Daniel Jones of the New York Giants before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021. Credit: Getty Images/Elsa
The burden of expectation presented itself in two ways for Daniel Jones: The Super Bowls and the durability.
Eli Manning won two championship rings during his career with the Giants, something Jones has aspired to duplicate since becoming the sixth overall pick in 2019. But as much as bringing home another Vince Lombardi Trophy to 1925 Giants Drive was a motivating factor for Jones, Manning’s incredible ironman record was equally significant.
It’s already too late for Jones to replicate Manning on the latter achievement.