don't think this regime wants to start taylor next year, and i wouldn't be surprised if he was cut.
As far as Barkley goes. I think the Texans game crazy work load took a lot of out him and the last two weeks he hasn't been the same guy. IMO no way any NFL RB is worth 10 million or more a year. Again the law of supply and demand. IMO it's the easiest position in the NFL to fill in a cost effective way with very little drop off in performance.
Barkley- we’ll have to see what his market is. The RB class in FA is loaded…I think the supply between draft and FA will give the teams negotiating more leverage.
I've been screaming for this team to fix the Offensive line for the last 10 yrs. Nothing will change until that is addressed.
They’ve put two top 10 picks into the offensive line. They’ve done plenty to address the oline.
QB availability and how much said QB(s) can improve upon Jones
The cost of keeping Jones. ut this one isn't as important as people think. If the Giants LIKE Jones, they will pay him but only what they have to pay him.
Speaking about this decision in simple black and white + cap is just ridiculous at this point.
It's going to come down to his value to NYG and how replaceable that is. And really nothing more or nothing less.
Barkley situation is less nuanced in my view. I think it's 75% chance he's back. Jones i'd put at 60% but a LOT hangs on these next 6 weeks. If he plays well, that% goes up to 90%.
doubtful, probably worse Aaron doesn't run
Jones will price the market and i'd have to think won't break it. He comes back for 25 million with an option in year 2--something like that. Giants keep a sharp eye out on every position, including QB.
Certainly not in draft reach if an alpha receiver is also in your plans.
You can't just conjure up a 600 or so yard rushing QB who doesn't make too many mistakes and can run an NFL offense. Warts and all, Jones would be better than many other options and it's going to be a tough sell to just let that player walk ESPECIALLY if the contract is relatively tame compared to other stating QBs, inflation and all. And here's the thing, keeping Jones doesn't preclude you from trying to upgrade the position.
Conversely, if Jones doesn't win games and generate offense down the stretch things obviously change. I think he needs to run the ball more but I would be saying the same thing about Lamar Jackson if he carried a stat line of 3 carries like Jones did last game.
FA starts about 6 weeks prior to the draft. I could see JS signing a bridge QB in this coming FA, cutting TT, and drafting a QB. The FA QB will start the season with the drafted QB hopefully ready to step in by game 7
There are plenty of QB options in the 2023 draft that are more physically gifted than Jones. Just because the mainstream thinks the top QBs are only Stroud, Young and Levis doesn't mean that's true. It's just an easy default position.
I am more than comfortable taking a chance with a rookie QB and simultaneously building better overall team. We get a cheap contract; and Schoen & Daboll get their QB, not the one they inherited. And if the rookie QB is a bust than you re-group and start over.
I would also seriously consider JimG if we can get him on another one-year deal. I think the rest of the NFL may view JimG as purely a system QB and worthy of only a one-year contract. In essence, a QB mercenary. Say we you want, but he's quietly putting together another quality year and making plays every week, with very few mistakes...
I’m not in a rush to either get rid of Jones or strongly commit to him long term. A 2-3 year deal with outs is hardly a long term commitment. They’ll still be in a position to draft his successor and keep him as a bridge for 2 years if they want.
bottom line, I trust this staff and if they want "their guy", whether that is a 2023 draft pick or Jimmy G (which is a really intriguing option) then I support it.
If they want (and can get) DJ back for a 2 year bridge deal while they build up the rest of the team, I am ok with that too. I think DJ is good (no better, no worse than good) and with another year in the system, and with better receiving options, I think we can be in the playoff mix with DJ.
but I recognize that is probably the ceiling with him... so if we want to work towards the brass ring (elite QB) then I won't argue with it.
Isn't likely reality that Jones will have a couple of decent games and a couple of very mediocre ones. And team will probably squeak out a few more wins which may or may not be enough to get into the playoffs. But with a harder schedule than earlier in the season things look very questionable.
I don't pin the Giants making the playoffs as the hurdle to extend/tag Jones. That would be short-sighted.
You can't just conjure up a 600 or so yard rushing QB who doesn't make too many mistakes and can run an NFL offense.
This is the threshold to pay a QB $32 million per year?
I for one would either set the bar higher or improve the team's conjuring process.
I’m not in a rush to either get rid of Jones or strongly commit to him long term. A 2-3 year deal with outs is hardly a long term commitment. They’ll still be in a position to draft his successor and keep him as a bridge for 2 years if they want.
If Jones isn't good enough to get a decent offer from any other team why should the Giants want to keep him?
The team may be surprisingly 7-4, but the above description is not how they got to that point.
Your noted view above would be wildly divergent as to how they play each week.
You either think he can be the guy or he's not. A bad second half against the Cowboys where we were completely undermanned once again on offense (and we only had 3 possessions) should not change this opinion, in either direction. He had a rough half. A few plays, and calls for that matter, go the other way and I'm guessing the conversation about him is a bit different after the game.
He's got 6 games to prove what he can do. He's proven a good amount this year already based on what he's working with.
Our offense is better this year than it has been in recent years (at least as respects rushing and lack of TO's)... that is likely a result of better coaching/system, improved O Line, a healthy Saquon and DJ generally playing better (not great, but better).
but overall our offense is still very meh... DJ plays a role in that but so does the complete lack of viable receiving threats & an injured and (at times) mediocre O Line.
I would expect the entire offense, incl DJ, to continue to get better as those other areas improve (plus another year in this system)... now, smarter minds than mine will decide if DJ should be part of that improvement or if his limitations are holding us back... but it seems silly to evaluate the entire unit based on one guy and analyze and re-analyze after every pass and every game.
But, that's semantics.
Just keep improving the team. Don't care how.
You either think he can be the guy or he's not. A bad second half against the Cowboys where we were completely undermanned once again on offense (and we only had 3 possessions) should not change this opinion, in either direction.
People can form their opinions how ever they choose. And the decision of what he’s worth actually does change week to week.
He's got 6 games to prove what he can do. He's proven a good amount this year already based on what he's working with.
You can do the “if a few plays go the other way and the conversation is different” with the games you use to confirm your opinion. End of the day the plays didn’t happen.
You either think he can be the guy or he's not. A bad second half against the Cowboys where we were completely undermanned once again on offense (and we only had 3 possessions) should not change this opinion, in either direction. He had a rough half. A few plays, and calls for that matter, go the other way and I'm guessing the conversation about him is a bit different after the game.
He's got 6 games to prove what he can do. He's proven a good amount this year already based on what he's working with.
To you and some others he seems to have proven quite a bit. To other, he has proven that he will always be up and down, with the ups being average NFL starter and the downs being booderline starter/backup.
While it is true that the talent on this offense is terrible, that does not mean that a struggling QB must be good. Jones is excellent in the run game. He has an average arm. His mental acuity is below average. I don't think any of those things will change with more talent around him since they have not changed in over 3 years in the league.
Despite this roster, it is pretty clear what Daniel Jones is and isn't.
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The 2023 free agent RB class is absolutely stacked, including:
- Josh Jacobs
- Saquon Barkley
- Miles Sanders
- Tony Pollard
- David Montgomery
- Kareem Hunt
- Jamaal Williams
- Damien Harris
- Jeff Wilson, Jr.
- Devin Singletary
- Raheem Mostert
- Rashaad Penny
You can argue that Barkley is the top of that class, but this shows that they'll be able to assign the value to his contract that they want and if he finds something better, there will be other good options available.
I will argue that Kareem Hunt is the best of that group but he will be more expensive than Barkley.
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if Jones goes on a tear for the remainder of the season, then rips it in the playoffs taking the Giants on a deep run...then year...the Jones decision could be greatly impacted by the remainder of the season I would say.
The team may be surprisingly 7-4, but the above description is not how they got to that point.
Your noted view above would be wildly divergent as to how they play each week.
I totally agree. But closing the door on the possibility that DJ turns into a Eli or Joe Flacco when the chips are down seems silly no matter how unlikely it is.
Barkley will most likely still have trade value and DJ on a short term/team friendly deal can still be that stepping stone to the eventual "franchise" guy - if and when it does ever happen.
I don't pin the Giants making the playoffs as the hurdle to extend/tag Jones. That would be short-sighted.
Totally agree.
IMO, I've seen enough already to make him the bridge.
Unless the Giants want to go all in on someone like the Ohio State QB and draft a boatload for that pick.
You either think he can be the guy or he's not. A bad second half against the Cowboys where we were completely undermanned once again on offense (and we only had 3 possessions) should not change this opinion, in either direction. He had a rough half. A few plays, and calls for that matter, go the other way and I'm guessing the conversation about him is a bit different after the game.
He's got 6 games to prove what he can do. He's proven a good amount this year already based on what he's working with.
I've been anti-DJ since his 2nd year. I thought his rookie year was something to build on. Build on that level of production without the turnovers and you have a franchise QB. Instead he cut down on turnovers by becoming an NFL backup (production-wise.)
I remember when it was a 9 game tryout, now it's 6? Guess those last 3 didn't help? DJ better get moving!
The reliance on Saquon to have 100 yard games everytime when there no offensive alternative is not really fair.
The reliance on Saquon to have 100 yard games everytime when there no offensive alternative is not really fair.
Or maybe Daboll and Kafka are smart enough to know Jones's limitations.
Barkley will most likely still have trade value and DJ on a short term/team friendly deal can still be that stepping stone to the eventual "franchise" guy - if and when it does ever happen.
Finding a RB or RB(s) to replace Barkley doesn't seem to be some difficult hurdle, even if they keep him on another year or so.
But why can't the stepping stone year for Jones be this year, and they evaluate and draft his replacement next Spring?
And short-term, team-friendly is unlikely. Short term would be the tag and it's not all that friendly.
I think the focus of the offseason is to bring in a whole new group of WRs means 1-6 and get rid of every WR currently on the team. They are for the most part practice squad quality and all seem to have bad hands. Fix the WRs, upgrade the interior OL and the O is ready to find a QB. Putting a rookie into the current situation is bad business. Spending too much resources on a QB right now is wasting the talent we have and setting the team back yet another year. Rarely does a rookie QB come in and dominate unless the team around them is great which is not the casehere.
As for Barkley, if you are getting rid of Jones you better get rid of Barkley too. The money tied up in RB will be crazy. Id like a more physical guy, He started the season that way but once again when he got banged up seems hesitant again. Probably best to let him go than pay him $10 Mil plus to keephim. Great talent but seems to get into his head too much.
Id look at a 2 year $15Mil per for Jones, Guarantee it if thats what it takes, it will be like the Franchise tag spread over 2 years. On Barkley Id offer $7 mil a year just to make it look like we want him but not really, let someone else overpay for his services.
Our offense is better this year than it has been in recent years (at least as respects rushing and lack of TO's)... that is likely a result of better coaching/system, improved O Line, a healthy Saquon and DJ generally playing better (not great, but better).
but overall our offense is still very meh... DJ plays a role in that but so does the complete lack of viable receiving threats & an injured and (at times) mediocre O Line.
I would expect the entire offense, incl DJ, to continue to get better as those other areas improve (plus another year in this system)... now, smarter minds than mine will decide if DJ should be part of that improvement or if his limitations are holding us back... but it seems silly to evaluate the entire unit based on one guy and analyze and re-analyze after every pass and every game.
With the ridiculous amount of injuries and all the practice squad players starting our offense sucks this year!
If I am not mistaken, Taylor is owed a decent amount of guaranteed money next year and would count as almost $5.5 million in dead cap if cut before 6/1.
Safe to say nobody on this site is going to part of the assessment/negotiation process so chill out. The season will play out whether posters want to give their views or not.
And what's so critical about the last 6 games anyway? If Jones plays very good for 3 games and a bum for the other 3, does that really change the calculus in your view? Or what if he looks great for 5 games and then awful for the deciding game and they miss the playoffs because of it...what then?
If I am not mistaken, Taylor is owed a decent amount of guaranteed money next year and would count as almost $5.5 million in dead cap if cut before 6/1.
I don’t agree. He’s a body that likely can’t play effective football. His value is being able to run the system in practice and in a pinch, a game. That isn’t a bridge, that’s a backup you don’t want playing a meaningful amount of time especially after a stronger than expected season.
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He will almost certainly be here next year. Yes, he was signed to be a capable backup to the injury-prone Jones, but more than that, he was brought here to be the bridge to the next QB. Could Jones be the bridge...potentially, but that would be an expensive bridge.
If I am not mistaken, Taylor is owed a decent amount of guaranteed money next year and would count as almost $5.5 million in dead cap if cut before 6/1.
I don’t agree. He’s a body that likely can’t play effective football. His value is being able to run the system in practice and in a pinch, a game. That isn’t a bridge, that’s a backup you don’t want playing a meaningful amount of time especially after a stronger than expected season.
I agree about TT. If the Lions cut Goff I'd give him a look on a couple year contract, punt TT, and draft a QB.
Jesus.
If I am not mistaken, Taylor is owed a decent amount of guaranteed money next year and would count as almost $5.5 million in dead cap if cut before 6/1.
2 things Joe Schoen did out the gate 1) decline DJ's option year 2) Bring in Tyrod on a 2 year deal that was mostly guaranteed I believe
I agree, Tyrod is for sure back and the writing is on the wall for DJ.
DJ may very well receive a big contract elsewhere. Like Mike Glennon did after maybe possibly being a franchise level player at Tampa. Best of luck to Jones.
Scout QBs carefully and draft them when the value is good until you have an elite player at that position.
That would be my plan.
DJ may very well receive a big contract elsewhere. Like Mike Glennon did after maybe possibly being a franchise level player at Tampa. Best of luck to Jones.
Scout QBs carefully and draft them when the value is good until you have an elite player at that position.
That would be my plan.
Why in heavens name would you want to sign Baker Mayfield? He does nothing to help this team. They already have Tyrod Taylor.
I do think some team will give Jones a decent deal (4 yrs / $100 mill). Maybe the Colts or even Carolina.
I think it’s much more likely that the opposite is true, and the group most likely to instantly turn on Daboll and Schoen if Jones is let go are the people who want him back.
Most others seem to recognize that this isn’t a 1-2 year rebuild, and growing pains are likely. Whereas a significant contingent of the Jones fan club want to blow $30 million on him next year and have spent countless hours making excuses for him.
I’ll be thrilled if Taylor is the QB next year, because to me it guarantees that the current regime understands and is committed to rebuilding smartly over 3-4 years, not deluding themselves into thinking they are one off-season away from being Super Bowl contenders.