When running back Devin Singletary arrived in East Rutherford after signing his free-agent deal, little about the athleticism of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones surprised him.
Singletary, a self-described “football head,” had watched Jones from afar and knew he possessed unique traits to match his size and strength. And even as DJ continued his recovery from a torn ACL, Singletary could see that in practice.
But there was one thing that took Singletary aback.
“Man, I’m a football head so I watch a lot of football,” Singletary said on the Giants Huddle podcast. “It had jumped (out) to me what he can do as far as him being athletic. What really, I would say — I was like ‘ahhh’ — when I got here was when I saw him throw the ball.
“Like, his touch and his accuracy. I’m like, ‘All right. This is why they call him Danny Dimes.’ That’s what really stood out to me.”
Jones has faced mounting criticism in recent years but those who see him daily continue to support the 27-year-old. He wins over his teammates, old and new, with his work ethic, leadership, and football skill.
Despite that support from inside the building, Jones must find a way to yield better results on the field. The Giants can move on from him after the upcoming season, which is essentially a make-or-break for “Danny Dimes.”
