The Facts: Though the Giants declined to exercise Jones' fifth-year option, they’re still planning on him being the team’s starting quarterback entering 2022. If Jones performs well this season, New York could use the franchise tag to make sure Jones doesn’t hit the open market next spring. But if not, there won’t be any financial consequences and Jones can hit free agency. It’s only been a few weeks, but head coach Brian Daboll has gotten a positive impression of Jones from working with the young QB. “All I’d say right now is these first three weeks that I’ve been around him, I’ve been impressed with his work ethic, his leadership,” Daboll said in a Tuesday interview.

Diehards Line: Daboll continued: “Even when he’s with the guys -- we just had a little football school right now -- does a good job in the huddle. I want him to be himself as well, too. And I want him to not be afraid of consequences and pull the trigger and attack, have a positive mindset, and continue to grow and learn. And I want him to have some ownership as to what he feels comfortable with as well. ..." As PFT suggests, for a variety of reasons, Jones hasn’t been able to put together a truly successful season in his first three years as a pro. In 2021, he completed 64.3 percent of his passes for 2,428 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Time will tell if he’ll have some consistency in 2022.