Giants owner gives definitive take on future with Daniel Jones

Despite the struggles since drafting him, the New York Giants have made a commitment to quarterback Daniel Jones as being the future of the franchise. Taking over for the two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning, Jones has not been able to replicate the success and was thought to maybe be pushed out of New York. However, he will be given another chance with new head coach Brian Daboll.

Giants owner John Mara was able to speak with the media on Sunday afternoon. Judy Battista of NFL.com tweeted out some more news on where the franchise stands with Jones, with Mara saying they will be sticking with the quarterback and want to see what he can do with the players around him.

“Giants owner John Mara spent a few minutes with reporters this afternoon,” Battista said via Twitter. “A few takeaways: Daniel Jones still has strong support. Mara reiterated that he does not believe the Giants have done enough to put pieces around him.”

Jones was selected No. 6 overall in the 2019 NFL draft and there has been little success since. The Giants have failed to win more than six games since his arrival and have not contended for the NFC East, let alone a playoff spot. He did miss parts of the 2021 season due to injury, only starting in 11 games. However, if New York is going to throw resources at Jones, he will have to stay healthy to prove his worth.

Mel Kiper compares 2022 NFL draft class to Daniel Jones

With the 2022 NFL Draft upcoming, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. joined Get Up! and was asked if there was a better quarterback than Jones in this draft class – and the insider was clear and straight to the point with his answer.

“I believe Kenny Pickett can be Derek Carr,” Kiper said. “Is he Andy Dalton? Is he Derek Carr? Is he somewhere in between? He’s going to be a good quarterback. Daniel Jones needs help. The offensive line needs to come together and keep improving. You got to keep Saquon Barkley healthy. You think about the receivers staying healthy, being on the field at the same time and catching the ball for a change like some of these guys, Evan Ingram.

“Now you have Brian Daboll with Mike Kafka. Daniel Jones, this is his year to either get it done and win games or move.”