Many members of the NFL community assumed The New York Giants lost to the Carolina Panthers 3-7 last Sunday, dropping to 2-8 on the season, allowing the Giants to bench quarterback Daniel Jones and release him in the upcoming offseason following a Week 11 bye.
Appearing on Friday “The Dan Lebatard Show” League insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that Jones could remain New York’s starter at least until the start of their Week 12 home game against the 4-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“At this point, from what I’ve heard in the conversations I’ve had, Daniel Jones may remain the starting quarterback for a few weeks,” Russini said. “I’m not sure this is completely over,” he explained. . “But we’ll know more when they get back from their bye this weekend. them Meet the quarterback.”
Giants coach Brian Daboll has left little doubt since Week 1 with the Carolina game. he felt Jones gives New York its best chance to beat primary backup Drew Lock and QB3 Tommy DeVito.
nevertheless, ESPN Stats It shows the Giants will enter the weekend ranked last in the NFL, averaging 15.6 points per game. Therefore, fans proposeNew York’s offense might not look so bad with Lock or DeVito in the lineup.
that injury coverage Attached to Jones’ contract until 2025 will be It activates when he gets too hurt. can’t do it Pass the physical when the new league starts in March. with that Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen say the Giants may need a win at least Team co-owner John Mara has sat out three of the final seven games to ensure he stays out of trouble in January.
“You have Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll.” Russini continued. “Despite the fact thathi, that’s enough ‘Vote of confidence’ From owner John MaraIt may not seem like it It’s safe, but we know how this plays out.”
Russini added that if the Giants continue to lose and play “ugly football” into Week 18, it could be “really difficult” to justify Mara playing alongside Daboll and Schoen again.
Situations may arise very interesting If Jones starts and struggles against the Tampa Bay defense on the afternoon of November 24th at MetLife Stadium.
