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Is Daniel Jones Worth the Money? Analyzing the Giants’ Quarterback
It was inevitable. It was only a matter of time. Daniel Jones was bound to face some struggles, and once he did, the Giants would lose a game, opening the floodgates for criticism. And with that came the familiar narrative: he’s overpaid.
Getting a big payday certainly has its perks and beats the alternative. As Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” said, “I realize there’s no shame in being poor … but it’s no great honor, either. So what would have been so terrible if I had a small fortune?”
On March 7, Jones secured his fortune with a four-year, $160 million contract. The deal was immediately chastised by many, branded as excessive. Some of the criticism felt personal, as if to say, “How dare they give him all that money?”
The question of whether or not Jones can be a franchise quarterback is a polarizing one. The belief in him within the Giants’ organization – from general manager Joe Schoen to head coach Brian Daboll – does not align with the outside evaluation of Jones. In three games, he has only thrown two touchdown passes while throwing four interceptions. His passer rating sits at a mediocre 70.0, and he has been sacked 12 times. The Giants are 1-2 and averaging a mere 14.3 points per game.
Has Jones been exceptional? No. Has he been good? Not really. Has the offense been terrible? For the most part, yes. And that means the Giants’ 2019 first-round draft pick must face the criticism head-on.
The season opener against the Cowboys was humiliating in every sense, but Jones escaped the harshest critiques because his offensive line provided no protection. In Arizona, before his brilliant display of running and passing in the second half that led the Giants to victory, the critics were out in full force.
“Worth every penny,” said Boomer Esiason on WFAN.
But just four days later, Jones’ worth was once again called into question. The Giants were outmatched in every aspect against the 49ers and Jones struggled, missing throws he normally makes. The 49ers were expecting an athletic spectacle from Jones that never materialized. He only ran the ball twice for a total of 2 yards. It made no sense to keep the sports car in the garage.
“I was a little surprised they didn’t utilize the zone-read game more,” said 49ers defensive end Joey Bosa. “We expected that, but we didn’t see much of it.”
But the criticism didn’t stop there. It was almost as if the 49ers took offense to the hefty deposits entering Jones’ bank account. Players anonymously told the San Francisco Chronicle that Jones’ salary was “unbelievable” and “ridiculous” and called it a “travesty.” Others, crossing a usually unwritten rule, openly bashed his salary.
“Forty million dollars a year is a lot of money,” said cornerback Charvarius Ward. “A lot of people who make all that money don’t even deserve it,” added linebacker Dre Greenlaw. “I think they took a chance. I mean, he’s not bad. And if you ain’t got nothing better.”
The criticism continued to pour in. Donovan McNabb, for no discernible reason, decided to take a shot at Jones. “I was looking forward to this season to see changes in Daniel Jones because, to be honest with you, I’m not a big Daniel Jones fan,” McNabb, the former Eagles quarterback, said on his OutKick show. McNabb went on to claim that Jones hadn’t proven himself to earn the contract and that the Giants paid him “because they didn’t want to give the big splash money to Saquon Barkley.” He demanded that those who criticized the Broncos for giving Russell Wilson a $245 million extension direct that same energy towards Jones.
Despite the noise, Jones remains stoic. He rarely engages in social media and the negativity rarely reaches him. The Giants guaranteed him $104 million, and he is currently struggling to prove he’s worth the investment through his on-field performance.
Those who don’t closely follow the Giants may question the money invested in Jones. He now holds a record of 1-11 in prime-time games – the worst record by a quarterback with at least 10 starts since 1970. However, it’s important to note that he’s not solely responsible for the team’s shortcomings. Quarterbacks who receive large contracts are always on the clock.
There is still plenty of time for Daniel Jones to demonstrate that he is better than his current performance suggests.
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