That one pass in his end zone while under duress. I’m sure he knows that too. Okay, so he made a mistake…it happens. This was his first game back so why make a big deal on this one play? Let’s review the positives of the game for him:
1. His numbers were pretty good: 11-18 for 138.
And had Nabers not dropped that long pass down the right sideline…and yes, it was beautifully thrown….Nabers has been catching harder passes than that all preseason….his stats would have been 12-18 for about 170. That’s not bad for one half of football.
2. No sacks, so he got rid of the ball quickly
3. Very accurate long passes…the one to Slayton for 44 was a beaut. The drop by Nabers in quarter 1 was nice. A few others to Nabers were nice.
4. His two minute drill at the end of the first half was tremendous. Too bad we had to kick a FG instead of a TD to tie up the game.
5. Being down 14-10 at half on the road isn’t too shabby.
6. This was Jones first game back from a serious injury. He looked poised and relaxed. Naturally, there will be some rust to shake off. Like I said, his numbers and the score at half are not an indication he stunk. Reading some comments saying otherwise is just not accurate. I think everyone who absolutely cannot cut Jones any slack will see what THEY WANT TO SEE. Like that one ill advised pass…..and forget the rest.
Oh well, I’m sure I can’t convince the hard of heart guys out there, but you should not be hating on Jones for THIS GAME.
Dude, very serious.
When did 12-18 for 170 look bad to you? (Assuming Nabers catches that pass)
Did you read my post? Why don’t you take issue with my 6 points? Probably because you know you will get out debated….
Stick to the facts, not opinions…..too many of you guys make that mistake. You need older guys like myself to balance you out and remind you FACTS > Opinions
I was t able to watch closely with my grandchildren over the house playing rough with our two dogs….but didn’t Nabers drop that beautifully thrown long pass in one of those first two series? I’m pretty sure he did. If you agree, then you certainly can’t fault him for that series.
Let’s be honest please about DJ
He did make some nice throws as you mentioned
I wonder if he has the self awareness to realize that after posting this morning about how he was “wiping the slate clean” with Jones, that he is posting about Jones having a good game despite being objectively awful?
5Bowls - you are seeing what you want to see.
That said, it's his first game action in 9 months or so. Hopefully, he takes a long look at that beard and switches it to a mustache.
Second int doesn’t bother me much. A very good CB made a play on ball that wasn’t horrible. It just wasn’t perfect, but I like the aggressive ness. The pic 6 was mind numbing stupid. There were a a couple other poor throws. Also some good ones. Bad game. Move on. Jones is what he is. I think if they can keep attacking down field we can be competitive. But he’s not the long term answer, we’ve known that. (Some of us since he was drafted).
Well, one side is living in reality. The other isn’t.
THIS!
It's as if people forget how bare the cupboard was before JS and BD got here. This team is growing. They are better than before they arrived, but still have a ways to go. They will not, in all likelihood, contend for a SB. The playoffs alone are a tall order. Everyone knew this. Just get better and keep building the roster. That's the goal right now. And it's the right approach. I don't understand why some feel that they are a QB or other player away from glory.
When this QB line in 2024 is considered pretty good then all is lost for some NYG fans.
If CJ Stroud was the Giants quarterback, how many wins would you predict for the Giants?
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are just pure cringe at this point. And it's ruining the site.
THIS!
Indeed this. DJ is not top 5, so Giants should be looking constantly for upgrades. But he also isn’t going to be a disaster. Our win total doesn’t change from 6 or 7 because of one half of a preseason game. People around here need to re-up their anxiety meds.
Barely underthrown….Hyatt really didn’t have separation. At least Jones tried to give his WR a chance to fight for it. My gosh you can’t win with you guys….
“Jones is afraid to throw long, always checks down…”
And then when he does throw long and it gets picked…..”see that pass he (barely) underthrew ? What a bum….”
Always looking to find fault….
That said, it's his first game action in 9 months or so. Hopefully, he takes a long look at that beard and switches it to a mustache.
Again, when does 12-18 for 170 become bad? (Adding in Nabers drop)
I know saying "after the pick 6" he was fine is ridiculous, but its still preseason. If DJ plays like he did after the pick 6 we will score a lot of points. What was he after, something like 11-15 for 138 yds in one half.
I know its cool to bash bash bash, and I'm not saying DJ is a top 10 QB, but if he plays like he did after the pick-6 that is a top 20 type guy
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He did not look good. He looked like he normally looks.
That said, it's his first game action in 9 months or so. Hopefully, he takes a long look at that beard and switches it to a mustache.
Again, when does 12-18 for 170 become bad? (Adding in Nabers drop)
If you add the Nabers drop then add the 1st pass of the game that could've been another pick 6.
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What about the underthrow to Hyatt that was picked off?
Barely underthrown….Hyatt really didn’t have separation. At least Jones tried to give his WR a chance to fight for it. My gosh you can’t win with you guys….
“Jones is afraid to throw long, always checks down…”
And then when he does throw long and it gets picked…..”see that pass he (barely) underthrew ? What a bum….”
Always looking to find fault….
Re-watch it. Hyatt had a step with no safety help. It was the right decision, just a bad throw. DJ said as much in his post game.
The bad part is he still has the same flaws he always has.
I know saying "after the pick 6" he was fine is ridiculous, but its still preseason. If DJ plays like he did after the pick 6 we will score a lot of points. What was he after, something like 11-15 for 138 yds in one half.
I know its cool to bash bash bash, and I'm not saying DJ is a top 10 QB, but if he plays like he did after the pick-6 that is a top 20 type guy
Thank you…well said….guys don’t want to consider this is his first game action after his injury….he got better as the game went on and like you said, he was pushing the ball downfield, exactly what so many guys here accuse him of not doing…
I know saying "after the pick 6" he was fine is ridiculous, but its still preseason. If DJ plays like he did after the pick 6 we will score a lot of points. What was he after, something like 11-15 for 138 yds in one half.
I know its cool to bash bash bash, and I'm not saying DJ is a top 10 QB, but if he plays like he did after the pick-6 that is a top 20 type guy
So if he plays against backups he’s a top 20 guy?
He was 2-6 against their starters.
Glad your opinion doesn't matter...
I'll suggest again a pinned Jones megathread for us to hash it out, and then enforce topicality in other threads, similar to your stance on the GDT from preseason game 1.
Or create a Jones flair similar to NGT and NFT.
The bad part is he still has the same flaws he always has.
Your opinion should be discarded for bias…
“Same flaws”……nonsense….he was not afraid to air it out and give his WRs a chance…completed many that way too.
No sacks….didnt hood the ball too long.
Second int doesn’t bother me much. A very good CB made a play on ball that wasn’t horrible. It just wasn’t perfect, but I like the aggressive ness. The pic 6 was mind numbing stupid. There were a a couple other poor throws. Also some good ones. Bad game. Move on. Jones is what he is. I think if they can keep attacking down field we can be competitive. But he’s not the long term answer, we’ve known that. (Some of us since he was drafted).
He had some really good throws and a couple ridiculously bad decisions (the check-down when we caught them with the 12th man was so frustrating - he’s done this on a bunch on free plays in the past as well). I’m actually looking forward to seeing an entertaining offense that prioritizes chunk plays.
You’re just as bad as Go Terps but on the opposite end.
My biggest defense of DJ is he played his entire career with by far the worst OL and WR in the NFL. I can’t say that anymore. The OL played well, gave him very good protection. They have young but very talented WR. They’ll be growing pains with wrong routes run and blown assignments but they have a lot of talent.
There’s literally no more excuses. The best thing he did today was stay healthy. There’s nothing he did today that I could defend except being rusty. But still made terrible decisions.
Im not destroying him for his play today but there’s nothing to defend. He was bad.
Off season between Year 1 & 2 have them sign QB to $160M contract that many do not feel he deserved over star RB. QB has poor games again and injuries, so fans want new QB drafted but team is not bad enough to get into the top three picks. Get stud WR1 as result.
Entering Year 3, the team has steadily gotten better but the QB situation still looks like not enough effort has been put in on getting a young, game changing QB. Second pre-season game has fans demanding GM & HC head on a spike.
Future year 4 will have same fans increasing their psychotropic medications to cope. Rinse, Repeat. lol
It is the same old junk as last year with a few breaks, the team could have had 9 wins... or is it 3 wins. IDK
IF he had an OL
IF he had playmakers
IF he didn't get hurt
At some point you have to accept the IFs and realize he's mediocre at best.
You’re just as bad as Go Terps but on the opposite end.
My biggest defense of DJ is he played his entire career with by far the worst OL and WR in the NFL. I can’t say that anymore. The OL played well, gave him very good protection. They have young but very talented WR. They’ll be growing pains with wrong routes run and blown assignments but they have a lot of talent.
There’s literally no more excuses. The best thing he did today was stay healthy. There’s nothing he did today that I could defend except being rusty. But still made terrible decisions.
Im not destroying him for his play today but there’s nothing to defend. He was bad.
“There’s nothing he did today that I can defend…”
That says it all…..stupid comment…..next…..again I ask, when does 12-18 for 170 become bad? Answer me that……and again, I’ve added the 30 yard drop by Nabers on the first series. Too bad he dropped it….to start off 3 and out is not good…had he made that catch on a perfect throw, it’s not 3 and out and Giants in Houston territory, first down.
Okay let me see if you can redeem yourself a bit here…do you agree Nabers dropped that 3rd and 6 pass which killed that drive?
And don’t forget to tell me why you believe 12-18 for 170 is crappy…..Mahomes was 8-14 for 93. Crappy?
And don’t tell me about the pic 6….i conceded that to be ill advised and inexcusable….but I’m not going to make my whole judgment on that one throw.
Maybe we add a new category. FT, NFT, DJT. Then you cab sort by that and ignore the Daniel Jones threads.