Ever since the New York Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones sixth overall in 2019, he has been almost robotic in keeping his emotions to himself, no matter how extreme the circumstances.
That is until Thursday, when Jones, holding what was likely his final press conference as a member of the team, delivered a heartfelt statement expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to wear a Giants uniform and acknowledging that he hadn’t done enough to deliver the wins that the Giants fans so richly deserved.
Daniel Jones issues an opening statement after his benching:
“The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true” pic.twitter.com/CHDW0NsHZ7
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“The opportunity to play for the New York Giants was truly a dream come true, and I’m extremely grateful to the mayor and Tisch families for the chance to play here,” Jones said, reading from a prepared statement.
“The Giants are truly a first-class organization and have nothing …