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The Daniel Jones era on the New York Giants is officially over. Leaving many to wonder what is next for the just recently signed quarterback? The Giants will more than likely look to trade him to acquire some value, and the team that will trade for him is the San Francisco 49ers.
The potential Jones showed in the 2022 season where he threw for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns and just five interceptions can still be tapped into. For Jones, it will take the ideal situation. Jones has clearly regressed since that season, and it’s led to him throwing seven touchdowns to just eight touchdowns this season with 2,070 yards over a 63.3% completion percentage.
Still, Jones has shown flashes of athleticism, with being able to rush for first downs when plays break down or extend plays outside the pocket. He also has shown decent accuracy, but that area is still sporadic as it all depends on his confidence. When Jones has time, and is confident in the throw he is making, he is able to make outstanding plays. It’s only when he isn’t confident that the issues for Jones start to show with inconsistency in his decision-making.
Kyle Shanahan’s offense emphasizes play-action, quick reads, and getting the ball out of the quarterback’s hands quickly. All elements that could play to Jones’ strengths. The 49ers current quarterback situation is questionable. Brock Purdy suffered a shoulder injury in practice ahead of Week 12, and is now questionable. With Purdy struggling this season, and showing massive inefficiency from game to game, plus the 49ers struggling, it’s causing Shanahan to be on the hot seat.
With that, a quarterback change could be on the horizon, and if there’s any coach that can get the most out of Jones’ potential still it will be Shanahan. Not to mention the situation with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle and Jauan Jennings would be the best for Jones.
