Daniel Jones
The Giants are playoff-bound with Daniel Jones at the helm. The former No. 6 overall pick has done his part in helping New York stack up wins in a suddenly stacked NFC East. First-year coach Brian Daboll has played to Jones’ strengths, utilizing him as a runner and near the goal-line. However, it’s difficult to believe — given Jones’ limitations as a passer — that he’s the long-term answer under center in New York.
Jones projects as more of a high-quality backup in the NFL. He can provide a boost for small stretches, but isn’t consistent enough as a passer to be a franchise cornerstone. Teams typically prefer their backup QB to have a similar skillset to their starter. This allows for the playbook to remain unchanged in the event the starter goes down with an injury. Jones is nowhere near as talented as Buffalo’s superstar QB, but he could fill in the Mitch Trubisky role as Allen’s primary backup.
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