Daniel Jones Interview: Ready for comeback with Matt & Phil Simms

NY Giants quarterback Daniel Jones joins Matt and Phil Simms on the latest episode of Simms Complete. They dive into Jones' rehab and off-season program, discussing his focus areas and progress. Jones shares his thoughts on Saquon Barkley's departure, the impact of new rookies and free agency additions, and the pressure in year 6. He talks about leaders in the locker room, his efforts to add muscle, and the Giants' 100-year season celebration. He shares some hilarious card game antics with Brian Daboll and weighs in on Daboll's 40-yard dash time. Phil also offers his advice on handling heated moments with Coach Daboll.
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[@CaVa2026]

This is the happiest I've seen DJ, he seems to be in better spirits. Wishing DJ a successful and healthy season! #8

[@SimmsComplete]

Daniel is ready to go this season. Cant wait to watch him play behind the rebuilt O-Line & with Malik Nabers.

[@ParkourRhett]

Never clicked SO fast! THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK! GO DJ!!!! 8️⃣🙏🏾

[@iambelvedere785]

Lets do this prove all the haters wrong

[@Giantsfan5-f9r]

@@iambelvedere785i agree with you let’s prove everyone wrong and all of the haters

[@user-ty3gz5nf4i]

Such a professional! Phil asked if he’d ever been yelled at and he replied yes, I’ve been coached hard! Even if you hate this guy, you love his ability to stay positive.

[@tedjob21]

Daniel has ALOT of GIANTS fans praying and pulling for him in 2024. If he's successful and moves on, that's ok as long as he gets the last laugh. He's a good guy and deserves more support.

[@awesomerob8157]

Yeah its really the loud minority that hates him. He seems like a genuinely good dude and a hard worker

[@AF1gaming1999]

I hope he stays in this franchise for a while man I don't want a QB search we need stability. Pulling for DJ

[@SimmsComplete]

DJ has put in the work and is feeling confident. Two great combos for a good year.

[@ryanMcknight27]

@@SimmsCompletehe puts the work in every year first in and out the building 😂😂 holy moly yall giants fans are really becoming cowboys fans this is our year!!!!

[@GodsSon106]

Rooting for you DJ hope you bounce back this year and make the playoffs my brotha let’s do it 🙏🏾💙💯

[@jacobball8422]

I know these comments are going to be nuts but the dude works his ass off. He spent his summer in NJ for God's sake trying to get healthy. He is our quarterback this season no matter what any of us say. So I support him and if he plays well then we will be winning football games. I have to believe.

[@gmabailey40]

no question hes a great athlete. He not a leader or a qb. He has no personality. This among other factors is why the line quits yearly.

[@SimmsComplete]

@@gmabailey40 The line doesn't quit they had injuries and not a great unit overall. Thats why in Free Agency O-Line was a top priority.

[@BrettM765]

My boy. A lot of people would stay down. You can't teach getting back up EVERY time. More heart than anyone in the league.

[@SimmsComplete]

Dj is a great role model for young athletes and parents. Not always going to go the way you planned, have to trust and believe in yourself despite the hardships.

[@AmazingGuy13]

I still believe in DJ! He and the team just need to stay healthy and get off to a fast start like 2022!

[@francismoran1230]

That was fun and refreshing, after watching other types of channels/personalities. Love the Simms and Simms Complete. I’m rooting for you DJ; Let’s Go Big Blue! It was fun to watch Matt react to his Dad’s comments, questions and suggestions to the starting QB.

[@SimmsComplete]

Thank you for the support.

[@kjsandoli2692]

Been with DJ from the start,stay healthy and have a great year and shut up all the haters!

[@Twiist585]

You really pssd me off last year Danny, but you still my guy until you’re not. Hope you can quiet all the haters this year 🙏🏾

[@visforvegan8]

I like the guy, just don't know if he's willing to fling the ball. He gonna have to this year. I'm wishing him all the best.

[@Twiist585]

@@visforvegan8 yea man I agree, need him to return to rookie form as far as letting it loose

[@BrettM765]

@@Twiist585 He didn't piss me off. Letting Feliciano, Gates and Philips walk without adding a top lineman or two pissed me off. Along with 4th and short tush push play calling and playing our injured players too soon. I watched every game.

[@Twiist585]

@@BrettM765 all of that ticked me as well, but I’m not gon act like Danny didn’t do his part. That pick 6 vs Seattle, the other pick where he ran out the pocket, wasn’t nobody open and he just threw it to an open space (interception). Injury after injury. I’m not mad at the plays where there was nothing he could do, im mad he didn’t take advantage of the opportunities that were there when he had them.

[@Diggi556]

I mean he had all of 7 chances to make a play all year. Now granted he was probably 2 for 7 but I'm hopeful this will be a good year.

[@Letemlive80]

Daniel Jones is a great dude..plays hard trains hard has all the intangibles you want in a quarterback a leader..hope this season he plays with confidence like he has something to prove..another thing is usually when a guy is drafted especially a quarterback they usually have some type of foundation already in place..but I think he hasn't had much to succeed..and has taken all the criticism of the team..but this year he will prove he is a pretty danm good NFL QUARTERBACK..with some help on both sides of the ball #justwait48tobegreat🗽🏈🔒🏆🐐💯

[@pikebishop215]

The hate against Daniel Jones is unwarranted. He will be successful in 2024.

[@madebygiantstv]

unwarranted?? Threw over 15 TDs once in 5 years.....1 appearance and 1 playoff win against a team that barley deserved to be in the playoffs themselves......Not to mention he wasn't even good in college yet was a top 10 draft pick......

[@michaelthomas6088]

Unwarranted?? Wtf are you smoking? It’s been 6 years and way too many losses while y’all looking for excuses to pile on the list. It’s over.

[@CINO0816]

​@madebygiantstv Football is a TEAM sport. Give me your top 5 Olineman & WRs on the Giants in the last 5 years. Besides AT & Slayton. I'll wait for this awesome list. It takes a TEAM to succeed. Go look at the drop numbers, oline rankings, YAK numbers. Ur argument is so shallow it's ridiculous

[@CINO0816]

​@@michaelthomas6088what are YOU smoking. Football is a team sport. Why is this hard? Also, he played great in college. Name 1 player he played with in college that was even invited to the combine. Forget drafted. Team around you matters. If you say different, you've never played or coached

[@aforty1]

I'm rooting for DJ as every Giants fan should but to say the mistrust is unwarranted is insanity. I hope he succeeds, I really do.

[@027tommy]

I feel like I’m watching Eli interview !😄😄😄

[@joellopez4]

Good content with DJ! Hopefully he can bounce back and play at a high level

[@BigLen64]

Glad to hear DJ is doing well with his rehab! He sounds like he's in a good place mentally. Looking forward to seeing him perform with a (hopefully) improved line and talented group of receivers! Let's Go Giants!

[@tbuc2920]

With a healthy offensive line and Daniel's commitment to improving I see a good year ahead.

[@juliosousa5323]

I believe in Danny, a better OLine play, a playmaker like Malik, will do waaay bigger difference for him

[@madebygiantstv]

And then when he still sucks.....let me guess......its not his fault. lol....smh

[@juliosousa5323]

Way to root for your own team, congratulations

[@jameshollister8294]

But is the line better

[@gmabailey40]

the line will quit on Jones again this year. Just like the other linemen when they leave they play great. Every piece and coach has been changed yet the product is the same.

[@aforty1]

@@madebygiantstv If he doesn't play well then he'll be gone after this year.

[@Awthentik]

jones answered a lot of the questions well. He seems more comfortable speaking here than he has in his past in front of the media

[@bullybreed86]

good luck Dj im rooting for you buddy 2 playoff wins this season will shut them up. screw the haters bud

[@johnb3829]

What a nice guy, great interview. I hope DJ does everyone a favor and improves his play.

[@tylerboswell6529]

Lets go danny dimes! I can't wait to see you back on the field!

[@3.5guys]

Incredible interview Dj was excited during the conversation you could tell

[@matthew9363]

I love the picture behind Daniel!

[@marcb8365]

That's My Quarterback!

[@NewYorkGiantsletsgo]

I’m telling you yall this guy Daniel jones gonna make the comeback player of year , come back to this comment when he does 🥂🔥👏🏾

[@rog8178]

LOVE THIESE GUYS,PHIL WITH GREAT STORIES ABOUT BILL,DANIEL IS THE PERFECT GIANT QB,GET HIM PLAYERS SURROUNDING HIM. DANIEL IS A GOOD GUY AND HE IS SMART AS HELL.

[@SimmsComplete]

Lets Go!

[@jonathanscheitlin3346]

Great job guys, that was fun! Let's go Big Blue!

[@SimmsComplete]

Go Big Blue!

[@ksaintlw9015]

Been a fan since Duke! I hope this is your time to skyrocket and put the haters in the dirt!!

[@ryanmaloney5409]

Great to see DJ sit down with former Giants greats who have felt their fair share of pressure, but still succeeded. Wishing the same for Danny Dimes.

[@hek4939]

In the immortal words of DS, I BELIEVE IN YOU ELI, I BELIEVE IN YOU DJ!!! LETS BBLUE.

[@JustinLeon423]

Go DJ !!!!MY QB LETS HAVE A GREAT SEASON. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY

[@83Sladeone]

Really good interview let’s go Dj! 🗽🗽

[@SimmsComplete]

Thank You

[@abdurrahmanharris6347]

This is the first interview Daniel looks relaxed and authentic.

[@luismartinez-ki4kv]

This is the most relaxed I seen dj

[@stevenandersonii5321]

The man's about to make the biggest jump in the league

[@redpepperdave]

Let's go DJ! Proud of you brotha

[@bobtis]

Good Luck. Hope you can make it.

[@mikeheyburn9716]

Positive Mental Attitude - Do a Phil Simms DJ.

[@SimmsComplete]

Love it

[@MoreNYGPlease]

I want my Giants to do well so I'm routing for you DJ. Same Evan Neal and any other player we may be disappointed in. Go Blue.

[@ZforcegmenTJ]

How come Phil look like The Gov-nah from the movie Snatch 🤣🤣🤜🏽

[@SimmsComplete]

hahahhaa Thats hilarious!!!

[@cybersanta1413]

He has been through so damned much and all he does is keep coming back. He is the kind of person/player you’d want your son to be.

[@vicman1515]

That’s my QB! Would love nothing more than to see this kid succeed!! It’s amazing the unwarranted hate he gets!!! Dumb a$$ media!

[@BrettM765]

Sheep can't think for themselves.

[@gmanhirt8818]

Mr Daniel Jones

[@Redd_Fawkes]

If DJ has sped up his reads, us Giants fans are in for a nice surprise .

[@jameshollister8294]

That's what I don't understand coaching not helping his reads he should know before he takes snap where his players will be....not the best but if he can speed up reads he can be good as Trevor

[@TWizzle41]

Having more time behind the line will help with that too. When he gets frazzled from constant pressure he starts to make poor choices. Keep him confident that he won’t get wrecked and he’ll shine ✨

[@jacobball8422]

Bobby O didnt say that Phil. He said DJ was a lead by example guy and the he was becoming a vocal leader (Bobby)

[@johncolosio6764]

Pulling for you danny dimes and our NY GIANTS

[@vinnyzan1]

I'm on the Daniel Jones train! This guy has heard the noise and he's mad; He saw the fans throw him a funeral when he got hurt and every one declared us as having a top 3 pick when we weren't even half way through the season. He's been eating nails for breakfast every morning ever since and he's coming back with a vengeance.

[@w33518]

Lol

[@jameshollister8294]

Im not even hating on Dj like every one else... We need a good offensive line They should sign conner Williams Move Elumnir to Rt.. Stop depending on Neal

[@ajkareem5685]

When DJ speaks, we listen.

[@jltweb]

I believe in you, #8! Cya at Pre-season Practice! #GiantsMom

[@gianpopo2007]

I wish Phil Simms was my dad

[@SimmsComplete]

He's a great father

[@gianpopo2007]

@@SimmsComplete So awesome

[@bluesbreaker8]

If the Offensive line comes together early on were gonna be a tough out solid defense and a good mix of speed and elusiveness on the offense really curious to see how some of the picks pan out I hope Jones has a breakout season !

[@ryanh3951]

Wish he would open up more. He seems like he was media trained so hard that it became his personality.

[@kwesiadebisi389]

yeah he stares down everything...

[@francismoran1230]

… the lack of eye contact & charisma; is he cross-eyed?

[@ARTHURGARY-i3t]

😂😂😂​@@kwesiadebisi389

[@Joe-xg3pj]

It’s all about the line. According to PFF, the OLINE has been ranked 30th, 30th,31st, and 30th for the last 4 years. Watch what Saquon does now that he’s with the #1 ranked line. That would show you how much better Jones would be. I’m hoping for just a mediocre line , like when it was ranked 17th in jones’ promising rookie season

[@3broshobby46]

6 years same team Giants believe in this guy forsure most rookies get no love and rushed 1st year in no time to develop might be his year , only thing the injuries are viciously attracted to this guy best of luck

[@tariqs4357]

👏🏼

[@CarmeloJaimenje]

Hey guys tell DJ that this yr in pratice take chances with the ball, that way when it comes to the beging of the season you'll be perfect.

[@da1nonlyMAPH]

6 years in and it felt like they was interviewing a rookie, & I'm a daniel jones supporter. That last question about the greatest Giant QB, he should said" save that question for when I retire, even tho it been a rough start of my career so far when I'm done I should be no 1 no disrespect to you Phil Simms or Eli manning if you listening" that wood of show the confidence he got in himself. He didnt do that or prove that in this interview

[@axc9825]

❤❤❤

[@Kevxtreme21]

There's an incredibly annoying noise in the background of this entire video , I don't know if anyone can hear it

[@redpepperdave]

Does anyone actually think Dabs can run the 40 in 7 seconds 😂

[@Smackcity00]

Is bro reading of a script 😂

[@ChuckNorris11741]

I would pay money to hear Phil simms rebuttal to “you should’ve worn them when you played”

[@kingdomdilly]

He's got a little bit more of an edge to him this year , kinda looks like Clark Kent 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️

[@hotdogsmith1]

Vote for Dan if anyone can, Dan can. He’s the boy honest and fine. Turn, Danny will turn all your water to wine.

[@jameshollister8294]

We still need a rb cb guard TE and a proven playmaker

[@kevinfreitas6832]

KEEP THE BEARD

[@NealGandhi-ot8ir]

Hope he saw hard knocks and saw that the giants tried to replace him. Hope this pushes him!

[@topahk2671]

Yall Heard Phil The media is fair… Daniel need to pick his head up and be confident, dude gotta man up and stop with the “I feel like I just got here stuff” man up and act like he is 6’6 230 and let it fly!

[@NewYorkGiantsletsgo]

Yall tell me this won’t gay phill simms said lmao 2:45

[@Huge4Fish]

Was always a big fan but he was going in reverse last year. This is make or break year for him.

[@jamesvegas98]

I didn’t know Chris had a brother 👀

[@GrandPapaCap]

They were all qbs but Matt never made it

[@billk9023]

@@GrandPapaCapMatt had a short stint with the Jets. Showed some promise … but making the NFL as a quarterback is tough.

[@billk9023]

@@GrandPapaCapMatt had a short stint with the Jets. Showed some promise … but making the NFL as a quarterback is tough.

[@GrandPapaCap]

@@billk9023 yep you're right...I forgot about that

[@SimmsComplete]

@@GrandPapaCap 6 year NFL Vet Grand Papa

[@DieHardGiantsFan]

Does building muscle also help on reading defenses???

[@Redd_Fawkes]

If he can speed up his reads, and the OLine can give him a little more time, I think he'll ball out.

[@Gillandria]

Not sure. What helps NYG fans be less toxic?

[@GrandPapaCap]

​@@Gillandrialetting them fan the way they fan

[@tomy4onetomyHTWN]

Hopefully Jones shorten up his stance on drop backs boxer style bounce on feet more use core to deliver the ball better read the slot and safety and he will be fine better coaching and play calling should be his best season

[@KenjiMapes]

The sports & NFL media fawns over the Eagles & Cowboys while crapping on the Giants. They conveniently omit the Eagles collapse & Cowboy’ failures. Also they have slammed Giants for letting Barkley walk. They offered him a contract last year which he rejected for around the same money. He wanted to join the Eagles. The same media said “Don’t overpay for RBs.” 🤨🫤Wouldn’t it be nice if Saquon left to win with Philly only for the Giants to play better now. The media judges Jones on the Judge years basically which were a wash & regression for Jones. Jones had a solid rookie season under Shurmur. The Judge years held back his development. In 2022 under Daboll Jones & the Giants won games & won a playoff game. Granted Jones started out slowly in 2023 but got hurt. They are judging him on 2023 when he was out most of the year. At the end of 2023 Tyrod Taylor & the Giants showed what a healthy Giants team could do. We had 3 starting Olineman & 4 of their immediate backups hurt for a long period in 2023. Schoen & Daboll improved the roster from top to bottom especially on the Oline, at receiver & the pass rush. Hopefull Jones stays healthy & repeats his performance during his rookie year & 2022. That would be sweet revenge. Jones knows his hold on the starting job is on the line. Hopefully it lights a fire under him. The Giants are much improved. It’s up to them to play to their capability & execute. Let’s Go Giants!

[@hockey-91]

Which one of the 3 is working a foot massager while doing this interview

[@Twicedoodle]

Can Phil still suit up?

[@GrandPapaCap]

If playing well for your teammates drives you, get our wrs some tds dude...idc about anything else

[@Thagomizer-U235]

What a puff piece. Nothing but slow pitch questions. Nothing like, "what are you doing to go through your progressions faster?"

[@jerryactrik1901]

Daniel Jones is our QB this year. Get on board or GTFO.

[@madebygiantstv]

Interviewing a Trash Can is absolutely insane!!!

[@SimmsComplete]

More hate comments

[@madebygiantstv]

@@SimmsComplete You have a terrible definition of hate....DJ is still among the worst QB in the league if not THEE WORST. Yet you fanboys treat him with kid gloves like you owe him something.

[@josephsmith8066]

i will answer it it's eli manning

[@SimmsComplete]

Hell Nah haha

[@robtravis6977]

Why does phil look better than matt?

[@SimmsComplete]

Whaaaat Really? That hurts

[@kingdee7434]

Saquon Barkley is the reason why you got paid in the lack of respect I feel like you beat around the bush you ain't say what you should have said I'm going to Giants fan since 1985 and I want this man Daniel Jones off my team sooner then later it's about when is super bowls and this man will never be able to do that

[@Thagomizer-U235]

Saquon Barkley and the D got check down DJ overpaid. DJ should have taken a pay cut to get Barkley paid last year.

[@dwaynemurphyjr.4478]

I Don’t care about his personality or work ethic or injury history anymore. It’s been 6 years and we paid him. He needs to Either Play better or go home. Enough is enough.

[@naterumpf113]

Love DJ but mannnn is he a dull interview

[@kd5657]

Ugh this is what happens when anyone can get a podcast. Professional Competency in America eroding everywhere. Journalism healthcare etc..

[@SimmsComplete]

Start your podcast today!

[@RafaelSoltren]

Really you tube……with all the hate against Trump you question me….

[@xaviersharp799]

PURE BUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JOE SHOEN AND BRIAN DABOLL DONT WANT dj. (THEY WANTED DRAKE MAYE) john mara IS THE REASON WHY dj GOT OVER PAID. SMFH dj IS ABSOLUTELY NOT A FRANCHISE QB. dj WILL NEVER BE A ELITE QB OR TAKE THE GIANTS TO A SUPERBOWL. IM TIRED OF giant fans AND NFL analysts MAKING EXCUSES FOR dj. JOE BURROW WENT TO THE SUPERBOWL WITH THE *WORST OLINE*

[@ravonanderson3488]

Matt has more wrinkles in his face than his Dad.

[@SimmsComplete]

Wow haha I just have better lighting

[@aaronbutler9373]

DEI Nothing more

[@marcmenton8063]

Jones will be gone after this season

[@luisnin3780]

Daniel Jones is garbage and people still believe he can be a great quarterback…..what a joke!! He has been in the league 6 years and is still making the same mistakes and turnovers as a rookie. He cannot read defenses and struggles without a good running game. Without Barkley he will be a complete mess and will continue to make the same mistakes, fumbles, turnovers and wrong decisions multiplied by 10…..LOL! I am a Giants fan, but the organization has been a mess for too many years to be fixed. Right now it seems we are in the first year of Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll era, but we are in the third year……laughable!!

[@CubanDollThickness]

Right

[@cybersanta1413]

You will be proved wrong.

[@dannyduds1058]

Simms could come out of retirement right now and be better then Daniel Jones, aka Dave Brown 2.0

[@cryptodad710]

Phil Simms was in a similar position at one point in time.

[@4thqtrGoya]

Phil Simms WAS DJ! His first 6 yrs were full of injuries and inconsistency

[@beyallluv]

🖕

[@miguelcintron7048]

Please stop comparing Simms and Jones , Jones after this year will never be remembered as a Giant Great. Can’t wait for the team to cut this guy

[@6hazar]

He's not a franchise QB... hopefully he will do well this year, but we still need to draft our long term guy. Injurie and inconsistencies are just too much. I get all the excuses, but its been 6yrs, he still has not shown that he's the guy.

[@4thqtrGoya]

He has though. He never had a team

[@6hazar]

@@4thqtrGoya , not really... even in the playoff season, he wasn't anything special, and the vikings win was lowkey a fluke win against a shitty defense. he never was anything special, and now he's a injury prone guy who never played a full season. yall need to realize that what im sayin isnt hate, its reality. I never disliked him, always supported and wanted him to win even when many fans wanted to tank, but he needs to go. PERIOD

[@amoney315]

I’ve tried and tried to give this guy the benefit of the doubt but he just doesn’t look the part act the part he’s aloof has zero charisma and he plays that way resigning him was a huge mistake should have franchise tagged him we would still have saquan i understand the line has been terrible but he also holds the ball way too long as fumbles more then any other qb since he’s been in the league I just wish we would go back to playing giants football top 5 high pressure defense with a good offense that can hold its own maybe wins a game or two but overall we’re going to play great defense give the offense the ball in good positions with few turnovers good kicking game like the 07 team that team could win games in any era