At this time last year, who thought the Giants would be working against the clock to hammer out a lucrative multi-year deal to retain quarterback Daniel Jones? Just about nobody, that’s who. Not the fans, and probably not general manager Joe Schoen or head coach Brian Daboll, either.
That’s why New York decided against exercising the fifth-year option on Jones’ rookie contract. Now, both sides have until 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday to agree on a multi-year deal. If that doesn’t happen, the Giants will use the franchise tag on Jones, which is worth $32.4 million for next year.