When Daniel Jones is cleared for contact after the symptoms in his neck are gone, he should be returned to the Giants’ starting lineup.
There are no two words, when thrown together, that can inject a virus into the veins of a team with more lethal impact than “quarterback controversy.’’ The Giants are not there after Tyrod Taylor has gone 1-1 in his two starts subbing for Daniel Jones.This is not about the Giants turning their back on a meritocracy. This is not about the front office ignoring Jones’ struggles this season and making sure to justify thewhen they signed him last season to a two-year, $11 million deal.
It would be the best-case scenario for Jones to return, this week to face the Jets, having taken to heart Yogi Berra’s sage words: “You can observe a lot by just watching.’’ Perhaps a two-game hiatus — a— allowed Jones to see what Taylor did and, most importantly, what he did not do, which is turn the ball over. Taylor was sacked seven times in the two games and ran with the ball 13 times. No interceptions, no fumbles. Decisive comes to mind when Taylor is on the field.
Barkley describes Taylor as “smooth,’’ and that he is. Taylor moves around the locker room with an air of confidence and style. He can dress with the best of them. He is the oldest player on the roster, other than kicker Graham Gano, and offers a serenity that rubs off on his teammates. “Obviously, if DJ is healthy, he’s a captain on our team, captain of our team, a leader on the offense,’’ Taylor said, “and I am here to support in any way that I can.’’
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