Daniel Jones gives Giants more evidence to fire Brian Daboll after 2024 season

Daniel Jones is already proving he’s better off without the New York Giants. Days after his release, the former franchise quarterback has landed with the Minnesota Vikings, providing him a fresh start with a playoff contender. For Jones, it’s a chance to rewrite the narrative of his career. For the Giants, however, his signing casts a glaring light on just how much has gone wrong under head coach Brian Daboll.

The Giants’ decision to release Jones was emblematic of a season in complete disarray. Once seen as the team’s cornerstone, Jones was benched and ultimately cut in favor of undrafted quarterback Tommy DeVito. The fallout was ugly, marked by criticism from players, fans, and media alike.

Now, with Jones heading to Minnesota to join Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly system, the Giants’ mismanagement is more apparent than ever. And it might just cost Daboll his job.

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Jones reportedly chose the Vikings over several other offers, prioritizing their coaching staff and system. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t hold back when praising Jones, telling reporters, “There’s so much out in front of him... He chose to come here.” For Jones, it’s an opportunity to reset his career with a team known for getting the best out of its quarterbacks.

The stark contrast between the Vikings’ confidence in Jones and the Giants’ handling of him is hard to ignore. Under Daboll, Jones regressed after a breakout 2022 campaign in which he led the Giants to a playoff win. His struggles in 2024 were a mix of his own shortcomings and the team’s inability to provide him with a stable environment or competent offensive scheme.

The decision to bench Jones for DeVito was framed as forward-thinking but has backfired spectacularly.

DeVito has struggled mightily, and the locker room’s frustration with Daboll’s leadership is no longer a secret. Players like Malik Nabers and Dexter Lawrence have openly criticized the team’s direction, with the head coach seemingly out of answers.

If Jones finds any sort of success in Minnesota, it will be a damning indictment of Daboll’s tenure. The Giants’ issues extend far beyond their quarterback, but the mishandling of Jones highlights a leadership void at the heart of the organization.

Daboll was brought in as a quarterback guru, yet his inability to develop or even maintain Jones’ potential raises serious doubts about his future. With the Giants sitting at 2-9 and showing no signs of improvement, ownership may be forced to make sweeping changes in the offseason.

As Daniel Jones embarks on a new chapter in Minnesota, the pressure on Brian Daboll to justify his decisions in New York has never been greater. If Jones thrives with the Vikings, it could be the final nail in Daboll’s coffin.