New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is 1-3 as a starter this season, which is in step with a lot of his six-year profession.
What is just not in line is the truth that he’s not as explosive a runner (averaging simply 3.0 yards per try) and his contact on deep passes, which was as soon as among the many finest within the NFL, appears to have declined.
Jones’ longest completion this season is for simply 39 yards. It’s the solely completion of over 30 yards he’s had this 12 months.
In equity, Jones is tied for the lead league with Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson for completions over 10 yards (36) and is tied for second with 4 others in completions over 20 yards with 10.
So, why all of the quick passes? Weren’t we promised an offense that may take extra deep photographs down the sector? Is it one thing bodily, similar to his surgically repaired knee, that’s holding Jones again?
“No, nothing bodily,” Jones assured reporters on Wednesday.
Jones has clearly misfired on most of his deep photographs, overthrowing on some however principally falling too wanting the mark. The reply is one thing a bit extra complicated as Jones went on to clarify.
“I believe each’s completely different. I believe by way of the primary few weeks, I’d overthrown just a few in conditions. It felt like giving a man the possibility was the best way to go after which I left some quick,” Jones stated. “So, I really feel like I’m in a great spot now. I believe it’s about simply trusting it and throwing it. I really feel like I’ve thrown the deep ball properly by way of my profession. I’ve at all times felt good about that a part of my sport. So, I’m assured I’ll be capable to do this properly.”
One of many major causes for the shortage of deep success might be that Jones’ prime deep risk from coaching camp, second-year huge receiver Jalin Hyatt, has been an invisible man so far this season. Hyatt has been focused simply thrice with no receptions so far.
Jones commented on Hyatt’s mysterious exile of kinds by hinting that getting Hyatt extra concerned might be an answer to the deep passing sport going ahead.
“Jalin has dealt with it properly. He’s a professional, he’s a mature man,” Jones stated. “You’ve seen it out at follow. He’s continued to point out up and make a variety of performs. I do know it’s irritating for a man to not get these alternatives on Sunday, however I assumed he’s dealt with it properly.
“I’ve a ton of confidence in him on the market making performs, altering the sport along with his velocity and talent to get behind the protection. So, I do know he’ll be able to go.”
It’s solely been 4 video games. The Giants see that their present plan is just not working as they’re averaging a half-point much less per sport than they did final season.
Folks can blame Jones however bear in mind, he’s coming off main knee surgical procedure and it’s solely been for video games. But when his drawback with deep throws continues for much longer, the Giants could have a call to make right here.
