He wasn't 'The Man' in high school. He was never ranked high on Rivals; his college career was pedestrian, and he wasn't ranked high as an NFL prospect.
I am willing to bet he wasn't the best quarterback on his Pee-wee team.
Is not a quitter and is working his ass off to be better it might not be good enough for the NFL, but he is still one of 32 people in the world starting on an NFL team right now.
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
Of course, he wakes up every day saying I suck as a QB and shouldn't be in the NFL, that's what got him to the NFL in the first place
Who believes in himself. Tough as it gets, too. That's why he hasn't thrown a touchdown at home in six straight games. That's something that happens to winners all the time.
He knows he isn’t good enough. As a professional athlete he likely believes he can be. I don’t want him as the QB just like I didn’t the day he was drafted but he’s a good guy and I won’t dump on him as a person or insult his intelligence. He works his ass of to pep are and his rehab was miraculously short from the injury last year. The only negative thing I. A say about him is he just isn’t good enough to start at this level.
he was surprised by the Hard Knocks revelation that Schoen was pursuing a QB upgrade. That suggests to me he thinks he's better than he is.
Right now, he probably thinks he's playing poorly but is better than this and will improve.
Relatedly, I wondered yesterday "why doesn't DJ just retire at year end if/when they don't pick up his contract?" The only good answer I can fathom is that he thinks he's better than this and wants to prove it.
I thought I was good. I had a cannon for an arm, could make all the throws, and was accurate. Problem was I couldn't read defenses worth a shit. I always wondered why my WRs were never open for me but always open for the other guys. I was pretty much Daniel Jones.
Took me about 2 seasons to figure out it was me and that I just didn't have that ability. Then I focused on baseball.
RE: I think this is what happens when he goes home after a game
But, I hate threads like this. He won a playoff game, had enough confidence to play hard ball and get a lucrative contract and it's a tough player. He's not good enough, but blaming Jones in 2024 is weak. That ship has long sailed. Focus blame on Schoen & Daboll.
But, I hate threads like this. He won a playoff game, had enough confidence to play hard ball and get a lucrative contract and it's a tough player. He's not good enough, but blaming Jones in 2024 is weak. That ship has long sailed. Focus blame on Schoen & Daboll.
I agree with you. It is a forgone conclusion he needs to go. The focus should be on the audition for the next 10 games. Everyone is under evaluation.
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
But, I hate threads like this. He won a playoff game, had enough confidence to play hard ball and get a lucrative contract and it's a tough player. He's not good enough, but blaming Jones in 2024 is weak. That ship has long sailed. Focus blame on Schoen & Daboll.
That's sorta where I am too. We all know Jones sucks. It isn't even really about him anymore. It's on Schoen & Daboll.
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
Maybe it's just a matter of semantics, because I agree with you on the hard work and sacrifice to reach the professional level. Even a backup pop warner QB like some on this thread can recognize that.
I just think "battled" is a bit much - it means something more significant to me I guess.
"I've got a hundred million dollars in my bank account. What about you, motherfucker?
Thats petty of him to think that he is better than some doctors, policeman, admin assistant, soldier or some stay at home mom taking care of a few kids simply cause he has a $100M dollars.. He should really focus on doing his job better..
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
No one questions Daniel's work ethic.
The results are not there.
Daniel's eyes are not quick enough for consistent success in the NFL.
I am willing to bet he wasn't the best quarterback on his Pee-wee team.
These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
Of course, he wakes up every day saying I suck as a QB and shouldn't be in the NFL, that's what got him to the NFL in the first place
Not sure too many people in that building actually realize how bad they are.
Right now, he probably thinks he's playing poorly but is better than this and will improve.
Relatedly, I wondered yesterday "why doesn't DJ just retire at year end if/when they don't pick up his contract?" The only good answer I can fathom is that he thinks he's better than this and wants to prove it.
He hopes to win games as the result of the team
Took me about 2 seasons to figure out it was me and that I just didn't have that ability. Then I focused on baseball.
Honestly, I think he'd rather be a successful NY QB then have all the money.
Daniel Jones's Best Throws - ( New Window )
I agree with you. It is a forgone conclusion he needs to go. The focus should be on the audition for the next 10 games. Everyone is under evaluation.
Those are the 30 best throws of his career, and there isn't a single special thing about any of them. You could do the same video for Mitch Trubisky.
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What happened? Where's this guy? Daniel Jones's Best Throws - ( New Window )
Those are the 30 best throws of his career, and there isn't a single special thing about any of them. You could do the same video for Mitch Trubisky.
I agree with you but we haven't seen anything remotely close to any of those in the last 2 years.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
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These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
I doubt it.
And still plays bad. Might be time for a new profession?
This guy would fling that paper onto the customers' snow covered stoops I swear from the middle of the street, without fail.
Cool story, bro, and yes, that man is retired and living the Vida loca.
That's sorta where I am too. We all know Jones sucks. It isn't even really about him anymore. It's on Schoen & Daboll.
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These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
Maybe it's just a matter of semantics, because I agree with you on the hard work and sacrifice to reach the professional level. Even a backup pop warner QB like some on this thread can recognize that.
I just think "battled" is a bit much - it means something more significant to me I guess.
Could it be related?
Thats petty of him to think that he is better than some doctors, policeman, admin assistant, soldier or some stay at home mom taking care of a few kids simply cause he has a $100M dollars.. He should really focus on doing his job better..
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These comments are so stupid you have a person who has battled his whole life to get where he is and has come back from multiple injuries.
This is a little dramatic. Battled? Jones grew up in an affluent suburb, attended prestigious prep schools and then a very exclusive college. He has had access to excellent facilities (relative to age level) at every stop along the way. His parents likely paid for private coaching to go along with his regular athletic opportunities. And yes, DJ no doubt worked his ass off at each level as well - I'm not disputing his work ethic.
But battled? I think that's a bit much. It's not like DJ was taking care of a paper route in the morning to help his single mom put food on the table, then went to school and football practice before coming home and teaching a houseful of orphans to play the piano.
He had a really nice well-to-do childhood that included giving him every chance possible to become a football player. That's not really a battle. It's more like a pageant kid in cleats.
Do you know what it takes to be a professional athlete especially in today's environment?
You can't just have natural talent you need to work 7 days a week and give up most of your free time. This is not an easy path to take.
Obviously he is a worker and dedicated to it, not sure you get to this level without battling and sacrificing to play the game.
He is not good enough but he has been at this dream since he was a kid I don't think you turn it off and say well I gave it a try and I am not good enough.
Look at Tua, he should walk away with his money and save his health but can't turn it off.
No one questions Daniel's work ethic.
The results are not there.
Daniel's eyes are not quick enough for consistent success in the NFL.