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Hustleplays's avatar

Thanks, Jim, for this article on DJ!

I have to admit that I am still stuck on the Patrick Mannelly stat of 2,282 errorless snaps. Dang, I haven't flipped that many pancakes without a mishap.

Back to the main story, I am thrilled by Daniel Jones' new life with the Colts. As a Giants [and Lions] fan, I found it brutal to watch. The OL didn't create enough of a run threat and didn't protect him against the rush. I'm glad that he's a strong and resilient athlete. In the Ill Wind category, his Giants experience did improve his running skills. I'm glad that he escaped major injury.

When Jones had time to pass, including running thru the checks, I've always been impressed by his Danny Dimes accuracy, timing, strength and ability to vary velocity. He is smart, he can run, as we all have seen, and he is a strong, quiet leader. These attributes should have resulted in greater results thus far. He now has the opportunity to show his HOF skills, IMNSHO. There, you heard it from me first. :-)

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Tommy Vaughn's avatar

Jim, thanks for the wonderful story on Daniel Jones, aka Danny Dimes, aka Indiana Jones. I'm rooting for Daniel to keep up his great play and I'm rooting for Indy to keep rolling. Not only is Daniel a good QB, he's a good young man.

GoDanny.

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JoeDelaney's avatar

Count me in. There is no better place for a Duke fan to pick up a second team than Lucas Oil Stadium.

I wonder how DJ's success sits with the QB recruit who flipped to USC, opening the field for DJ. There is no substitute for a mentor like Cutcliffe.

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Bob Green's avatar

I’m ecstatic Daniel Jones is getting a second chance as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Early indications are he is going to make the most of it. It’s going to be fun following the Colts this season.

Jaxson Dart is going to start for the Giants next game. What’s the over/under on how many times he is sacked?

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