Giants' Daboll: Taylor 'might' get 1st-team reps, Jones remains starter

Quarterback Tyrod Taylor may receive a share of the New York Giants' first-team reps in practice, though that won't change Daniel Jones' status as the starter, head coach Brian Daboll said Tuesday, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

"I have full confidence in Daniel, and I have full confidence in Tyrod in what his role is," Daboll said. "Each day we sit there and evaluate the guys, but will (Taylor) get a few reps here or there? He might."

Daboll said the decision is "absolutely not" due to Jones' performance on the field.

"I learned from a pretty good coach a while ago - usually, he doesn't tell those guys when he throws them in, because that is what the backup job's role is," Daboll said.

He added: "You have to go in in a split second and prepare as if you're the starter. Fourth play of the game something happens, you're in, and you have to be ready to go. I don't think we'll necessarily tell those guys when it will happen."

Jones has taken the majority of first-team reps in training camp. He started the Giants' 23-21 preseason win against the New England Patriots but didn't notch a touchdown or interception. Taylor followed him, throwing for 129 yards and a score.

The 2022 campaign is set to be a pivotal one for Jones after New York declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April. Jones has struggled to cement his spot as the Giants' long-term quarterback since being drafted sixth overall in the 2019 draft. He missed six games last year with a neck injury and has yet to reach a 90 passer rating in any of his three seasons.

Taylor, who signed with New York in the offseason, started 53 games over his career. The Giants will be his fifth team over the last six seasons.