Giants head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged that quarterback Daniel Jones struggled during Saturday’s preseason game, where the team committed multiple turnovers. Jones threw two interceptions, and the Giants lost three fumbles, leading to frustration from Daboll, who stressed that such mistakes need to be addressed.
Despite the turnovers, Daboll emphasized that it’s important to keep perspective as it’s just the preseason.
Daboll expressed his concern about the five total turnovers, particularly Jones’ poor decision-making in critical situations. He highlighted a specific instance where Jones made a bad throw while under pressure, leading to a score for the Texans. Daboll noted that such errors greatly reduce a team’s chances of winning, reinforcing that improvement is necessary for future success.
However, Daboll made it clear that the purpose of the preseason is to work out such issues. He emphasized that the preseason provides opportunities for evaluation and experimentation, allowing players like Jones to test things on the field without the high stakes of a regular season game.
While the game plans differ from what they would typically use during the regular season, Daboll views these games as a valuable learning experience.
Daboll reiterated that he wanted to see Jones take more risks by throwing downfield, even if that led to mistakes. The goal was to give Jones opportunities to improve and identify areas of concern before the regular season begins. Daboll remains optimistic that Jones and the team can learn from these mistakes and grow as the preseason continues.
Ultimately, the Giants cannot afford to continue making such poor decisions when the regular season starts. If Jones continues to struggle with turnovers and decision-making, the team may face criticism for their decision to guarantee him $36 million this season. Daboll and the Giants must quickly address these issues if they hope to succeed in the upcoming season.
