Quarterback Daniel Jones
Q: When you went back and looked at the film from Sunday, what were your takeaways in your performance?
DANIEL JONES: Definitely some things to clean up and do better. Some missed opportunities. I think overall just playing quicker, being cleaner with my feet. Definitely some things to clean up and I'll look to do that.
Q: Other than being cleaner with your feet, what else stood out to you that you wanted to clean up?
DANIEL JONES: I think just seeing it and trusting it, being decisive and going. I think certain decisions here and there could have done a better job. Each play you try to take something from and learn something and then apply that to this week of practice and improve it.
Q: When you say being decisive, where do you think that stems from? Is it just getting back with the ACL?
DANIEL JONES: I think just playing and playing fast, trusting it. I think those are things you try to practice through the week and getting out there, getting to a rhythm, getting to a flow and getting going.
Q: (Head Coach) Brian (Daboll) was talking about how mental toughness and mindset are an important part of overcoming a disappointment in a game like that. How do you work on that mental toughness?
DANIEL JONES: I feel like I've been doubted plenty for a long time and dealt with that time and time again and done a good job with it. I think my mental toughness is in a good spot and I'm not concerned about that.
Q: You've taken a lot of hits in your career. At any point does that take a mental toll on you when you're in the pocket?
DANIEL JONES: I think in the NFL, there's good pass rushers and defense is schemed up to affect the quarterback. Part of my job is being able to deal with that, move, find the space. When there's pressure in my face, stand in and deliver it. I feel like I've done that throughout my career and continuing to work on that and improve that.
Q: When you look back at the film from the game, did you feel like you were well protected by the offensive line?
DANIEL JONES: I think they did a good job overall. Like every position on the field, there are things we need to clean up for sure, and I know they'll work to do that. But I thought overall they played pretty well.
Q: It's one thing when you face criticism from people like us, media reporters, but how do you combat when you hear other players around the league taking shots, professional, unprofessional, at your game?
DANIEL JONES: I've said a number of times I'm concerned about the people in this building, and I think I've got plenty of help, plenty of good coaching, plenty of good teammates to work with here. That's what I'm focused on. I've got people I trust, who I have relationships with, who can help me out. But in terms of other people and what they have to say or what they think from their perspective and what their observations are, it's really not very important to me.
Q: What kind of feedback have you gotten from Daboll since that game?
DANIEL JONES: We obviously broke down the game, and it's play by play. It's specific to what happened and where the correction needs to be. I think footwork wise, finding opportunities when they're there and delivering the ball accurately. But a lot of things I talked about improving were points of emphasis after watching the film.
Q: Do you think some of the criticism has almost crossed the line? There was a video of fans waiting at the players exit to heckle you. Has some of the criticism has crossed the line at this point?
DANIEL JONES: Fans – they're upset and frustrated, and we're frustrated too. I understand that. I'm not easily offended. I understand how it works and know I've got to play better, we've all got to play better.
Q: You've said all along that confidence is not a problem that you have, and you feel as though you're confident in your ability. Do you think what went wrong on Sunday is not necessarily your confidence? It's more technically, like you said, footwork… Do you think you see things that maybe you should have done differently from a fundamental perspective that didn't go right?
DANIEL JONES: Yeah, certainly, I think fundamentally (there are) some things to clean up and just seeing it, trusting it, decision making. I think all those things. In each play there are certain things that come up that need to be corrected. I'll look to do that. I'm confident in my ability, confident in my ability to go out and execute and look forward to doing that on Sunday.
Q: There's a new regime in Washington. From just the one game of tape that you've seen, are there any significant differences that you notice on the defense?
DANIEL JONES: It's a different system. I think you can tell it's a different system, do some different things. I guess there are some similarities in the personnel and the carryover there. Different system for sure, so we'll prepare for it accordingly.
Q: You talked about fundamentals and footwork a couple times. This is your sixth year in the league. Is that something that's a constant battle or something that was kind of a new issue for you?
DANIEL JONES: I think it's something you're always working on. I think you're always trying to zero in on your fundamentals and make sure those are clean. Getting back in a game situation and playing for the first week, there are going to be things like that you need to address. And certainly working to do that. When I say footwork, it's not always a purely fundamental, 'can I take a three-step drop' – I think it's specific to certain plays. It's specific to the rush. It's specific to where the throw needs to be. There's a fundamental aspect to it, but there's also a specific aspect to the play.
Q: Do you get the sense at all that you're playing right now to keep your starting job, is that something you're going to focus on?
DANIEL JONES: I'm playing to win games. I'm playing to lead the team to score points and win games. And that's always been my focus. I know I can do that. I've just got to do it well.
Q: You don't consider the stakes that if you don't do that on Sunday, that there could be a change?
DANIEL JONES: Like I said, I'm focused on doing my job and playing well. I'm confident I can do that.
He's made over $100 million.
That's the real shame.
Why would he need to throw anyone under the bus, he’s got the team owner to make excuses for him.
“Play quicker”. Sure, just do something you’ve never been capable of.
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that this kid has struggled so much. I respect the way he stands up to the criticism. Accepts blame and does not throw anyone under the bus. Unfortunately I do not know that he can ever fix the problems he has on the field--at least not in New York.
He's made over $100 million.
That's the real shame.
Direct your anger to the GM and coach who brought him back, and continue to start him.
That, and the footwork. I know you can never stop learning in anything, but after 6 years footwork?
My first reaction was that I'm sick of hearing there are things to clean up. All these guys, players and coaches, must go through a "what to say to the media" classes because it's the same thing over and over again.
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The standard NYG bullshit line
My first reaction was that I'm sick of hearing there are things to clean up. All these guys, players and coaches, must go through a "what to say to the media" classes because it's the same thing over and over again.
Ironically and unfortunately the one person in the organization who should be saying nothing but cliches likes to blab
Decision making
Accuracy
Trusting what you see and playing fast
DJ is just a cooked QB….going on for 6 yrs and our GM and HC say he is the guy…embarrassing!!!
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The standard NYG bullshit line
My first reaction was that I'm sick of hearing there are things to clean up. All these guys, players and coaches, must go through a "what to say to the media" classes because it's the same thing over and over again.
And as we saw in Hard Knocks, Schoen pregames with the PR team, too, before meeting with the media.
1925 Giants Way takes media relations very seriously.
Yep, he talks about the things he's got to fix, to work on, question is CAN he do it? These maddeningly repetitive plaints on 'what I have to do better' are very similar to Eli's post game pressers in his last three years, painful.
Not sure why Daboll continues to sit starters in the pre-season who very clearly have things they need to work on. It seems like he sees week 1 as when starters begin working on their game in earnest each season.
Sadly, Daniel Jones shouldn't be one of them. There's nothing wrong with not being a good quarterback; it's a difficult job. It's up to the ownership, GM, Head Coach, and his staff to understand that, move on, and find a replacement. They failed us, the fans.
I don't. We're six years in and Jones is what he is. He's not going to play faster, he cannot anticipate guys being open. Talkin Giants All-22 Breakdown showed how indecisive he was on Sunday. Giants receivers had the 4th best separation in the NFL in Week 1 and Jones comp% was barely above 50%. That's not going to cut it.
If Jones goes 25-35 for 320 yards and 3 TDS against Washington, it doesn't change the reality of our QB problem. Fans - and the front office - need to stop dismissing every 3 or 4 bad games each time he plays a good one. He can't do it consistently. That argument is settled.
As it relates to personnel development, talent is the necessary condition and character is the sufficient condition. Ideally, you want both. And while you always want high talent/high character guys (Eli, Strahan), and must take chances on high talent/low character guys (LT, OBJ), and quickly move on from low talent/low character guys (Deandre Baker, Eli Apple) the absolute worst possible quagmire is making big investments in low talent/high character guys like DJ. The cost in dollars, time and credibility is catastrophic.
Has the lesson been learned or are we simply at a more advanced stage of delusion, denial and self-preservation? If DJ is still the starting quarterback in week four, we will have our answer.