Quote from: 4 Aces on May 05, 2024, 07:49:09 PMProduce.
I was going to say "win games" but I think there's a scenario where he produces but the team doesn't win, and he still comes out looking favorably.
The winning thing isn't just a Daniel Jones problem. That problem existed before DJ arrived. The most you can say is he couldn't elevate them out of the dysfunction. Few QBs (if any) would've. You've got to be careful reading too much into that, given the overall state.
However - careers are short and struggle is real. As Perry Fewell told Justin Tuck once (after his shoulder injury) "you don't get these years back". First time in his career he's got a legit WR1. Good slot WR. He's set up to have success in the passing game. I myself have defended him many times pointing out the impossible nature of having a bad OL w/bad skill players.
If he fails to produce, there's no more wondering what if. He's got enough now.*
*Provided Nabers isn't a bust, of course.
I think the victories are needed. I don't think the wins factor significantly into the evaluation so much as a QB on a rookie contract is quite attractive. If the Giants are in a position to draft a QB next draft, I think it would be hard for them not to pull the trigger because they would get that QB on a cheap rookie deal, which is a big help in terms of team building.