The New York Giants may probably see some extra modifications of their quarterback room this yr, particularly if they create in one other arm within the 2024 NFL draft.
Daniel Jones, the incumbent on the place, is rehabbing from a season-ending ACL tear and plans to be prepared for coaching camp.
“The plan is to be able to go by coaching camp,” Jones informed reporters on Monday on the opening session of the Giants’ voluntary offseason coaching program. “That’s once I’m taking pictures for and be ok with being prepared.”
Jones spoke concerning the progress he’s made throughout his rehabilitation, stating he hasn’t had any setbacks.
“I’m coming alongside nicely,” he stated. “I’ve been throwing for fairly a while now. Was throwing stationary fairly quickly within the rehab course of however have progressed and I’m throwing with motion and dropping, and form of quarterback-specific drills. In order that feels good.”
Jones additionally dismissed any notion that his neck is an issue or a problem that might linger long-term.
“My neck is 100% wholesome. That was a stinger-type damage that’s fairly frequent in soccer. That’s calmed down and I really feel good,” he stated.
Jones shouldn’t be oblivious to the place the staff is at in terms of their quarterback state of affairs. The powers that be — co-owner John Mara, normal supervisor Joe Schoen, and head coach Brian Daboll — have all publicly professed their fondness for Jones, however on the similar time, didn’t rule out bringing in a doable substitute.
“I feel you may get into hassle while you attempt to suppose an excessive amount of about a few of these issues and the way it all works out,” Jones stated. “Yeah, like your antenna for a few of these dynamics and relationships. I’m simply centered on what I’m doing, and that’s my rehab, getting wholesome, spending time with the fellows, and ensuring we’re getting on the identical web page, and having one of the best spring we are able to. Like I stated, be a greater query for Joe and Dabs. I’m centered on what I’ve to do.”
Requested if thought he was the Giants’ most suitable choice at quarterback heading into this season, the previous 2019 first-round choose didn’t hesitate.
“Sure, I do,” he stated.
We’ll discover out if he’s proper within the subsequent few months.
