At this time Thursday, a divide was believed to have existed among Redskins brass as to whether Dwayne Haskins or Daniel Jones was the right quarterback in which to invest. This may have played into the Giants’ thinking.
The Giants chose Jones at No. 6, prompted plenty of scrutiny. New York took the Duke-developed passer earlier than most expected because of concerns Washington or another team would swoop in before the team’s No. 17 overall pick, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports.
While teams between Nos. 6 and 17 worried the Giants, they also feared the Redskins would trade in front of them — with either the Jets or the Raiders — at 6 to select Jones, per Vacchiano. Potential Bengals and Dolphins interest in Jones also influenced the Giants to act quicker than expected on a quarterback.
The Giants are still planning to start Eli Manning in 2019, and Dave Gettleman said the longtime starter may keep his job into next season. While Manning’s contract expires after 2019, he has said he plans to play in 2020. The Giants have also indicated they would not mind having him back next season. But Jones is now the heir apparent, and having chosen him at No. 6 overall, the Giants are still in need of an edge rusher entering Day 2 of the draft.
New York left Josh Allen on the board to take Jones and took defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence at No. 17. An outside linebacker likely resides as the Giants’ top need as of Friday afternoon.
he got worked over by Bruce Allen, I mean Bruce Allen
He sure did. Should have traded a mid round pick for Josh Rosen. Wouldn’t have cost anything but the rookie contract. And nothing to lose where they wouldn’t be married to him.
It’s either trade for Clowney or trade up tonight and grab whatever is left in terms of Edge.
Not much left in edge. They blew it big time. Could have had Allen, M.Sweat, and Josh Rosen.
Only the Giants can make the Redskins look like they know what they’re doing. Haskins at 15 > Jones at 6 all day
Would have taken an impact player, but Lawrence is top-10 talent it’s all good.
Or maybe they just really liked him more and didn’t want to risk missing out on him. And no one knows if he would have been there at 17 so please stop it.
No one knows but he’s not any good. He mediocre , Ryan Tannehill at best.
Daniel Jones = Christian Ponder/Blaine Gabbert 2.0
Cannot throw the deep ball well with accuracy.
Redskins 1 Giants 0. Giants got used.
How dare anyone question Gettleboy’s genius. He has a plan!