Daniel Jones touts Vikings' coaches for their prep work in worrying Giants admission

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones spent parts of six seasons with the New York Giants, yet six weeks with the Minnesota Vikings helped Jones understand some of the "next-level" stuff that quarterbacks need. 

Jones, 28, opened up about how his preparation changed from his time with the Giants and with the Vikings. 

"I always thought I worked really hard, I tried to work really hard and it was important for me to prepare, watch film, study. And I think I did that," Jones said during a recent appearance on "Fitz & Whit."

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Oct. 5, 2025. (AJ Mast/AP Photo)

"But then going to Minnesota, I saw how Sam (Darnold) prepared, how (head coach Kevin O’Connell) prepared those guys, (quarterbacks coach) Josh McCown, (then-assistant offensive coordinator) Grant Udinski, that crew and how detailed they were day in and day out on every little bit of the plan and how they’re gonna study it, what they’re looking for, walking through it, quizzing each other in the quarterback room. That made a big impression on me and I was like, OK, this is maybe the next-level of some of that stuff."

The Giants released Jones in Week 12 last season, and he signed with the Vikings in Week 13. 

After his short stint with the Vikings, Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback job. Jones won the job and has thrived. 

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