As we’ve said time and time again, NY Giants general manager Joe Schoen is going to be a busy man this offseason. At the top of his list is figuring out what in the world to do with quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. The franchise tag feels like it could be the best possible move to make with Barkley.
As for Jones? A 3-4 deal is likely on the way. According to ESPN insider Jordan Raanan, the expected number for Jones would be $35 million a year. So, if this is a four-year contract, Jones would be looking at around $140 million? That appears to be the case.
Everything you need to know about the Daniel Jones/Saquon Barkley situations: Jones contract is expected to come in at $35M+. The Barkley magic number could be $14M per. Franchise tag looms. What does it mean and for whom? #giants #nflhttps://t.co/sgi90Qr6kT
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) February 16, 2023
NY Giants QB Daniel Jones could be looking at $35 million a year in his next deal
With the franchise tag for a QB a little north of $32 million, an offer of around $35 million per campaign doesn’t feel like it’s way over the top for Jones, who is coming off his best campaign with the Giants since they used a No. 6 overall pick on him. However, plenty of people still think $35 million is far too much for Danny Dimes.
If I’m the giants I pay Barkley a fair deal and franchise tag Jones. No shot I am signing Daniel Jones to 35m+ per year
— Skizzurp Sizzurp (@FinsOrDie) February 16, 2023
Giants will regret both contracts. Signing both to a big number is a cowboys move
— A. Boyd (@aboyd817) February 17, 2023
Over 35M??? They better not 32M is my max
— . . . (@BigbagAp_) February 17, 2023
While some people are against that kind of cash for Jones, a lot of NY supporters are signing a different tune, as they feel $35 million for Jones would be a great deal. With the way the QB market is set right now, that amount per season really does feel like it could be good business for Schoen and NY.
However, the worry is that Jones has been so inconsistent throughout his career. One thing you have to remember here, though, is that 2022 was Jones’ first campaign working under Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.
We all saw the kind of impact those two, plus quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney, had on Jones. Jones topped 3,000 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, while also adding more than 700 rushing yards and seven more scores.
Jones must come back in 2023 and beyond for this team. He’s earned a new contract, but it’s now up to Schoen to decide just how bad he wants Jones under center for the long haul.
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