The Daniel Jones era could be nearing the chapter that many New York Giants fans have been demanding for some time now. Head coach Brian Daboll is leaving open the possibility of a change at quarterback, which may mark the beginning of the end for the former top-10 draft pick's days in the Meadowlands.
When asked if Jones would be the starting QB going forward, Daboll did not make a commitment. He said the team is “evaluating things,” according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. One has to imagine that the Roman senators used similar words when discussing Julius Caesar just days before The Ides of March.
In what was confusingly supposed to be a showcase game for the NFL, Jones gave Germany little reason to become invested in America's most popular sport. He averaged just 5.1 yards gained per pass attempt while throwing zero touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Making matters worse, both of Jones' picks occurred deep in Panthers territory.
The Giants now own the second overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, behind only the Jacksonville Jaguars. They will presumably use that slot, or whatever it winds up being by next April, to try to identify their next franchise QB. But New York may not see the point in waiting that long before officially moving Jones off the top of the depth chart.
Giants may not be able to easily move on from Daniel Jones if they wait
“If he were to get injured and couldn’t pass a physical by March, he’d be owed $23 million fully guaranteed next year,” ESPN's Adam Schefter posted on X. Fans would plunder MetLife Stadium if management allows the franchise to be afflicted by such a predicament in a meaningless stretch of games.
Daniel Jones is in the throes of another underwhelming campaign, completing only 63.3 percent of his passes for 2,070 yards and eight touchdowns. He has seven picks in 10 games. Brian Daboll's fate may not be decided by this specific quarterback decision, but he has an entire locker room to consider.
Backup Drew Lock is 9-14 as a starter, so the Giants could still accomplish their presumptive goal of landing a premium draft pick while also making a visible adjustment. Moreover, benching Jones could save them a vital amount of money for 2025. When all the evidence is presented, there may not be much of a choice to make. The evaluation period carries on.
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