The New York Giants had to resort to starting Colt McCoy this past Sunday due to Daniel Jones suffering a hamstring injury in Week 12. While Jones is itching to get back on the field, Joe Judge revealed what the second-year quarterback will need to prove before he inserts him back in the offense.
“We’re going to give him every opportunity to go on the practice field this week and show that he can defend himself on the field properly,” coach Joe Judge said, via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. “If that’s the case, we obviously want him to play. We’re going to make sure we’re doing the right thing by him.”
Jones came up hobbled after making a throw in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, causing him to exit from the game. it was discovered that he sustained a hamstring strain that would prevent him from suiting up versus the Seattle Seahawks.
Nevertheless, McCoy and the Giants would upset the Seahawks on the road, allowing them to maintain their lead in the NFC East. Despite what McCoy was able to do on Sunday, Judge wants to see Jones prove he can evade pressure before throwing him back into action.
“When there’s pressure in the pocket, can he sidestep? Can he step up?” Judge said. “If he has to leave the pocket and scramble, if there’s a gap open for him to go ahead and tuck that ball and run to get a first down, are these things we’re OK with him doing and we’re confident that he’s going to go out there and do it without getting hurt worse?”
Judge has made it clear that New York wants Jones back under center when he's one-hundred percent healthy. However, the first-year head coach and the Giants seem to be taking a cautious approach with Jones.
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