Giants coach Brian Daboll says Daniel Jones will start when he returns despite Tyrod Taylor success

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Tyrod Taylor has performed well for the New York Giants since taking over for Daniel Jones, but head coach Brian Daboll nixed any rumor of a quarterback controversy in East Rutherford on Wednesday. 

Speaking to reporters, Daboll reiterated what he's been saying for quite some time: Jones is the starter. 

"I've said it, I don't know how many times I've been asked, but I've said it a bunch."

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Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants walks off the field during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on October 02, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Al Bello/Getty Images)

Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension this offseason after having a career year in 2022, has been sidelined with a neck injury since he sustained it against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. 

In his absence, the Giants have had to rely on his veteran backup in Taylor, who was one point away from defeating the Buffalo Bills on the road two weeks ago and helped get the Giants back to winning in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders with a 14-7 victory. 

Taylor is more likely than not to be starting for the third straight week against the New York Jets in the "Snoopy Bowl" at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, as Jones remains the same as he was last week, Daboll said. 

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Jones was listed as limited on the injury report Wednesday, but he didn’t take any team reps and has not yet been cleared for contact. He suffered a neck injury during the 2021 campaign, which forced him to miss six games. 

However, Jones