Daniel Jones Needs to Curtail Turnover Trend for Giants to Succeed
Column - October 7, 2020
As much as Giants fans like to call him “Danny Dimes,” quarterback Daniel Jones has been more like “Danny Disaster” through the first quarter of the season.
While it is true that the New York Giants have had a number of problems that resulted in their pitiful performance on Sunday, it can’t be denied that Jones has his share of the blame. Despite having a good season running the ball — he leads the Giants in rushing this season — the same can’t be said of throwing the ball.
Most of this comes down to Daniel Jones’ decision making, especially at key moments in close games. Ball protection has been one of his biggest issues since his entry into the league. He tends to hold onto the ball too long out in the open, and any contact leads to fumbles. Jones also tries to force his throws in bad spots on the field or through small windows, leading to a dead ball, overthrown receiver or a costly interception.