Can Daniel Jones Right the Ship? | NFL Week 2 Review | Kurt Warner Game Tape Study

This week on my second Study Ball, I'm going to take a look at Daniel Jones. The reason for this is that he has been highly scrutinized and criticized after signing his big deal - and, in many ways, rightfully so. He hasn't necessarily played his best football. Just a week ago, in Week 1, he really struggled - possibly more than anyone else in the NFL. However, I thought he came back and played extremely well this past week.
Now, I know they didn’t win the game, and without a kicker, that was the difference to me, but it wasn’t on Daniel Jones. He played some really, really good football. On Study Ball, I like to highlight different things - pointing out both sides of what people are saying. A lot of people are harshly criticizing Daniel Jones right now, and as the Giants sit at 0-2, there’s been a lot of talk.
At the end of the day, though, this young man is playing football for the New York Giants, and my goal is to evaluate him in whatever way I can and see where he stands as a quarterback. Last week was rough, but this week, I thought he played really well. There are some things we can learn from this - about the game itself and about quarterback play, which is always a key part of Study Ball. It's not just about criticizing or praising someone, but also about teaching the game and shedding light on who these players are on any given Sunday. So, let's dive into the tape. #danieljones #nfl #newyorkgiants

[@hassanthejawn6661]

Finally. A real and unbiased take on Daniel Jones where someone sees the game for what it is and isn’t just following the hate train that is stirred up by the media and fickle Giants fans. This why you top 5 Kurt

[@flyingtoaster1427]

"fickle" ... you are too kind.

[@hassanthejawn6661]

@@flyingtoaster1427 you spelled real wrong

[@flyingtoaster1427]

@@hassanthejawn6661 oh you caught that!

[@clifffside]

Thank you. Someone who actually knows what he’s talking about breaking down Daniel Jones performance vs Washington.

[@Jbird-sx4zk]

I'm rooting for him to show all the haters wrong. Guy took his team to the playoffs, had serious injury, got to give him a few more weeks to see if he can be good or not.

[@unnanointedonesufi]

I like that you go over many plays, I find it boring when somebody makes 40 minutes of just over analyzing 4 plays.

[@GlendaleIcky]

Facts!!

[@RekemIsrael-vx4pw]

Or showing only the bad plays which gets done a lot with Daniel jones

[@jarvaewray453]

Id just like to see more anticipation I think he’s so scared of throwing picks he has to see the man get open in order to throw it hopefully he gets his confidence back to the point where he can trust the throws

[@karma99]

I think we've seen a big jump in his confidence from wk1 to wk 2. If that continues, and his chemistry with Nabers continues to grow, he could end up have a pretty good season.

[@4theloveOfGames93]

Thats the 2 years under judge that made him go into a shell. They said he was a turnover machine when really in his rookie year with 13 games played he threw 12 picks but 23 tds. He was a fumble machine he fumbled like 18 times with like 16 lost. They needed to work on his pocket presence and holding on to thw ball but they over corrected so much that his deep ball is basically non existing

[@BullittMustang3121]

I'm not gonna lie, those retro Giants threads are badass. Great to see your channel growing.

[@DuragDaboll]

man the helmets are fire but the pants are terrible

[@jospehbloseph7172]

I am going to post the link to this in all the DJ hater comments. For Giants fans you showing him throw the ball away is refreshing, any good decision is worth showing, this guy is so maligned and he just keep stoic, keeps smiling, keeps working. I want him to be successful so much. He showed in 22 that he can. He has 3 times the skill around him now, This video gives me hope…

[@VinceVeeMan]

Your analysis opens up a greater understanding of QB play. I would have love to have seen you break down DJs game against the Vikings. Just so we as a fan can understand why.

[@johnmcallister9094]

Thank you Kurt. You could be like Fitzpatrick and many others just spouting off at the mouth for a paycheck. But you sir, have integrity.

[@MidtownMeezus]

Ryan Fitz shade ?

[@josephkelley8641]

so true john so classy of you to point it out.

[@karma99]

HI Kurt, don't know if you saw the game last night but you absolutely nailed your prediction about DJ playing well and improving. I know it's pushing our luck a bit, but could you discuss what you think about his deep ball game, and whether it will improve as well? He used to do especially well with this when he was a rookie, but it's been off while the OL hasn't been able to protect him. Cheers for everything you've done, it's a great site and resource.

[@davidartis6948]

These are so well done! I would've loved to have had free knowledge like this when I was young rather than checking books out of the library ;) DJ had a good week. Nice to see the Oline give him some protection. Hope they build off it...

[@flyingtoaster1427]

i gave you a like, except for "rather than checking books out of the library ;)" That can incur a dope slap!

[@larryfoot3894]

Big Blue Banter says “Jones played fine” only for Kurt Warner himself to describe jones as having played “extremely well” lol

[@johnmay4423]

BBB does fantastic work but every Giants and even football content creator is entrenched in Jones being ass. Nobody doing offensive breakdowns on this game because goes against the narrative.

[@TheSteveKinney]

Well. You know. Random fans who’ve never stepped foot on a professional field vs super champion Kurt Warner …. Why is it that the regular joes always seem to say jones is bad but pro players see it differently?

[@ericstein710]

​@johnmay4423 he played "well" because the commanders have worst d in nfl. Be prepared for week 1 jones vs Cleveland d. So if u are a truther, get your excuses in order

[@larryfoot3894]

@@johnmay4423 absolutely. It’s a bit tiring watching any of the NYG KZbinrs. They all say the same things and somehow Warner comes in to say something different.

[@larryfoot3894]

@@TheSteveKinney exactly lol

[@LavoneRamos]

Thank you Kurt, awesome video. Getting pressured with 8 man protection is crazy in my opinion.

[@SiggyThaThoid]

Nice job Kurt. I was a DE and DT for Fordham Prep. I was built like a CB but we didn't have much choice. After highschool I volunteered for marine aircrew. Go Rams! God bless our Corps.

[@emmanuelogunyemi7698]

Love this! Very refreshing content and the love of football ❤

[@frankie21963]

Thanks Kurt, I'm pulling for DJ, as much as I like to win as a lifelong Giants fan, as I get older, the human aspect of the players interests me more.

[@agent_choocho5067]

Good stuff man, never knew you had a channel but im here for it

[@JeffLongo-x7f]

Thank you for this, it’s great and I learned a lot

[@CoriumBytes]

Great content! Schools in session. I learned a lot here.

[@treywest16]

Offense Line holding it down too🧐

[@roses2155]

Interesting to see how the defense's errors contributed to DJ's successes in this game. It gets easier to complete a pass when the secondary run into each other or fail to even be on the correct side of the field.

[@juanharris3171]

That happened every play? Wow

[@roses2155]

@@juanharris3171 Obviously not.... "contributes" is not the same as "responsible for..." Reading is fundamental...

[@juanharris3171]

@@roses2155 I saw what that dumb ssa ish said

[@TheRealPrinceCastro]

1st "Let's Tank for Chase Young" Giants fans Always wanna tank for somebody... (2021) " *Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones*, are so much better than Daniel Jones" , & Jones beat all of them. Except Mac because DJ was hurt & Devito beat him. So let's be real. DJ woulda wiped his ass with him. -Next- 2022 QB Draft Class "DJ must go, DJ must go" Who comes outta the draft? *Pickett, Ridder, Willis, Corral, Zappe, Howell, Chris Oladokun (No. 241), Skylar Thompson (No. 247), and of course, Purdy (No. 262)* A bunch of garbage cans & DJ takes us to the playoffs for the 1st time in 9 years. -Next- 2023 Draft Class *Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Will Levis* DJ beat Bryce Young's ass! & the other 2 WOULD NOT have saved the team, or stopped NYG fans from being miserable. Since then, these "Smooth brain" fans have asked to sign Mitch Trubisky, Russell Wilson, & wanted to Start Drew Locke!!!! Get a clue!! & lastly, Draft Class 2024 NONE of the QB's they wanted so badly to tank for, ARE EVEN GOOD!!!!! Caleb- trash Jayden Daniels- trash JJ McCarthy, OUT FOR THE SEASON!! Drake Maye- MISSING IN ACTION Behind J. Fkn Brissette... & not to mention if we woulda got one of them, we wouldn't have a WR... STILLL!!!! Keep building the team!! Draft a solid solid real deal RUNNING BACK, on the cheap, & keep building the defense.. -Work J. Hyatt into the offense, keep the O-Line Stout!!! & keep building around DJ... he's already showed us he's better than every other QB yall been begging for..

[@paulclancy789]

Excellent breakdown by a pro who's been there

[@brooklynrentals2784]

Great job Kurt. You’re better than Brady on Fox

[@ChuckNorris11741]

Daniel Jones is a goldfish. Love to root for a guy like that.

[@jasoncampbell5518]

Do a week 2 on Watson !!

[@DjO559]

Like this video kurt. Think you can do one on Trevor Lawrence? 😅😂😂

[@Matt90541]

That's my Franchise Quarterback - Daniel Jones. And Kurt Warner - the best NYG QB of all-time.

[@TheRealPrinceCastro]

Talk about it brother!!!!! Go Giants #FEFIFOFUM

[@josephkelley8641]

Not just that but important mentor to Eli. Saw Eli through the initial rough stretch. Super crucial in Eli's own rapid development.

[@avl121477]

Nabers is a monster! Daniel jones is an average QB at best. Average QB's have 3 or 4 good games per year, 7 or 8 bad games and 4 or 5 ehh games. We know what he is already!

[@Jtevkicksandcards]

I like this i subscribed quick

[@edwardcanavan]

DJ did look good against Wash but that is the Wash secondary which is not good, that said DJ did what needed to be done for a W except for a kicker. Kicker is a more important position than NY stressed. Wash learned that lesson in week 1 against TB.

[@nickbacherbaronsoc7193]

everyone likes to act like Daniel Jones is a terrible QB when he is probably more of a solid low end starter

[@ericstein710]

No... he's terrible. See week 1, and watch the upcoming brown game, not his Washington games which has the worst d in the nfl

[@yedi015]

@@ericstein710 so basically you’re saying go watch his bad game. Don’t look at his good game. Are you serious?

[@PDJ31]

@@ericstein710 wk 1 the whole team was bad as an whole not just dj

[@JDothan]

@@ericstein710come again?😊

[@ericstein710]

​@JDothan good call

[@BobsledTime]

DJ always plays at his peak against Washington. I wish he could play them every week...Watch how he does against the Browns - he will revert to awful play!

[@BigV24]

Like clockwork. 6th year QB and can’t react when coordinators scheme up something that’s not conventional

[@moshesimpson1652]

The breakdown of the play at 5:40 is awesome, and actually demonstrates some of the deficiencies in the offense. A great example of thinking about what you want to accomplish and, if everyone understands the goal on a given play (QBs, WRs, etc.), then the execution will be much better and you are developing smarter players.

[@jaylegend4959]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯‼️

[@Tyrant5RDFL]

D. Jones played very well, and the defense played below average. That cost us the game, more than us missing our Kicker.

[@steventhompson4220]

its so funny to listen to our so called experts making excuses for Rodgers first week debacle being the result of coming off an injury but Dj gets slammed for the same thing

[@jackcurvin9769]

The giants should hire kurt as quarterbacks coach.also, notice offensive line played well

[@ScottEsser]

Daniel Jones has built up a ton of confidence when playing Washington and plays his absolute best. He doesn't have that confidence against any other team and plays a lot sloppier, generally speaking. We saw that in week 1 and there's a good chance we'll see it every other week this season, other than week 9, when he plays Washington again.

[@duanebailey6253]

He threw the curl route all game. He did this vs the Vikings as well. It took Wash till the 4th qtr to start jumping the route.

[@ScottEsser]

@@duanebailey6253 that's a sensible way to go when the defense isn't adequately defending it. As a WAS fan, I was extremely annoyed by the super-slow reaction by the coaches in making those go-to routes harder to complete!

[@MidtownMeezus]

Worry about your own QB we’re good on the side. WAS was trampoline for the rest of the season

[@ScottEsser]

Bruh, it's a video about Daniel Jones, so I made a comment about Daniel Jones. Relax a little, it's just a game that none of us are even playing.

[@TheSteveKinney]

Kurt, something I always wonder, how come DJ or other quarterbacks aren’t audibling out of the plays if they see they are up against a bad look?

[@kurtwarnerqbc]

U just can’t solve every problem or see everything - defenses disguise so unless you are sure what they are going to do it becomes tricky!

[@Talesofaweedsmoker]

@@kurtwarnerqbcKurt do you think Hot reads will become a more prevalent thing in the NFL again i miss watching you play man you had great post snap recognition you always knew where your hot receiver is or check to a hot route in times when your gonna have pressure having a check down or a hot is so crucial in today's nfl to have answers instead of relying on the QB to make magic make it easier for them have a outlet underneath if the deeper routes are covered. i don't like seeing QBs have all routes deep and nothing to check it down to forcing them to throw the ball away or take a sack or run for a 1st

[@RickTarantino]

Most plays already have a check/ audible attached to it

[@abysanty8246]

Nah Kurt, It was expected for Jones who was coming in 5-1 vs Washington to play well this past Sunday.

[@BrettM765]

Comeback player of the decade. My QB.

[@josephkelley8641]

It's hard for Greatness to Emerge out of Mediocrity, Kurt. You know this from your own inspiring career/path. I've always felt DJ is the new Joe Montana, i.e. the 2024 edition. Can do anything/everything. Is great team person re: culture. Gets into fights for his LINEMAN if DJ feels they've been disrespected. Goes FACE FIRST into linebackers/safety's at the goal line (first concussion). The Giants were right in what they did. I hated to lose Saquon. But DJ is the heir apparent to Eli -- the Giants will win with DJ leading the effort. Love the Mara's. They've tried so hard as have new GM and head coach so you know it's just a matter of time. Like the sun coming up in an hour. Thanks for all of the great Sunday's, Mara Famz and @giants. Also best media team in the league - Carl Banks maybe the best behind the mike ever. Better even than John Madden. We need Carl to drop his own football thing/game/ BANKS 2026 (Carl Banks all-NFL teams year after year). Thanks again may we never forget Wellington Mara.

[@walawala7985]

ROFLMFAO the next Joe Montana...... ROFLMFAO

[@user-mi3pv7ql4g]

Jones is here until the next Manning is is the draft

[@troybenson5767]

I’m just not convinced that he trusts his ability to read defenses. As a Giants fan I’ve been praying he can developed this an ability and if he ever does he would automatically become more confident and make better throws with zero hesitation. I know it’s year 6 but I’m still praying he can develop it this year.

[@ddubgogetit]

How DJ not recognize how good Hyatt is + we the fans had to force him to throw to Nabers . Ig he was surprised how good Nabers was. Slayton should be 3rd stream

[@TheRealPrinceCastro]

U mean how does DABOLL not realize. DJ doesn't set the depth chart or scheme the plays.. But I agree.. Hyatt & Nabers could be a perfect 1-2 punch

[@wrongsnowboard4356]

Hyatt is borderline unplayable. His only above average skills are speed & at the catch point. His deficiencies at literally everywhere else make him a total liability to keep on the field. He is not just “not good”, he is actively bad. Slayton is actually GOOD. Not just average. Slayton is GOOD

[@AndresValencia-n1t]

I dont mind you showing the throw aways, theres many times hes by the sideline and takes a hit, runs out of bounds for a loss or throws and INT instead of throwing away so throw aways show some progress lol

[@fynetuneyrgf]

Yep, a kicker would have changed that game completely. DJ was at a pretty big disadvantage there.

[@stefanerbar9665]

Thanks for this Details. Against the browns IT will be a real Test. I am Sure Schwartz will bring the house

[@flyingtoaster1427]

Someone may receive course credits for taking in the vid.

[@richnorman1123]

He has an okay game at best he holds onto the football for to long and he red stripes constantly always staring down his first read

[@richnorman1123]

The inconsistent of inconsistent

[@NevermindtheRedundants]

The Giants don’t want him to right the ship, until they can draft Manning.

[@davidhernandez9985]

It is rumored through the NFL grapevine that the Giants should make a move for the Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young. A change of scenery will do both good things. Change Mr.Warner is good. LetsGoGiants🤘🏼!

[@kirkmorris4133]

He looks good when plays bad defenses. lets see his football IQ against the browns

[@wlphantom]

Kurt don’t you think he’s spoon fed this tape every week?

[@johnmillan1346]

Giants need to sign you to mentor Jones

[@tvee9995]

Phony giants podcasters know better than Kurt warner tho😂🤡🤡🤡

[@nwkeffectelement6107]

We lost bro

[@PDJ31]

@@nwkeffectelement6107we lost because of the kicking situation Dj played good

[@H8ff0000]

As a Giants fan, let me save you the trouble - the answer is no

[@boricuacutta]

At the 4min mark, he made the wrong read and firced the ball yo nabers. The Y wr was open , had leverage on the corner and safety would never have gotten there in time. Literally a td

[@rfernandez1648]

Best analogy ever … still hate DJ but better

[@styeiwehdeisfdo]

Jones is going to be like another Geno Smith if the Giants let him go. He'll start and win games on another team. He did everything to win tbis gane, but the coach and defense let him down, so it's sn L.

[@dantheman8152]

He plays well against Washington. Thats it.

[@onmysquare3536]

Can we hire u as our QB coach

[@JamesMcFall-s4o]

Walsh Route

[@ddubgogetit]

DJ need to throw to Hyatt , I’m tired of Slayton Hyatt #2 receiver

[@MoreNYGPlease]

daboll....

[@creamfalcon]

Kurt I disagree with the analysis here at 19:11. Right then, that ball should be out to nabers on the flat. The DB hips shifted in after the jam and when his head is turned that flat is open. He hesitates, decides too late and then the scramble kills any chance of it working. Problem with Jones I have is his anticipation and ability to push the ball down the field. Why he can't do that or Daboll doesn't trust him is beyond me at this point in his career.

[@555crooked]

But DJ already scramble to the right. He could taken the fade also

[@creamfalcon]

@@555crooked I think he could have thrown it before the scramble. He might have gotten hit but it would have been a TD. The minute he scrambles/doesn't want to step into the rush- play was doomed.

[@TheMuhls]

He will be gone after this year. Seeeee yaaaaaa

[@jimmyv3170]

With Uniforms like that, no wonder he's struggling.

[@MidtownMeezus]

Uniforms like that?

[@MGAF688]

No.

[@duanebailey6253]

Hes done. This year he will only throw the curl route. Has wrs open all over the place. Its embarrassing.

[@BigV24]

He won’t

[@davemarinaccio3549]

LOL. Jones is flat out terrible and has been for five years. WAKE UP.

[@Thagomizer-U235]

Why are u misleading people into thinking this simple 2022 1 side of field, throw to open guy on that side, or check down, is good veteran NFL QB play? It will not work against good Ds. Good Ds will jump routes when QB makes 1st look. This game plan is a regression because Jones can't execute 3 reads on both sides of field in 3 secs. Which Jones should be able to do, especially against Commanders.

[@blazinrounds230]

The answer is no. Didn’t need a 40 minute video for that.

[@jamiespicer8372]

No he can not right the ship hes a sub par qb at best,bomb the rest of the season and daft a good qb or wait 2 more years and you can get another manning to play

[@ShadowFalcon19]

The only way the Giants can be a great franchise again is to pick a Elite QB with the #1 pick at the 2025 draft

[@MoreNYGPlease]

none of those QBs will overcome the mediocrity which is the giant and no of those guys will be better than Arch.

[@nwkeffectelement6107]

@@MoreNYGPlease I guess you know this from his extensive college career

[@collusion-d4n]

i can't wait till this guy is no longer a giant. He's not fun to watch. He could go on an win a sb with another team idc.. I don't ever want to watch this dude sling the rock for the giants again lol

[@ayyubjackson]

?

[@537rockii]

You sound like he took your girl or something.

[@MidtownMeezus]

I disagree lol he completes my Sundays. Great QB

[@nwkeffectelement6107]

@@MidtownMeezus You must be an Eagles fan

[@nwkeffectelement6107]

I agree

[@kingdee7434]

Kurt you didn't show all the plays that he missed from being late and not reading the defense pre-snap accurately you and the quarterback club will you not going to really tell the truth I'm a Giants fan since 1985 and the man is trash

[@derektaylor9696]

dj can't outplay a rookie.

[@BrutalSho]

One QB finished 3 drives with TD's while the other could only mustard FG drives but he got "outplayed" ?

[@nwkeffectelement6107]

This wasn't a good game at all for a 6th yr QB on a big contract. Too many misses and wrong decisions. I'm a Giants fan

[@walawala7985]

ROFLMFAO, No, no he can't