The development of highly touted young quarterbacks is always a fascinating study. Do they get on the field right away, or sit back and watch an established veteran for a few weeks or months, perhaps an entire season, before getting a shot?
It is not yet fully known which direction the Giants are headed with Daniel Jones, taken with the No. 6-overall pick in April’s draft. His role to start his rookie season is as the backup to Eli Manning, but that could change, depending on Manning’s performance and, more critically, the ability of the team to win games and exist on the fringe of playoff contention.