The Daniel Jones effect is difficult to quantify

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Originally Posted by Oldcolt

While I am not sold on Jones what other choice is there other than break everything up?

I do not think there is any other choice, really.

Okay, perhaps you roll dice on Malik Willis instead of Jones but I am not sold on that move at all.

Zach Wilson? Trey Lance? Kenny Pickett? Sam Howell?

Those are the guys under 28 years old that have actually started an NFL game that are in 2026 unrestricted free agency.

There is no better choice that Jones.

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

What really concerns me are the people saying he is going to get 3 years and like 45 million a year. What you are suggesting is very reasonable and if Jones hits it like he did the first 8 games of the season both he and the Colts are set. I have zero faith unfortunately that this is what will happen.

Jones has already made over $100m in salary from the NFL. His financial future is set. He is not married, may not have a girlfriend (reports are mixed that they split up) and no kids as of yet.
I have hopes that he understands both his position and the team's position and that he does not demand top dollar in order to sign back here.

But time will tell.