The New York Giants have officially turned their handling of Daniel Jones into a cautionary tale - or maybe the script for a psychological thriller.
Fresh off a practice where Jones was relegated to scout team safety, the embattled quarterback addressed the media in a post-practice session that felt more like the climax of a horror movie than a professional sports press conference.
In a statement that was heartfelt, measured, and all class, Jones did his best to rise above the circus surrounding him. Unfortunately, the Giants’ role in this saga continues to be a masterclass in dysfunction.
Daniel Jones shows more class in one minute than the New York Giants have in weeks
With notes in hand, Jones thanked the Giants organization for the opportunity to play in New York, calling it “a dream come true” and expressing gratitude to ownership:
A statement today after practice from Daniel Jones: pic.twitter.com/zrCye16cJy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 21, 2024
“The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true. I’m extremely grateful to the Mara and Tisch families for the chance to play here. The Giants are truly a first-class organization, and I have nothing but genuine respect and appreciation for the people who have built it, and who helped carry on that tradition.”
He also took responsibility for the team’s struggles this season, saying, “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win those games worse than me. And I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation.”
Jones handled the moment with dignity, a stark contrast to the chaos around him. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the Giants used to represent the NFL’s class and stability. Now? They’re the punchline of every bad joke.
This entire situation has been mishandled from the start. Demoting Jones for Tommy DeVito, sticking Drew Lock in a backup role, and now using Jones as a scout team safety has turned what could have been a straightforward transition into a full-blown fiasco.
We aren't sure if it was the Giants' decision to send Jones out to speak after today’s practice or not, but if it was, it feels like the Giants trying to save face. It only underscores how poorly they’ve handled his demotion. Jones took the high road—again—but it’s impossible to ignore how clownish this move was for New York.
This is a team that once stood for professionalism. Think of Eli Manning walking off into the sunset or Michael Strahan hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Now, we’re left with Daniel Jones delivering a near-tear-streaked monologue while the organization crumbles around him like a gingerbread house.
Forcing a franchise quarterback into scout team safety duty and letting him take the fall for the organization's failures is a travesty.
Today’s media session was the latest chapter in a story that keeps getting darker. Daniel Jones may not be the long-term answer under center, but the way the Giants are treating him will resonate far beyond this season.
The Daniel Jones benching saga has been a horror show, and the Giants are the ones writing the script.