Daniel Jones Resurgence Comes as No Surprise to Giants’ Darius Slayton
When Daniel Jones signed with the Indianapolis Colts following a tumultuous end to his time with the New York Giants, many wondered if the former first-round pick could truly revive his career. But for his former teammate and receiver Darius Slayton, the turnaround was far from surprising.
“I can’t say I’m surprised,” Slayton admitted ahead of his team’s upcoming matchup. “I’ve been loud about my opinion of him. He put in the work, and he’s talented — and now it’s showing.”
A Tale of Two Careers
Jones, once the face of the Giants’ franchise, struggled through inconsistency and was eventually released last season. Now, with the Colts, he has crafted a comeback that has thrust him into MVP conversation. Slayton, who spent multiple seasons alongside him in New York, attributes the resurgence to one thing: preparation.
“Whether it’s school, a job or football, people who prepare a certain way are bound to succeed,” Slayton said. “That’s him.”
Though separated by teams now, the two remain connected by respect and history. Jones’ journey from New York’s disappointment to Indiana’s resurgence is one Slayton has followed closely.
Timing, Fit & Opportunity
Slayton believes the difference isn’t solely in talent but the situation — the timing and the fit. He broke it down simply: sometimes a player needs the right environment to prosper.
“Maybe it wasn’t meant for him to be that here,” Slayton reflected. “Maybe being a Giant didn’t allow it. Maybe he’s a Colt legend. I believe that life is a lot about being where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there.”
From the Sideline to the Spotlight
For Slayton, watching Jones succeed has been personal. He knows the ups and downs, the critics, and the work it took behind the scenes.
“When you know somebody like I know him, you know the things they’ve been through and all the stuff people said – I was happy to see him get his chance to show who he is.”
What It Means for New York
While the Giants are focused on their own rebuild with new players under center, Slayton’s comments serve as a reminder of what the organization once had and might seek to replicate with its new core.
“I’m proud of him. He’s capable of being great,” Slayton added.
As Jones continues to flourish, the message from Slayton is clear: this resurgence wasn’t a fluke. It was inevitable.
Eagles Trade Pitch Swaps First Round Picks for $160 Million Edge Rusher
If we look at NFL teams from another purview — a strictly business purview — then there’s a path by which the Philadelphia Eagles might actually be able to make a deal to trade with the Cleveland Browns for NFL All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett.
To wit, the Browns are terrible again. They’re 2-6 and have shown almost zero signs of life. Garrett, once again, is one of the NFL’s very best players and leads the NFL with 10.0 sacks through Week 9.
The Browns are staring down an epic rebuild. The only way to get better is by getting talented young players.
The Browns can only get those players through the draft.
The higher the Browns pick in the draft, the better players they will get. Preferably in the first round.
In 2022, the Browns gave up 3 first round picks for quarterback Deshaun Watson, along with 4 more later round picks in one of the worst trades in NFL history. It’s also the biggest reason why they’re so bad right now.
If they make a trade with the Eagles for Garrett, it might make up for the historical wrong that was the Watson trade and bring them the kind of haul they gave up for Watson, which Yahoo! Sports reporter Charles Robinson thinks could actually happen.
What Eagles Would Give Up For Garrett
The deal would be the Eagles’ first round picks in 2026, 2027 and 2028 in exchange for Garrett, straight up.
“I know we’re all sick and tired of talking about how Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is always in the mix for potential trades, but there is a lot of buzz in other personnel departments that Roseman might have one big move up his sleeve this time around,” Robinson wrote on October 30. “I’ve had two high-ranking personnel sources tell me Roseman would give up a significant bounty if the Browns were to make Myles Garrett available. It feels a little like other personnel departments are dreamcasting a bit and guessing what Roseman might do, but there’s definitely a sense that the Eagles could be the one team that comes out of nowhere to pull a big deal for a defensive player.”
That, my friends, is called good business after years of bad business, and there might not be anyone in the NFL outside of a handful of quarterbacks not worth giving up for 3 first round picks.
Gauging Garrett’s Impact on Eagles
Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is a 6-time NFL All-Pro and 6-time Pro Bowler.
He’s also a clear cut future Pro Football Hall of Famer — maybe even if he never player another NFL game. Adding him would make the Eagles automatic favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
While we might think the biggest hurdle would be Garrett’s salary — he signed a 4-year, $160 million contract extension in March — it’s really not.
The Eagles might not have to pay defensive tackle Jalen Carter the mega-deal they once thought they would, so the next massive defensive contract they’re looking at paying wouldn’t be until after the 2026 or 2027 season, when cornerback Quinyon Mitchell is eligible for an extension.
