### Giants Bench Daniel Jones: Indictment of Coaching and Management Amid Struggles

In East Rutherford, New Jersey, the spotlight has shifted from the Jets' quarterback drama to the Giants' decision to bench Daniel Jones after a disappointing 2-8 start to the season. This decision, though not shocking, reveals deeper issues within the team's management and coaching staff.

Daniel Jones has had six years to prove himself as the Giants' quarterback. Despite his limited success, the team often performed better when he played a minimal role in passing. Since entering the NFL in 2019, Jones has amassed the fifth-most turnovers (73), while injuries have frequently kept him off the field. While the timing for his benching makes sense, it raises questions about the decisions leading up to this point.

Tommy DeVito, a rookie known for his local ties and athleticism, is set to replace Jones. DeVito, along with backup Drew Lock, might offer the Giants more potential upside. However, this situation begs certain questions: Why did it take the Giants over five years to conclude Jones wasn't the answer? Why did the current regime, led by head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, need nearly three years to come to this realization? Even more critically, why has the offensive infrastructure not improved since Jones' arrival?

The Giants saw some success in 2022 under Brian Daboll, with Jones guiding the team to a 9-6-1 record and a playoff victory against the Minnesota Vikings. This performance led the Giants to reward Jones with a $160 million contract, hoping that his cautious, run-first play style would develop into something more. However, it has become clear that this investment was misguided, leaving the Giants locked into a costly contract.

General Manager Joe Schoen has faced criticism for this miscalculation. Rewarding Jones for a single promising season, despite three years of lackluster performance, reflects poorly on the administration's decision-making. Schoen also failed to significantly strengthen the offensive line or receiving corps to support Jones, contributing to his struggles in the 2023 season.

Brian Daboll, while somewhat excused for designing an offense tailored to Jones' limited skill set, is not without fault. The Giants' 17-26-1 record under his leadership suggests broader strategic issues. Situational play-calling and overall offensive strategy remain points of concern. Despite advocating for Jones replacements ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, Daboll and Schoen had earlier affirmed their commitment to Jones, indicating a lack of cohesive strategy.

This season's switch to Tommy DeVito, while necessary, signals a broader failure by the Giants' leadership. The early struggles of the season made Jones' demotion highly predictable. Schoen's expressed interest in top quarterback prospects during the offseason only added to the speculation.

Ironically, despite investing $5 million in Drew Lock as Jones' primary backup, Russell Wilson, now leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, was reportedly considered for the Giants' job but ultimately passed due to the lack of a guaranteed starting role. Wilson has since thrived, pushing the Steelers towards an AFC North title—a stability and confidence the Giants currently lack.

In conclusion, the Giants' move to a post-Jones era might offer some hope, yet it reflects a systemic failure by the very individuals responsible for the mess. With Tommy DeVito stepping in as quarterback, the coming phases for the Giants' offense are crucial. Yet, the fingerprints of Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen will remain evident in every aspect of the team's unfolding future.