Giants Fans Turn on Daniel Jones, New Signing, Injuries, & NFL Week 1 Recap

In this live episode of 2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates, Drew and Rob dive into the latest updates surrounding the New York Giants after a tough Week 1. The episode kicks off with the duo discussing the harsh reception Daniel Jones faced from fans as he left the stadium, with many booing and heckling him. Drew and Rob debate whether this level of frustration is justified, and they agree that while Jones may not be the quarterback the team needs, the blame should fall more on GM Joe Schoen for not bringing in legitimate competition. They explore how fans, despite wanting to move on from Jones, must accept that he remains QB1—at least for now—taking first-team snaps at practice this week. Could this be his last chance to prove himself?

The guys also break down the latest injury news coming from Head Coach Brian Daboll. Several key players, including cornerback Nick McCloud and wide receiver Darius Slayton, are dealing with injuries, adding to the Giants' woes. McCloud’s knee injury puts him in a “day to day” or possibly “week to week�� situation, while Slayton enters concussion protocol. Kick returner Gunner Olszewski re-aggravated his groin and is out for weeks, and linebacker Carter Coughlin’s pectoral injury will keep him sidelined for months. Drew and Rob lament the growing injury list, especially with linebacker Micah McFadden and offensive tackle Evan Neal already out for Week 1.

On the positive side, the Giants have signed return specialist Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The 25-year-old from Newark, NJ, was one of PFF’s second-team All-Pro returners last year, and the guys are hopeful that he’ll bring a spark to special teams. They discuss his background with the Vikings, Bears, Chiefs, and Panthers and how he might fit into the Giants' plans moving forward.

Another hot topic is Isaiah Simmons, who shockingly didn’t play a single snap in the Giants' opener. Coach Daboll explained that Dane Belton got the nod instead, but Drew and Rob can’t help but wonder what role Simmons will have moving forward, especially considering the team’s defensive struggles.

Next, the conversation turns to defensive star Dexter Lawrence, who made headlines by addressing the fans’ booing. Lawrence made it clear that while he understands fans want to see their team win, he doesn’t respect the booing. Drew and Rob break down Lawrence’s comments and discuss whether the fans have crossed a line or if their frustration is understandable given the Giants’ lackluster performance.

Drew and Rob also review the biggest games from around the NFL in Week 1. They highlight several key matchups, including the Vikings’ embarrassing loss to the Giants, the Packers’ close call against the Eagles, and Baker Mayfield’s standout performance in the Buccaneers' win over the Commanders. They also touch on upsets like the Patriots taking down the Bengals, as well as the struggles of rookie QB Caleb Williams in his debut for the Bears.

To wrap up, the hosts review their Week 1 predictions, going over where they went right and where they missed the mark. The show ends with a look ahead to Week 2 and what Giants fans can expect in their upcoming matchup.

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