Rapoport: Giants Officially Benching Jones

[T200]

The evidence I have was the words that came out of their own mouths. Also the words that came out of Carl Banks mouth.

But to your point the other evidence was Hard Knocks where it was clear Daboll wanted Daniels bad.

Words vs actions.

Banks doesn't speak for Schoen and Daboll.

[MightyGiants]

This isn't a move to win games. It's a move to preserve cap space next year and position the team to get a high draft pick.

After 3 years of team building, 0-7 with your backup QB is unacceptable.  I think they need to win a minimum of 2 games and, ideally, at least 3 games with their backup QB.

[kingm56]

What happened to BC?

Syanora Danny Pennies and Nickles.

Rightfully banned for pushing repetitive and bizarre narratives.  The banning was very much appreciated from this poster.  However, he was correct on this one point.

[T200]

With the Giants starting DeVito, I really wonder why the team wasted $5 million on Lock and how good are Schoen and Daboll at identifying QB talent (if they spent $5 million on Lock only to start DeVito)

I spoke on this before. They weren't looking for a backup QB that was capable of winning games because it would create a controversy. Mara needed to see that Jones is not the guy. Having someone on the bench that could actually win games would be counterproductive to improving the QB position.

[kingm56]

This isn't a move to win games. It's a move to preserve cap space next year and position the team to get a high draft pick.

That's exactly what this move signals, Tim.  It's also obvious the Giants GM has assurance from the owner he'll be back.

[EDjohnst1981]

I spoke on this before. They weren't looking for a backup QB that was capable of winning games because it would create a controversy. Mara needed to see that Jones is not the guy. Having someone on the bench that could actually win games would be counterproductive to improving the QB position.

I agree, and if they were serious about the back-up spot, they'd have signed Wilson, who came in for a visit for pennies and he just wanted a chance to compete. The Giants weren't interested in signing anyone that would put pressure on Jones.

[kingm56]

I spoke on this before. They weren't looking for a backup QB that was capable of winning games because it would create a controversy. Mara needed to see that Jones is not the guy. Having someone on the bench that could actually win games would be counterproductive to improving the QB position.

This also isn't revisionist history; we spoke about this move in the offseason.  Again, it's obvious...

[TDToomer]

Next question. Who dresses as the #2 QB.

[MrGap92]

With the Giants starting DeVito, I really wonder why the team wasted $5 million on Lock and how good are Schoen and Daboll at identifying QB talent (if they spent $5 million on Lock only to start DeVito)

My best guess, and it is just an assumption, is since he is an ERFA and will likely be back in 2025, they rather see him some more to see if he can at the very least be their #2 moving forward since Lock was on a one year deal.

I don't think their level of talent evaluation are a factor here.

[EDjohnst1981]

This also isn't revisionist history; we spoke about this move in the offseason.  Again, it's obvious...

delete. I posted this twice by mistake.

[kingm56]

Next question. Who dresses as the #2 QB.

I suspect Lock; if it's me, I don't activate DJ.

[MrGap92]

https://x.com/bigblueview/status/1858514747680817301

[Trench]

Words vs actions.

Banks doesn't speak for Schoen and Daboll.

Tim you may be right. However, waiting this long speaks to something also.

[H-Town G-Fan]

My best guess, and it is just an assumption, is since he is an ERFA and will likely be back in 2025, they rather see him some more to see if he can at the very least be their #2 moving forward since Lock was on a one year deal.

I don't think their level of talent evaluation are a factor here.

Also, they identified and signed Tyrod in 2022, who was a capable fill-in and consummate professional. So are we analyzing just their backup QB signing this past offseason? Seems to cut out a significant part of the equation. In any case, I personally don't care about the backup QB spot in terms of making a judgment about QB evaluation skills because it's not going to be that signing that determines Daboll or Schoen's future with the Giants...

[Gmo11]

With the Giants starting DeVito, I really wonder why the team wasted $5 million on Lock and how good are Schoen and Daboll at identifying QB talent (if they spent $5 million on Lock only to start DeVito)

The veteran backup would start if the goal was to win games.  The goal now is to evaluate the roster.  Nothing more nothing less.  Hyatt should play over slayton.  Neal should take every single snap the rest of the season if healthy.  If Dexter Lawrence pulls a hammy that requires 3 months to heal...so be it.  We need the young guys out there as much as possible to figure out if they are going to be part of the future or not.