Daniel Jones had something to say after riding the bench, but New York Giants fans weren’t exactly buying it. Following his benching, Jones opened up with a heartfelt statement, hoping to strike a chord with the fanbase. The QB’s on-field struggles this season have left the Big Blue faithful frustrated, and his words couldn’t erase those missed plays or turnovers.
While Jones aimed for humility, the fans weren’t having it — they wanted wins, not words. In a city that thrives on results, Jones’ emotional appeal seemed more like a Hail Mary that fell way short of the end zone.
Daniel Jones’ Emotional Bench Divides Giants Nation
Jones’ benching by the Giants was tough, but his emotional response divided fans even more. Speaking for the first time since being replaced by Giants Jones delivered a heartfelt statement, taking full accountability for his struggles over six years as the Giants’ QB1.
“I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins,” Jones said. While thanking the team and acknowledging “great times,” he admitted the harsh truth: his performances weren’t enough.
“The reality of the NFL is it’s hard to win games. It requires consistent performance. … I didn’t play well enough consistently enough to help the team.”
Jones also looked ahead, expressing hope for “a lot of good football” in his future. But not all fans were buying it. One fan flatly declared, “Ruined 6 years of my life.”
The lack of playoff success during Jones’ tenure still stings for Big Blue loyalists. Some felt the statement lacked authenticity, with one posting, “He took public speaking on Zoom in college.”
He took public speaking on zoom in college
— Taylor Stutsman (@tmrook) November 21, 2024
Another quipped, “Never seen someone write a note after a benching.”
Never seen someone wrote a note after a benching
— Justin (@theesportsguy13) November 21, 2024
Yet, sympathy wasn’t entirely absent. Some blamed the Giants’ mismanagement for Jones’ struggles. “Daniel Jones is a great QB on a garbage organization that set him up to fail,” wrote a supporter. Another admitted, “Lowkey feel bad for da guy.”
In the end, the “Love you brother” might have been the sentiment Jones was essentially hoping for.
Jones’ 24-44-1 record as a starter, despite flashes of brilliance, epitomizes the frustration of Giants fans craving consistency. Whether Jones will find redemption elsewhere or fade into the NFL’s revolving QB door remains uncertain. But one thing’s clear: Giants Nation remains split, caught between disappointment and what-ifs.
Giants Bet on DeVito’s Future Over Drew Lock’s Short-Term Fix
The Giants are rolling with Tommy DeVito over Lock as Jones’ time in New York appears to be winding down. Coming out of the Week 11 bye, the team named DeVito the starter, with Lock backing him up and Jones sliding to third-string status.
Why the switch? It’s all about long-term value. DeVito, an exclusive rights free agent in 2025, could become a cost-effective backup or even a bridge starter. Drew Lock, meanwhile, is on a one-year, $5 million deal, making him a short-term fix at best.
But why did the Giants bench Jones in the first place? A look at Pro Football Network’s proprietary QB+ metric might help explain. This past week, Jones finished with a D grade, one of the worst scores for any quarterbacks.
“Jones has been pretty much bad at everything, and at this stage in his career, there is not much positive that we can seek. His time as an NFL starter will likely be done after this season, and the numbers throughout his career make it hard to argue anything else.”
But it wasn’t just Week 11 that was the problem. When he was benched, he was the 31st-ranked QB out of 39, behind names like Andy Dalton and Mason Rudolph.
Ultimately, this move signals the Giants’ shift toward future planning, banking on DeVito’s potential to stabilize their QB room beyond this season.