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Jones is seeking a long-term contract from the Giants, and after switching agents, a report came out that Jones was seeking a $45 million per year contract. To put that into perspective, that is the same amount of money per year that Patrick Mahomes is making and two million more than Josh Allen.
That amount of money is just absurd considering Jones has only had one good year. If Jones is just starting at that number, it’s still pretty high. At most, he should land a $30 million dollar contract, but that realistically shouldn’t happen until next year.
The question is if the Giants’ offense could play the same or better with someone else. In my opinion, the answer is yes, but it would likely cost them more in the long run.
The best approach the Giants should take is securing Saquon Barkley, who also took a big step forward this year, but we already were aware of his capabilities. Barkley just reaffirmed his dominance. Jones, for the first time, met expectations.
This is all because Daboll was able to get the best out of him, just like how Daboll also got the best out of Josh Allen when he was with the Buffalo Bills.
While Jones is likely to improve next season, especially with better weapons, it would be economical if the Giants locked in Jones with a lower price, but with him acquiring a new representative and expecting an unrealistic number.. he may not accept.
The club is better off making him prove his worth next season and putting a franchise tag on him.
