There was no need for Daniel Jones to be anything more than what he is, a rookie quarterback learning the ropes in his first handful of starts. No need for exploits and huge comebacks. This is progress for the Giants.
Never has .500 looked so good for a franchise that too often for too long exited September with few wins and even less hope.
“It’s been tough the past two years,’’ tight end Evan Engram said. “Cannot get complacent, can’t be satisfied.’’
Imagine that. The Giants worried about getting complacent and satisfied. Another sign of progress.