In a tumultuous start to the season for the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen decided to stick with quarterback Daniel Jones as their starter. However, this decision was met with a chorus of boos from disgruntled fans during a disappointing 28-6 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Jones struggled in the game, completing just 22 of 42 passes for 186 yards and throwing two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. This poor performance only added to the scrutiny Jones has faced since signing his new contract before the 2023 season, with three pick-sixes against just two touchdown passes.
Despite the backlash from fans, Jones remains focused on his relationship with the organization. He acknowledged the frustration of the fans but emphasized that his priority is the support he receives internally. “I’ve got people I trust, who I have relationships with, who can help me out. But in terms of other people and what they have to say or what they think from their perspective and what their observations are, it’s really not very important to me,” Jones said.
The disconnect between Jones and the fans is a significant issue, as the emptying seats at MetLife Stadium in the third quarter of the game indicated. The dissatisfaction among fans has been a driving force behind the frequent changes in leadership within the Giants organization in recent years.
The optimism that surrounded Daboll, Schoen, and Jones after their playoff win in the 2022 season has faded quickly. What seemed like the dawn of a new era for the Giants now feels like a distant memory as they struggle to find success on the field.
