NGT: Daniel Jones signs with Colts

[MightyGiants]

one more QB gone:

https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899475763461517388

https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1899474659176763781

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/The33rdTeamFB/status/1899475894151864497

[babywhales]

A good price for him

[H-Town G-Fan]

Ah yes, the Vikings clearly were grooming him for the starting role but were blown out of the water by... a 1-year, $14MM deal (and I'd imagine the guarantees are roughly half that).

Somewhat surprised Jones couldn't get a two-year deal. If you're gambling on him maybe reclaiming some upside (not saying there is any), then I would think you'd want his second year at a relative discount. This deal looks like the Colts "challenging" Anthony Richardson and knowing they need a capable backup as Richardson hasn't shown he can stay healthy in his first two years.

[EDjohnst1981]

Back-up is with a potential to start once Richardson goes down?

Two things jump out at me here:

1. Perhaps the 'perfect situation' at the Vikes wasn't that perfect

2. It still maddening that the Giants overpaid so badly for him. For this type of money, the Colts have done okay.

[MrGap92]

Ah yes, the Vikings clearly were grooming him for the starting role but were blown out of the water by... a 1-year, $14MM deal (and I'd imagine the guarantees are roughly half that).

Somewhat surprised Jones couldn't get a two-year deal. If you're gambling on him maybe reclaiming some upside (not saying there is any), then I would think you'd want his second year at a relative discount. This deal looks like the Colts "challenging" Anthony Richardson and knowing they need a capable backup as Richardson hasn't shown he can stay healthy in his first two years.

It looks like most of it is guaranteed. But yeah, so much for those 10-12 interested teams, and multiple starting jobs.

[TDToomer]

What happened to our inside source who all but insisted he would be the Vikings QB this season?

[MightyGiants]

1-year, $14MM deal (and I'd imagine the guarantees are roughly half that).

I am not sure $13.15 million guaranteed is "roughly half" 

source- the first tweet posted

[EDjohnst1981]

13.1mil is fully guaranteed.

[H-Town G-Fan]

I am not sure $13.15 million guaranteed is "roughly half" 

source- the first tweet posted

Good for him! May not have too many chances to get that type of payday in the future.

[MrGap92]

What happened to our inside source who all but insisted he would be the Vikings QB this season?

It is almost like it was made up   

[MightyGiants]

From DJ's point of view:

The Vikings offered the ideal QB environment, but he would have had he 10th overall pick, who essentially would be the heir apparent, so DJ starting was contingent on JJ failing.

The Colts offered a lesser QB environment, but they had publicly stated they were bringing in a veteran QB to compete with 1st round disappointment (both performance and injury) Anthony Richardson.


Assuming DJ still believes in his talent, I could see why he picked the Colts over the Vikings.

[MrGap92]

Imagine how Richardson must feel, knowing they signed Daniel Jones to compete with him. I feel for that guy right now.

[MightyGiants]

Imagine how Richardson must feel, knowing they signed Daniel Jones to compete with him. I feel for that guy right now.

I don't follow.  If DJ is as bad as you have been saying, Richardson should feel pretty good that he will win the competition.

[files58]

Imagine sucking at your job as he does, and getting paid $14MM to do so. Any one of us can panic in the pocket, miss seeing, and passing to open receivers, fumble, and throw bad interceptions.