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Polarizing could be an applicable phrase to sum up the response to Daniel Jones’ four-year, $160 million contract extension with the Giants. While Jones’ supporters are definitely joyful, the quarterback’s critics, a bunch that features a number of NFL gamers, are sounding off.
Bears security Jaquan Brisker, based mostly on his feedback by way of Twitter, clearly doesn’t assume Jones is worthy of his new deal that reportedly consists of $82 million assured. Dolphins perennial Pro Bowl receiver Tyreek Hill additionally chimed in, staying by way of Twitter that the Giants’ slant route “gone be loopy subsequent yr” with a number of snigger emojis.
Giants wideout Darius Slayton responded by tweeting the rating of the Giants’ win over the Bears final season, whereas New York defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux questioned why gamers have been fearful about Jones’ contract within the first place.
Quarterback salaries, which have been a hot-button subject for a while, have change into arguably the NFL’s most polarizing topic over the previous yr. It began with Deshaun Watson’s record-setting contract that included $230 million assured. Watson’s contract has absolutely motivated Lamar Jackson and his present contract calls for.
It seems that Jones’ extension and Jackson’s continued standstill with Baltimore have angered those that really feel Jackson is the superior participant. While it is laborious to argue in opposition to that logic, it is truthful to say that Jones’ contract expectations weren’t near what Jackson continues to pursue.
Regardless, Jones has joined the record of quarterbacks who’ve a median annual worth of $40 million, a listing that additionally consists of Watson, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford and Dak Prescott. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is slated to hitch the group when he indicators his contract extension. Burrow and the Bengals are anticipated to get a deal completed earlier than the beginning of the 2023 season.
