After starting the season as New York’s beginning quarterback, Daniel Jones has shortly fallen down the pecking order for the Giants however he’s remaining constructive through the troublesome occasions.
Daniel Jones Refuses To Give Up
Daniel Jones began the season as New York’s go to man, however after 11 weeks of ache, the franchise has lastly swapped Jones out for backup Tommy DeVito who will play his first recreation in 2024 on Sunday.
It was confirmed this week that DeVito will take over as beginning quarterback from this weekend, when the Giants face the Buccaneers off the again of their bye week.
On media duties this week, Jones appeared to be as grateful as at all times for the chance given to him in New York and the quarterback had nothing however constructive phrases for the organisation regardless of being benched.
“The chance to play for the New York Giants was actually a dream come true, and I’m extraordinarily grateful to the Mara and Tisch households for the prospect to play right here,” Jones stated. “The Giants are actually a first-class group, and I’ve nothing however real respect and appreciation for the individuals who have constructed it and who assist keep on that custom.
A press release from #Giants QB Daniel Jones, addressing his current and future pic.twitter.com/eEiH4tVZX0
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2024
“I’ve met so many particular individuals and created relationships that can actually final a lifetime. Thanks to all my teammates, coaches and workers which have achieved a lot for me these previous six years.”
After all Jones’ time in New York isn’t coming to an finish (though it sounds prefer it) and for now, he has solely been benched for backup Tommy DeVito.
Jones’ kind appears to be like even worse when you think about that New York signed their beginning quarterback to a brand new four-year $160million deal earlier in 2024.
“I take full accountability in my opinion in not bringing extra wins. Nobody needed to win extra video games worse than me, and I gave every part I had on the sphere and in my preparation.
“After all this season has been disappointing for all, and naturally I want I might have achieved extra. I’m one hundred pc accountable in my opinion. I didn’t play effectively sufficient constantly sufficient to assist the workforce get the outcomes. The truth of the NFL is it’s onerous to win video games and requires constant efficiency from everybody concerned.”
Dexter Lawrence was requested about how onerous he took the information of Daniel Jones being benched:
“Undoubtedly onerous, however I’ve been part of this enterprise, similar to final yr after they traded away my finest pal in the midst of the season. It’s part of the enterprise.” pic.twitter.com/GNYN3aGDyW
— Giants Movies (@SNYGiants) November 20, 2024
The Giants have a 2-8 document this yr after ten video games and with a 46.8 quarterback ranking, Jones ranks as considered one of backside 5 beginning sign callers this season.
This isn’t the primary time Jones has been benched for DeVito, after scuffling with a neck and ACL damage in 2023 that stored QB1 on the sidelines for a lot of the season.
