Originally Posted by
Avvocato
As someone living in New York, good for DJ after all of the craziness with being drafted #6. He has been winning over supporters in training camp, but there's nothing like live game action on TV to show people.
Naturally, it was one preseason series in a preseason opener and you can't make too much out of it. He could look like a mess the next game out. However, with that said, he played well and everyone is now wondering when he will be taking over. Typical fan reaction, or overreaction (not just NY fan reaction). However, my main point is that can you imagine if the opposite happened? If DJ went out there and went 0-5, or 2-5 with 7 yards? He (and the GM) may not have made it out of the stadium alive. Regardless of what it means long term, he made a statement that has garnered support, given him confidence, and bought him (and the organization) a lot of breathing room to continue to develop and learn. And that is how you shut up doubters. Just play well. Now, again, that was one series. He'll have to do it over the long term. But good for him last night. Great night for him.