There’s no other way to slice it. The New York Giants overpaid for Daniel Jones.
They might not have had a choice, and it does let New York keep Saquon Barkley for now, but giving a quarterback who has never thrown for more than 3,205 yards in a season will undoubtedly have a ripple effect on the league.
If Jones can get $82 million guaranteed at signing, a bunch of stars and difference-makers will soon be using his new deal as precedent. They’ll essentially say, “what has this guy done that’s so much better than me? Hmm???”
Let’s review upcoming top QB contract negotiations that will likely be impacted by Jones getting the bag from the Giants. (Note: This list is in no particular order.)