Heard Phil Simms say that there is a lot more explosive talent on the offense this year, and that explosive talent gets open quicker so that should help the line and DJ. So can he thrive in this years' version of the Giants offense? IDK....he's gonna have to learn to step UP into the pocket and not just back out all the time...and hopefully there really is upgraded talent at WR. Like to see him rip off another long run or two also.
Dang...is it just me, or does this put Jones and the Giants in the potential position of being absolute adversaries? What an absurd contract provision. This is a poison pill that may doom Jones' career. Among the obvious pitfalls, one less obvious one may be that the Giants won't let him run with this hanging over their heads, and taking that weapon away further reduces the chance DJ will be successful.
I mean, a contract is a conventual agreement between two parties. I guarantee you more lawyers have looked at that document than I've met in my lifetime. The Giants chose to pay DJ's contract. He chose to accept the terms.
All of that is true. None of that changes the potential that it will lead to some negative unintended consequences for one or both parties. Keep in mind, I assume the person writing that story is somewhat of an expert on NFL contracts, and they called it bizarre and very unusual - and "sneaky" was their term. That a bunch of lawyers looked at it is of no comfort. It was the awkward game of "gotcha" between parties that ultimately have their interests aligned in real life. Those attorneys are already well paid for their efforts. If it bombs on DJ and or the Giants, they will not have to return their fees.
Yeah, that's the opposite of what the typical "stay in good health" bonus language says. But I think it's smart his agent inserted the provision. Either protect Daniel / get him weapons so that he can (hopefully) stay healthy, or just bench him which protects his health and he tries to get a fresh start someplace else. My guess is that it will be the latter situation and the Giants will look to bench him ASAP this coming season. Which unfortunately will endear him even less to the fans.
yeah who cares about fans. All they do is pay all the bills...
If that were literally true the Charlotte Hornets would not exist.
Wrong conclusion. The Hornets exist because they are in a league with a LOT of fans. So yes, it is literally true, the way its true for Duke football or Cincinnati Reds baseball and many other teams in many leagues. The only reason the entire operation exists is for the fans - even if some "branch offices" of that operation do not have many fans.
Then why is it different for the NYG? Surely football is even more popular than basketball. New York is a big branch office. So why do Giants fans pay the bills and Hornets fans not? Please educate me, since it seems so very clear to you.
Uh, maybe because it's easier to sell out in a city of 15 million than it is in a city of one million? Maybe it's easier to sell out when you have a storied franchise in the nation's top media market than it is when you have a franchise who's history is largely filled with failure? Not sure where you're going with this. A league must have more than one team.
I don't think I'm quite as stupid as you seem to be assuming.
Now it all comes together for me. You're a Giants exec, right? That checks all the boxes...
I'm more shocked that Michael Jordan allowed the Hornets to draft a Duke player.
Setting aside the Giants per se - are you really arguing that the fans (ie, CUSTOMERS) are not important? I would venture a guess that in the Fuqua School of bidness.......customers are considered integral to any and all business pursuits. As in, without customers (in this case fans), the pursuit would not even exist.
Do you think Daniel Jones' contract will mean a significant number of Giants fans will walk away from the sport? If so, your argument holds some water.
No, not arguing that per se.....but his contract has made a lot of fans walk away from liking Daniel Jones.........so read into that implications on his future earnings......from endorsements......read into that how much leeway he'll get from coaches.........read into that what you will on whether other GMs and owners will take a chance on him if the Giants thing blows up.
