After making the playoffs and upsetting the 13-4 Minnesota Vikings during the 2022 season, the New York Giants came back to earth this season and finished just 6-11.
Their offense, which was 30th in points scored and 31st in passing yards, was a sore spot, and those problems were compounded when quarterback Daniel Jones tore his ACL in Week 8.
Conventional wisdom seems to say that Jones may not be ready for OTAs in a few months, but Giants insider Jordan Raanan tweeted that other QBs have returned relatively quickly from the same type of injury.
Other than a severe concussion, a torn ACL is probably the worst injury an athlete can suffer, especially when one is a quarterback, a position that requires at least some mobility and agility.
Despite receiving a lucrative $160 million extension last offseason, Jones had his worst NFL season so far, throwing for 909 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Some feel that type of contract should’ve instead gone to star running back Saquon Barkley, who got a one-year contract last offseason and is about to become a free agent.
History says Daniel Jones should be back to practice sooner than most think. Look at when other QBs have been cleared to practice in recent years after ACL surgery.
Kyler Murray: 9+
Joe Burrow: 7 mo.
Deshaun Watson: 6 mo.
Ryan Tannehill: 9 mo.
Jimmy Garoppolo: 7 mo.
Joe…— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) February 15, 2024
After Jones suffered his injury, Tommy DeVito, a rookie who grew up in New Jersey, started six games under center and did rather well for a few games, leading New York to a surprising three-game winning streak.
An upgrade at wide receiver, not to mention a re-signed Barkley, would greatly help Jones, or DeVito, or whoever will be starting at quarterback for the team this September when next season starts.
