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New York Giants: Should Daniel Jones be in the Run for Starting QB Job?

The New York Giants have made it pretty clear they aren’t hosting a quarterback competition. Pat Shurmur has stated multiple times Eli Manning is the starting quarterback. He’s also shot down questions about a competition anytime he’s been asked. This would all be fine and dandy if Daniel Jones looked like your typical rookie quarterback, but he hasn’t.

Daniel Jones’ hot start to the preseason

Daniel Jones began his preseason with a stat line of 5/5 for 67 yards and a touchdown against the Jets. While some thought it was a rather fortunate start he looked just as good, if not better in the next game.