New York Giants: 3 hot takes going into the 2020 season

New York Giants, Leonard Williams
Nov 4, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) warms up before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

2.) Daniel Jones will be a top-10 quarterback

When looking at Daniel Jones on paper, you see a quarterback who threw 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in his rookie season. Don’t forget about the 18 fumbles in which he lost 11. However, Jones was plagued by poor offensive line play, especially on his blindside, which resulted in several fumbles and consistent pressure. It’s also important to note that most of his playmakers were injured for the majority of the season or were dealing with lingering pains throughout the year.

Saquon Barkley‘s high ankle sprain, Golden Tate’s suspension, Sterling Shepard’s concussion, Evan Engram’s foot injury, the list goes on and on. If all of these players can remain healthy moving forward, Jones has the potential to be a top 10 quarterback.

An increase in his yardage, TD:INT ratio, QB rating, and a decrease in fumbles would be significant. The Giants drafted Andrew Thomas with the fourth overall pick, giving him a new tackle and hopefully building a more cohesive unit to support him in the future. There’s a lot to like about Jones, including his running ability and movement in the pocket. He also added 9 pounds of extra muscle mass this off-season to improve his ball security and throwing velocity. Overall, he has the potential to have a fantastic 2020 campaign.