Some comments made from Boomer during his WFAN morning show and noted in the short article:
Former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason sees Jones continuing to be average — and even struggling — claiming that the team has not done enough to add weapons around him.
He (Boomer) still sees Jones a player who will have to use his legs to get the Giants down the field.
“I think Daniel Jones is gonna have another rough year in terms of him having to do a lot,” Boomer said. “They’re paying him to do a lot. To be able to fit another wide receiver, I don’t see it.”
Boomer Esiason expects Giants' Daniel Jones to have a 'rough year' - (
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He's in the second year of the system with the same coaching staff.
His TE targets are very good.
He has legitimate NFL targets now at WR.
His OL should be much better.
Weird take by Boomer.
Are they going to be a top 10 offense? Probably not, but the level of talent has been raised significantly over last year. Claiming otherwise just reeks of bias.
Higher competition will only force the Giants to score more points, which usually pad QB statistics
Putting Waller and Campbell in place this year, 2nd round pick W. Robinson last year and middle round pick in Bellinger, 3rd round pick Hyatt this year that Schoen was willing to take in Rd 2. Schmitz may struggle some as a rookie Center but should be an upgrade versus what they had in front of Jones in previous years.
This may not be an explosive offense but feels like any neutral observer would say Jones has far more around him this year than last.
Higher competition will only force the Giants to score more points, which usually pad QB statistics
Are they going to be a top 10 offense? Probably not, but the level of talent has been raised significantly over last year. Claiming otherwise just reeks of bias.
Waller isn't a stud? Yes, no Ja'marr Chase or Stefan Diggs, but Waller can certainly cause headaches - like Kelce and Kittle. We also do not know just what Hyatt will bring.
He’s saying that the wr corp isn’t good enough to make DJs job as easy as others. Through that lens, being average statistically makes sense and can even be considered impressive…especially with a very tough schedule this year.
Yep. Just another great thing about having two teams in town for each sport. Would be awesome to wipe those second teams away.
As Eric said, I could see the Giants regressing because of schedule and the division but not a single tea leaf pointing to a Jones regression.
Esiason is so brilliant he's seeing things other's can't, is an idiot, and/or didn't do any homework at all.
Fuck off boom!
Boggles my mind that FAN calls itself "The Flagship Station of the NY Giants" All they do is carry the games. As many point out, almost none of the hosts are Giant fans. With Boomer and later in the afternoon with Carton, if the Jets win (even if they lose) and the Giants win, they talk Giants for 10 minutes and the rest of the hour talk Jets.
Flagship station of the Giants, my ass.
I don’t see the big deal with Esiason’s comments. He is basically saying the passing offense does not scare anyone. I don’t see it as a criticism of Jones at all. And I agree with those that are saying crap subject line.
I’m not sure anyone is getting “worked up”. It’s ok to discuss and disagree with others’ opinions about the team on a message board that was created for just that…
And I know this isn't about the morning show time - but if you're not listening to DiPietro and Rothenberg, you don't know what you're missing. Rothenberg is the on-air Giants fan we all need in NY.
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Everyone has opinions. Stop listening to and linking them for others to see and we'll see the tide turn. The problem is people still fall for the shock value.
I’m not sure anyone is getting “worked up”. It’s ok to discuss and disagree with others’ opinions about the team on a message board that was created for just that…
I guess you didn't read the thread.
Esiason is really criticizing Schoen.
He's in the second year of the system with the same coaching staff.
His TE targets are very good.
He has legitimate NFL targets now at WR.
His OL should be much better.
Weird take by Boomer.
Agree with this. Really makes no sense when the team has improved (on paper which means nothing) and he projects that Jones will play worse.
The key here will really be injuries to the pieces around him.
At this point on that station there's nothing to listen for except Tiki, and who would have ever thought we would say that.
He and his partner are two insufferable assholes.
I can't listen to them. They can screw themselves simultaneously.
SEEMS? Nothing new, Giants-related, from this twit..
Esiason is really criticizing Schoen.
Considering what Schoen inherited at WR/TE that’s not any move valid than criticizing DJ. And Schoen had to upgrade almost every position on the roster not just the receivers.
Now add Campbell and Hyatt.
And if anyone of Robinson, Shepard, or Johnson can make it back, the WR group becomes much different.
Beyond that, Waller is the alpha dog of the group. He elevates everyone. And Bellinger as #2? That's fantastic.
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receiver corps that Jones will have to do too much himself again.
Esiason is really criticizing Schoen.
Considering what Schoen inherited at WR/TE that’s not any move valid than criticizing DJ. And Schoen had to upgrade almost every position on the roster not just the receivers.
Agreed. Schoen inherited Jones, Barkley and Thomas on offense and a bloated cap that didn't help with dealing with the rest of the issues.
(BTW, Brandon Brown will also be addressing the media then too).
If he is basing it on the SOS, he could be in for a surprise. We all know that that does not shake itself out until next season's middle to end. Nobody can predict injuries, or teams flopping. The Eagles might come back to earth. Maybe start off fast and then fall off. It happens.
Now can Jones take a step back? Maybe. More importantly, will the Giants take a step back? More likely, but I doubt it.
Besides the talent deficit last year across the board we have not proven that we can even hang with the Eagles. I think we have closed the gap or even pulled up equal to the cowturds. We were in most of those games with our low end talent. In regards to the WFT, they could be a surprise. On paper they have all of the pieces. Who knows. That is why they play the games.
I dont live in the area any more, but there was a period where I rnjoyed the Michael Kay show A LITTLE. Then they hired Rosenberg with his corny act that brought nothing in terms of sports discussion and I found it unbearable. It's too bad LaGreca is stuck with those other two loudmouths. He is a quality sports talk radio persona.
Francesa was annoying for over a decade and a half. I know many eople thought he was a good listen, but I found him tedious and boorish.
I generally have GMFB on in the background while I work, might get into a Little around the nfl and then I just take breaks to read rhis place. Thats plenty.
But Boomer's reasoning is what makes no sense.
Has Jones seen it?
Maybe he will opt out of the season to avoid the rough year Boomer predicts that seems a fait accompli.
He's in the second year of the system with the same coaching staff.
His TE targets are very good.
He has legitimate NFL targets now at WR.
His OL should be much better.
Weird take by Boomer.
While I'm by no means a fan of Esiason's radio "personality", he's by no means a Jones hater.
DJ seems to be learning to avoid injury, as much as an NFL QB can.
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anyone here be shocked if Daniel Jones outplays Aaron Rodgers? Not me.
Not me, either, because Rodgers is starting to break down physically and probably won’t be able to play at his accustomed level for the whole season. If they’re both healthy, Rodgers is Rodgers and we don’t know how good DJ can be.
DJ seems to be learning to avoid injury, as much as an NFL QB can.
Rodgers is on the 18th green of his career, and he wasn't really that good last year. I understand the Jets sucked at the QB position, but I don't think personally that going with Rodgers now is a good thing for them. I'd actually not be surprised if he gets banged up and retires, putting them back with Wilson again
As for Boomer, don’t mind him and in general if not bothered by radio not overly supportive of the Giants. It’s sometimes more fun to hear the other side.