Daniel Jones might be in line for a massive deal.
The New York Giants declined the fifth-year option for quarterback Daniel Jones because they wanted to see what he’d do in a new system. At the time, that was the correct decision based on what he had shown on the field.
This past season, Jones completely turned things around under first-year head coach Brian Daboll and had a breakout season. He gained nearly 4,000 total yards and helped carry the Giants to their first playoff victory since Super Bowl XLVI. It was enough to show that he just mmay be the guy going forward.
In doing so, Jones may have earned a huge contract. How big?
NFL reporter Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports said it’s not crazy to think Jones will receive an average salary of $40 million.
“Their “business” issue is that quarterbacks are expensive. Considering the contract Ryan Tannehill signed in 2020 pays him an average of $29.5 million, and Derek Carr makes an average of $40.5 million on the deal he signed in April, the idea of Jones getting $40 million per season isn’t crazy. It might even be likely, considering there are multiple teams hoping a quarterback like him hits free agency and that the franchise tag is expected to be $32.5 million.”
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According to Vacchiano, the Giants would rather sign Jones to a new deal rather than use the franchise tag on him.
After the season was over, Jones made it clear he wants to stay with the team.
“I love this place,” Jones said on Monday. “I want to be here.”
Jones finished this season with 3,205 passing yards, 708 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns.
