Jordan Raanan, ESPN Employees Author
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants pulled beginning quarterback Daniel Jones early within the fourth quarter to “create a spark,” coach Brian Daboll stated after a 28-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
Daboll stated Jones will stay his beginning quarterback forward of Drew Lock, who additionally did not have a lot success Sunday.
The Giants play on the street in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers subsequent Monday night time.
“We made a change within the fourth quarter when it was 28-3 — we had 100 yards — simply to create a spark,” Daboll stated. “Daniel would be the quarterback going ahead.”
Mentioned Jones of the transfer: “I used to be annoyed. Did not prefer it clearly.”
The Giants (2-5) completed with 119 complete yards within the loss, which noticed former star operating again Saquon Barkley hang-out his former crew on their residence turf. Jones went 14-of-21 passing for 99 yards and was sacked seven instances.
Lock went 3 of 8 for six yards, as not a lot modified for the sputtering Giants offense with him on the helm.
New York has scored only one landing in 4 residence video games this season, and the crew’s 31 factors in these video games are the sixth-fewest over the previous 40 years. Sadly for Daboll and Co., that they had even fewer factors (27) of their first 4 residence video games final season.
“All the way in which round — not simply the quarterback; the teaching, every little thing — simply wasn’t adequate,” Daboll stated.
Benching Jones was Daboll’s Hail Mary. The coach went over to Jones whereas the Eagles held the ball early within the fourth quarter and knowledgeable him of the choice. It was straight to the purpose, with out a lot clarification.
Daboll thought possibly Lock may make just a few performs and swing momentum. It did not occur, and it did not sit properly with Jones’ both.
“It wasn’t a lot of a dialog,” Jones stated. “Simply stated he was going to go together with Drew. In search of a spark. That was about it.”
Jones has been the Giants’ starter since being drafted because the No. 6 total decide within the 2019 NFL draft. The Giants have skilled one profitable season since, and this seems destined to be one other misplaced season as properly.
Jones, who has six landing passes and 4 interceptions this season, just isn’t harping on his long-term standing because the crew’s starter.
“I am simply going to proceed to arrange and attempt to play in addition to I can,” Jones stated. “Daboll, it is his crew. It is as much as him to make that call. Clearly, I consider in myself and consider on this offense. So I am simply going to give attention to myself.”
There may be loads of room for reflection, however Jones did not get a lot assist Sunday. The operating backs had simply three carries for 4 yards within the first half. The offensive line struggled, giving up eight sacks.
Josh Ezeudu began at left sort out instead of the injured Andrew Thomas, who’s out for the season, and it appeared to throw every little thing out of types. Ezeudu allowed two early sacks.
Jones is aware of a bit of the blame falls on his shoulders. It is why he ended up on the bench for the fourth quarter.
“Because the quarterback I believe it is my accountability to get every little thing going and construct rhythm, construct momentum, execute the alternatives which might be there. And I take that critically,” Jones stated. “I am going to actually take a look at myself first and see the place I can enhance. Soccer is a crew recreation, and it takes everybody enjoying properly. However I’ve a giant function in that. Take that very critically.”
So it is again to the drafting board for the Giants. Subsequent up: the daunting activity of going through one of many prime scoring defenses within the league in Pittsburgh.
It could possibly be Jones’ final probability. The Giants have an affordable out along with his contract after this season and already have been excited about drafting his long-term alternative this previous offseason.
“I am assured in myself,” Jones stated. “And I will be able to go.”
