In a season viewed by many as being make-or-break for Daniel Jones, the quarterback is hoping he can benefit from the influence of new Giants head coach Brian Daboll.
Brian Daboll, who was offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills before taking up the role as head coach with the Giants, worked closely with highly rated quarterback Josh Allen. Jones will be hoping Daboll can provide him with similar guidance. Jones will also benefit from the presence of offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, who worked with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Both coaches come equipped with a wealth of ideas, concepts, and plays from different winning systems. Jones will have the opportunity to learn from Daboll and Kafka, with the offensive philosophies of both men likely to leave a mark on the 25-year-old, who has shown that he is eager to learn.
Daboll has highlighted the importance of the relationship between the two coaches and their quarterback, emphasizing the collaborative nature of their work: “I think that’s important to get input from the quarterback in terms of what he feels comfortable with, while at the same time, showing him some new things that maybe can help him.”
Rank outsiders
The extent of the task facing Jones is also reflected in the odds, with some of the best NJ sports betting sites rating the Giants as rank outsiders to win the Super Bowl. BetMGM Sportsbook, for one, has priced the Big Blue at odds of +15000, while they are +6600 to emerge victorious in the NFC.
The change in head coach, with Daboll replacing Joe Judge, who was fired as head coach after two seasons in charge of the Giants, means the team is an unknown quantity next season. It remains to be seen how the alterations and the change in offensive tactics will affect performances. While the pundits agree that there will be some improvements, there is still skepticism about a team that has not been able to win more than six games in total in an entire season since 2017.
The Giants will be aiming to defy the odds as Daboll and Kafka have provided advice to Jones concerning his approach to the role of quarterback. Jones has been told to be more aggressive this season in terms of attacking the defense and taking more chances. This message will be welcome for Jones, who ended his 2019 rookie season with 24 touchdowns, but this dropped to 11 in 2020 and just 10 in 2021. With the Giants deciding against picking up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, Jones knows the new season will be crucial for him.
A potentially fruitful partnership
The Giants could also reap the rewards from the chemistry between Jones and wide receiver David Sills. The players have a close on-field relationship and this could provide a much-needed boost to the Giants’ offense. Both players have been working on the timing of offensive plays in the offseason and there is a chance the hard work could pay off. As both players try to put the offensive philosophies of Daboll, who was offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills before joining the Giants, into practice, the success or failure of the Giants’ season will hinge on Jones’ performance.
As the Giants revamp their offensive game under Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka, Daniel Jones could hold the key to success for the new season. In this regard, offensive tackles Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal will also play an important role in creating the opportunity for Jones to shine. Some improvement is expected in the Giants’ offensive game this season, but whether it will be enough remains to be seen.
