Daniel Jones’ college coach expects massive leap in 2020

Daniel Jones’ mentor and college coach – famed quarterback developer, David Cutcliffe – expects Daniel Jones to take a massive leap forward in 2020.

A common theme around the league right now is worrying whether or not having so many virtual practices and meetings will have an effect on players around the league — particularly the younger players. According to Daniel Jones’ mentor and college coach, Jones won’t fall victim to that.

According to Cutcliffe, Jones has been spending 10 hour days digesting Jason Garrett’s new playbook and is full steam ahead towards being ready for the season.

Cutcliffe has a huge amount of respect for Garrett, and he expects that the two will hit it off and do great work together..

Via the New York Post:

"“I think we will see a much better Daniel Jones,” Cutcliffe told The Post. “I think he’s gonna be a much better product than what he was a year ago. “I know Jason a little bit. I think the world of him,” Cutcliffe said. “He’ll do a great job with Daniel. I think Jason and Daniel are kinda similar people, really smart, analytical people. I think they’re gonna be a good pair.”"

Cutcliffe had only mainly positive things to say about Jones’ successful rookie season, lauded his toughness and accuracy in the pocket. The two sat down together for a “comprehensive constructive criticism review”.

What areas is Daniel Jones focusing on?

Cutcliffe outlined three main areas of focus for Jones this offseason, and obviously, ball security was the number one item on that list.

Jones dazzled with his precision throws and accuracy as a rookie, tossing 24 touchdowns (and almost breaking the rookie record) in just 12 games. Just off those passing numbers alone, Jones has already made the NY Giants look smart for taking a chance on him.

However, he also led the league with a staggering 18 fumbles.

Simply put, that has to be cleaned up for Jones to become the type of quarterback the NY Giants expect him to be, and he knows it.

Cutcliffe has been sharing the intricacies of pocket movement and awareness this offseason in hopes of getting that fumble monkey off his back, and with an improved offensive line it’s a solid bet that he’ll be able to do just that.

Two other areas of focus the two have been working on are pocket movement and arm angle, two things that go hand and hand with ball security.

Cutliffe believes some of Jones’ fumbles were from him having his arm too low and not being ready to throw the ball soon enough, or not being in the right area of the pocket at the right time, leading to a crushing hit.

Daniel Jones is as hard a worker and as smart as they come, and with legendary coach David Cutcliffe in his corner NY Giants fans should be in for a treat when they watch ‘Danny Dimes’ play in his second year with Big Blue.