Big Blue Huddle

It's clear that Daboll / Schoen have a much higher opinion of DJ's abilities than the majority of the fan base. So it's not likely that Lock will be a legit threat to win the job early.

But, there are several reasons why it could - or maybe even should - happen over time.

1. DJ should have a short leash if he continues to "see ghosts," is unwilling to take shots down the field, takes unnecessary sacks, turns the ball over too much, etc.

2. DJ should have a short leash if he shows that he's not recovered from his ACL or if he plays scared due to his neck injury.

3. DJ should have a short leash due to the injury provisions in his contract.

#1 is the least likely, for the reasons above re: Daboll / Schoen's opinion. #3 is probably next least likely, as the Giants have typically avoided morally questionable practices relative to their players. So it leaves #2. I could see them pulling him in favor of Lock if he just doesn't look healthy. Let's pray that it doesn't happen due to another injury.

Quote from: LennG on Today at 01:58:43 PMWhy do I never tire of watching that?

      

He needed to make up for that first quarter interception he caused. That was Eli's only blemish in the playoffs that season.

Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 10:46:28 AMhttps://x.com/BigBlueVCR/status/1787648545538928726

Why do I never tire of watching that?

      

Quote from: Ed Vette on Today at 01:43:22 PMSo don't believe Schoen when he says Jones will be the QB this year?

Schoen: "Our expectation was Daniel would be our starter and we brought Drew Lock to be his backup and Tommy is a backup, so that's where we are and that's how we'll move forward this season. Daniel is still under contract for three more years. As it sits today, that's where we are."

Daboll: "My expectation is that Wink and Kafka will both be back. ... There are still conversations to be had."

So don't believe Schoen when he says Jones will be the QB this year?

Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 11:18:14 AMIf the Giants have an earlier exit from playoff contention, no doubt.

I think if that happens a lot more will change than the QB.  It will be tough for Daboll to keep things under control if they have another 2-8 start to a season. 

Did he charge his usual appearance fee or give them a discount?     

Quote from: T200 on Today at 12:55:37 PMFirst, it's not, "all of *the* sudden..." It's "all of *A* sudden."

Second, when did Daboll "complain about his WRs being too slow"?

Third, the only speedy addition on that list was Nabers.

Fourth, all that speed just means they get out of Jones's comfortable 10-yard throwing window faster.     

I couldn't find the direct quote from Daboll, but I did find this comment from Schoen

Quote"I would say both sides of the ball, just team speed in general. Offense), defense and special teams," he said. "I think we did that with some of the free agents we signed: Parris Campbell can roll, Jeff (Smith) can roll, (Bobby) Okereke runs well. We've upgraded the speed in general; (Darren) Waller. So yeah, that's definitely something watching our team last year, we just felt we needed to get faster in all three phases."