Giants sticking with Daniel Jones as QB1
Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaks with quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images The New York Giants fell flat in Week 1 with a 28-6 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings that had fans calling for Daniel Jones to be replaced.
Giants coach Brian Daboll isn't ready to go that far, telling reporters Monday that Jones remains the team's starting quarterback.
"There were some good things, but there were a lot of things we need to improve on," Daboll said. "We can all do a better job."
Daboll added that the Giants have no plans to give No. 2 quarterback Drew Lock any more practice reps than he currently gets.
Jones' 22-for-42 performance Sunday featured two interceptions and five sacks. He managed just 186 yards as New York could only muster a pair of field goals.
"I'd say decisions for the most part -- people we were looking at, where we were throwing -- were good," Daboll said. "Obviously there were some, whether it was an inaccuracy because of a base or maybe there was pressure, there's a variety of reasons for that."
One of Jones' interceptions was returned for a touchdown. Since signing a four-year, $160 million contract ahead of the 2023 season, Jones has played in seven games and thrown for two touchdowns and eight interceptions, including three pick-6s.
Jones missed most of 2023 due to an ACL injury. He earned his hefty contract after helping the Giants reach the 2022 postseason and win a road playoff game against the Vikings.
--Field Level Media
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