New York Giants head coach talks about potentially benching Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants’ offense was a complete disaster in a season-opening 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings .

Making his return from a torn ACL, Jones completed 22-of-42 passes for 186 yards with zero touchdowns and two interceptions. Both interceptions came in the second half as New York attempted to come back from a 28-3 deficit.

It certainly is not the way Jones wanted to start what is a make-or-break season in New Jersey for the high-priced quarterback.

After the game, Giants head coach Brian Daboll was asked whether he’s considering a quarterback change. His response was rather interesting.

“We’re gonna watch everything. That’s not in my mind,” Daboll said at his press conference .

Daboll didn’t necessarily clear things up heading into Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. But it doesn’t seem like he’s planning on benching Jones in favor of veteran Drew Lock. At the very least, not yet.

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Jones, 27, entered Week 1 having thrown 62 career touchdowns compared to 40 interceptions in 59 career starts. Last season saw him tally a mere two touchdowns against six interceptions in six starts before going down with the aforementioned ACL injury.

The former Duke standout could very well be out of a job should these struggles continue. He’s playing under a four-year, $160 million contract. Though, the Giants can get out of said deal with a mere $22.2 million dead cap hit next March.

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