Joe Schoen

End of the Line? Why the Giants May Finally Move On from QB Daniel Jones

14/11/2024 Raymond 0

Just a season ago, Daniel Jones seemed poised to lead the New York Giants into a new era, breaking a five-year playoff drought and posting career highs in passing and rushing stats. This success earned him a massive four-year, $160 million contract, placing him among the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks. Yet, what initially looked like a resurgence now appears more like fool’s gold. The Giants’ promising 2022 season gave way to struggles in 2023, with Jones’ performance slipping before a season-ending injury. Despite efforts to improve his support with new talent, Jones’ stats remain among the league’s lowest, leading the Giants to reconsider his role.

With $23 million in guarantees for 2025 still on the table, the Giants face a tough decision: continue with Jones and risk further financial liability or cut ties early to reclaim cap space. His durability is also in question, especially with a depleted offensive line. As the team approaches the 2025 NFL Draft with a possible top pick, Jones’ future in New York looks increasingly uncertain.

Super Bowl Rival Asked Patriots to ‘Let Us Know’ About Drake Maye Pick

11/07/2024 Raymond 0

The New England Patriots retained the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft to select quarterback Drake Maye, despite receiving numerous offers. Notably, their Super Bowl rivals, the New York Giants, expressed significant interest in acquiring the pick. This interest was highlighted during a conversation at the Scouting Combine between Giants’ general manager Joe Schoen and assistant GM Brandon Brown, captured for HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” on Max.

Following this discussion, Schoen contacted the Patriots’ de facto GM Eliot Wolf to reiterate the Giants’ interest. Wolf acknowledged receiving calls from other teams but did not disclose the Patriots’ plans. The Patriots’ true intentions became clear when they selected Maye with the No. 3 pick, securing a potential franchise quarterback after Tom Brady’s departure in 2020.