Giants benched Daniel Jones [Update: Giants released Daniel Jones at his request] [Daniel Jones signs with Vikings]

los226 said

Interesting… I had no idea that the Mannings had an influence in that decision.

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I don’t remember who said it during the draft coverage that season, but i remember that Eli was close to retiring and it was brought up that he hand picked Jones due to the relationship with David Cutcliffe. Hand picked might be strong. Maybe endorsed is more accurate. Both the Mannings played for him and he was Jones’ coach as well.