While a lot of attention so far this NFL off-season has been on quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Jimmy G, nobody thought Daniel Jones’ name would enter the fray of drama. That’s because many assumed it was fait accompli that Jones and the New York Giants would come to terms on a long term deal.

Well, reports came out of Pro Football Talk that Jones had switched agencies from CAA to Athletes First. Many expect this to mean that Jones is looking for a very lucrative contract that could pay him upwards of $45 million a year.

Do the Giants bite? Do they franchise tag him? Do they let him walk away?

The Giants could slap the franchise tag on Jones, which would pay him $32.416 million this upcoming year, and force any team that matches or exceeds that contract to send the Giants a pair of first round draft picks.

According to PFT the window to apply for the tag opens Wednesday, and will have two weeks to slap the tag on Jones.

If the Giants let Jones walk, they would ironically join the New York Jets in the Aaron Rodgers/Derek Carr/Jimmy G/Ryan Tannehill sweepstakes.

• Dov Kleiman

  Update: #Giants QB Daniel Jones wants more than New York has offered him. Possibly as much as $45 million per year, or more. A source tells Mike Florio.
  
  Jones has recently switched agents, from CAA to Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/HGhG3B1V2h

  — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 20, 2023

• Doug Rush - The Giants Wire

  I think Daniel Jones did a pretty good job given the circumstances of the Giants offense in 2022 with a 30th ranked OL and no 1,000-yard receiver in the group.
  
  With that said, I can’t imagine the Giants giving Jones $45M per season when they have to address Saquon Barkley and… pic.twitter.com/AWd3vF2IcL

  — Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) February 20, 2023

• Mike Garafolo

  There’s 15 days until the March 7 deadline for the #Giants to franchise tag Daniel Jones. A whole Scouting Combine to come before that. Even more time after to do a deal before free agency. Talks have been on hold while he decided on an agency. In the words of @AaronNagler… https://t.co/E5QvNQsk5z

  — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 20, 2023

• Where Would Jones Go?

  Daniel Jones top landing spots 👀
  
  According to Cody Benjamin#TogetherBlue pic.twitter.com/hS8OLA7krF

  — NY GiantCast (@NYGiantCast) February 20, 2023

• Ouch ..

  Daniel Jones: "I’m looking for 45 million per season"
  
  Joe Schoen: https://t.co/b1SSiooiva pic.twitter.com/IH1IlgU3nD

  — Zach Hengesteg (@ZachHengesteg) February 20, 2023

• Jacob Infante

  One of these days, NFL teams are going to learn that they shouldn't tie big money to mediocre QBs.
  
  If the Giants pay Daniel Jones anything close to $45 million AAV, it would be a massive mistake. Stop limiting your ceiling by attaching huge money to average play.

  — Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) February 20, 2023

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