The Facts: GM Dave Gettleman targeted upgrades in weaponry this offseason, spending big to bring in free-agent receiver Kenny Golladay, then using his first-round pick on speedy wideout Kadarius Toney. The effort was apparent: Get quarterback Jones as much help as possible. "Obviously, this will be a big jump," Gettleman said Monday. "This is the year, Year 2 to Year 3, that Daniel should really make a major stride. We're looking forward to seeing him thrive."

Diehards Line: Jones certainly has the weapons to flourish. Saquon Barkley is, by all accounts, on pace to return from his ACL tear. Gettleman added Golladay, Toney, and speedster John Ross -- a former first-round pick -- to a receiver corps that already included Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton. At tight end, the GM signed steady Kyle Rudolph to bolster the talented but inconsistent Evan Engram. Gettleman didn't take another swing at extensive offensive line upgrades, hoping the unit gels with coaching and experience. Instead, he focused on giving Jones the weapons to thrive. Whatever the case, it's a pivotal season for Jones, who has shown flashes but isn't close to cementing his spot as a franchise signal-caller. For what it's worth, HC Joe Judge said on Monday that one reason for Jones' struggles in 2020 was the hamstring injury that caused the QB to miss two games and could have knocked him out much longer. "It was much more severe than maybe he allowed people to know or the information that was put out there, and we're going to protect our players by not disclosing everything about their injuries, to be honest with you," Judge said. " He fought through a lot of things. He earned a lot of people's respect. ..." Jones earned respect. Now he must earn wins.