Garrett’s admiration for Jones extends back to his evaluation prior to the 2019 NFL Draft.
“I have great respect for Daniel from my first interactions with him,” Garrett said. “That happened when we started evaluating in the draft process when he came out of Duke. We were not in the quarterback market if you will, so we did not do a deep double investigation into him. But of course, we judge all the players.There were so many great things said about him by the people at Duke.We admired his career and were not even surprised that he was taken in the first round and has had the success he has until this point.We got a chance to see him play against us last year and play on tapes. Playing like a rookie in the NFL is a challenge. Playing quarterback like a rookie in the NFL is a real challenge. Daniel treated himself really, really. well. Again, with reflection from the reports and everything we knew about him in the draft, it did not come as a surprise to us. “
Garrett’s pro career lasted from 1993 to 2004. His total included 165 completions, 2,042 yards and 11 touchdown passes. Garrett was 6-3 as an NFL starter.
In 13 games as a rookie, Jones completed 284 passes and threw for 3,027 yards and 24 touchdowns. His record was 3-9.
Garrett works every day to improve and grow Jones and he believes his background will bring him the best out of his new student.
“I’ve had the chance all my life to play quarterback,” Garrett said, “so there’s no question in my mind. I feel like there might be a connection and I can relate to these guys, hopefully on a “Very natural way that can help her get better. Again, I’m excited to do that with Daniel. He’s been really fun to work with so far.”
But many challenges await them.
“There are a ton of things that all of our players need to work on,” Garrett said. “It’s our job as coaches to identify these things and try to give them the tools to get better at it. There are definitely a ton of things that did our boys good that you want to build. That’s the process. that you continue. “
For Garrett and Jones, it’s just the beginning.
* Garrett also praised another vital player in his offense, Saquon Barkley, running back three years.
“He’s just one of those guys who’s such a good football player,” Garrett said. “We had to try to tackle him in Dallas, and all our energy was put into it because he’s such a different player. But I want to go back to his approach. Talk about a first class person. Talk about someone who’s. t loves football.Talk about someone who wants to work hard and do everything he can to be the best player he can be, the best teammate he can be.He is a real example of that. He has been a real pleasure to work with. ‘
* Garrett has been an NFL coach every year since 2005, when he began a two-year stint mentoring the Miami Dolphins’ quarterbacks under Nick Saban. He could have taken off this season to charge after being fired in Dallas, but chose to do so for the Giants.
“I had four years of great experience here with the Giants as a player from 2000 to 2003,” Garrett said. “I have had a great, long time great admiration for this organization. Sure, I have had great admiration for Coach Judge from afar.
“I love coaching football,” Garrett said. “I’m just so lucky to have been able to play football in the National Football League for 15 years, and now I’ve been coaching ever since. I love the game. I love every part of the game, as a player and as a coach. Then when I had the opportunity to work for Coach (Joe) Judge and the Giants organization, it was just what my wife and I felt was too good of an opportunity to go through. I’m really excited to be here. I learn, I try to grow as a coach, I try to help contribute to this football team in every way I can. “
