INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones looks like a different quarterback in Indianapolis.
He's been accurate, efficient and is unbeaten through three games. His teammates and coaches rave about his work ethic, and Jones seems unfazed by his seemingly sudden success.
Yes, Jones appears to be blossoming into the franchise player the New York Giants expected after drafting him No. 6 overall in 2019 and again when they signed him to a four-year, $160 million contract extension in 2023. But it took three NFL stops in less than 12 months for Jones to find the right fit.
“Every single time I call him I’m like ‘Hey bro’ — because we do dinner on Thursdays,” receiver Michael Pittman Jr. said. "And every single time, he’s like ‘Yeah, I’m on the way. I just had to break down these last couple looks.