Giants co-owner has no regrets about Daniel Jones' contract - ESPN

HACKENSACK, N.J. — New York Giants co-owner John Mara said he doesn't have any regrets about signing quarterback Daniel Jones last year, even if the team flirted with finding his potential replacement this offseason.

Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract last year, had two touchdown passes and six interceptions while playing in just six games because of neck and knee injuries, including a torn ACL in his right knee.

«Listen, I'm still happy we gave him that contract because I felt he played really well for us in '22,» Mara said during an event to unveil a mural at the Hackensack Medical Center to celebrate the team's 100th season. «Last year he got hurt and, let's be honest, when he was playing, we weren't blocking anybody. So let's give him a chance with a better offensive line and some weapons around him and see what he can do.»

The Giants seriously inquired about moving into the top three of the draft with their eye on a quarterback, particularly Drake Maye if the New England Patriots were willing to make a trade. But the price proved too steep.

Instead, the Giants stuck with Jones and drafted LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick to give him a weapon on offense.

«I was nervous about giving up too much to go get a quarterback,» Mara said. «I was prepared to let [general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll] do that if that is what they wanted to do. We made a decision to stay with Daniel and add a weapon for him, and I think that is going to work out for us.»

Jones may have stayed, but it was an offseason of change for the Giants. They allowed running back Saquon Barkley and safety Xavier McKinney to walk via free agency. Barkley latched on with the rival Philadelphia Eagles;