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By Anne Erickson
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Daniel Jones was with the Giants for six seasons, though success was hard to come by. But, it was a hard time for the Giants' franchise, and it wasn't his fault. At least, that's the narrative that Jones fans would like to believe, and it was proven last season when he excelled with the Colts.
Now, Jones is fighting back from an injury and entering his second season with the Colts. He's shown flashes of excellence with his new team. He seems to have good chemistry with both his teammates and coaches.
So, this could be a breakout year for Jones, or it could go sour. Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports points out the best- and worst-case scenarios that Jones could put the Colts into superstar status this season or flop after his injury.
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His best-case scenario is Jones being "ready to roll for Week 1 despite suffering an Achilles tear last season, and the Colts quarterback picks up where he left off." He adds that here, "Jones continues to enjoy his late-career revival in Indy and has the team atop the AFC South standings for the first time since 2014, when Andrew Luck was playing quarterback."
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But, the worst-case is that "the resurgence Jones enjoyed before his injury last season never returns."
My Take: Which Way Will Daniel Jones Go in 2026?
As someone who covered the Giants extensively during Jones' time with the franchise, it's easy to say that he's a strong quarterback. He never quite got a fair chance with the Giants, between management and coaching changes and lineups that were never really set.
Now, Jones has a team that's building around him. He may not be the next Tom Brady. He may not even ever win MVP. But, he's a reliable quarterback with a solid team, and that could go a long way in 2026.
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So, if you're betting on Jones going up or down this season, the safer choice is up. Assuming he's healthy again, it could be a great year for him.
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