The more things change– and, kid, they have changed– the more they remain the same, a minimum of for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Friday night.
Jones, entering an empty MetLife Arena for the final intrasquad skirmish of Giants training school, did little in a halfs worth of work to show that he has put behind him the fumbling concerns that plagued him as a rookie, as the defense beat the offense, 23-22.
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Jones was refrained from doing any favors by his offensive line, however, as Carter made Cam Fleming look like a turnstile all half.
It is still just August, and this was just the second competitive scenario (in addition to last weeks skirmish) for Jones behind the Giants rebuilt offensive line and in a brand-new system. Jones also had one effective drive, completing all four of his hand down a first-quarter possession.
In general, Jones helter-skelter performance Friday mirrors what has been an inconsistent training school.
Friday night, Jones led the offense on one drive to a basket, however was unable to convert the lone red zone journey into a goal.
Protecting the football is the most significant obstacle Jones should clear to take the significant leap forward in his second season, after fumbling 18 times in 2019.
Lorenzo Carter had his strongest efficiency of the summer season, sacking Jones 4 times. On Carters final sack, he punched the ball loose, however authorities blew the play dead since it was ruled Jones had his red jersey touched prior to the ball came out.
Heres a breakdown of Jones efficiency in the skirmish:
Worst toss:
Early in the 2nd quarter, Jones attempted to strike Slayton deep downfield near the end zone, however the ball was severely underthrown and hit safety Julian Love, who was supplying blanket coverage, in the back.
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Finest throw:
Darius Slayton broke broad open on a slant pattern, and Jones led him nicely for a huge gain and an initially down. For the second consecutive skirmish, Slayton was a favorite target of Jones, as the two linked on 3 of 4 targets.
C+.
Grade:
Jones had his very first pass batted down at the line of skirmish by defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, however responded nicely by hitting Sterling Shepard on a slant path for a nine-yard gain in spite of Devante Downs in blanket coverage.
The conclusion to Shepard showed Jones is capable of bouncing back from a bad play. He likewise went a stretch finishing five consecutive passes across 2 belongings. This is the closest thing to live game action that Jones will experience before the routine season opener versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there were some things to like and some errors that still need cleaning up.
The completion to Shepard revealed Jones is capable of getting better from a bad play. He also went a stretch finishing five consecutive passes throughout two possessions. This is the closest thing to live game action that Jones will experience prior to the regular season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there were some things to like and some mistakes that still require cleaning up.
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Final stats:
8-for-11 passing, 4 sacks
