New York Giants: Ranking Daniel Jones’ top 3 throws from 2019

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Nov 10, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

After one season, the New York Giants can feel confident they have their next franchise passer in Daniel Jones. The Duke product managed to post successful statistics despite having a lackluster offensive line and dealing with a bevy of injuries with his playmakers.

Jones finished his rookie campaign with 24 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a 61.9 completion percentage. However, he was sacked 38 times in 13 games and fumbled 18 times, losing 11 of them. There is plenty for Jones to refine and improve upon, which is a massive positive, considering the positive traits he displayed in 2019.

Some of the things we should expect improvement in are — footwork, awareness, ball security, and anticipation. Adding nine extra pounds of muscle should also help his arm strength on the passes.

Despite the lack of efficiency around him, Jones managed to complete impressive players throughout the course of the season.

Let’s take a look at three of his top throws from 2019:

3.) Jones hits Slayton across the middle rolling to his left

This was the first of many Jones’ highlights. From the play-action, Jones immediately feels the pressure coming from his right side, which forces him to roll back to his left and throw across his body toward the middle of the field with poor momentum and stability in the pocket. Luckily, his throw is right on the money and hits Slayton in stride, bringing him down to about the 3-yard line.

This toss gave us a small glimpse into what he’s capable of and the mobility he has within the pocket.