Brian Daboll shows frustration with Daniel Jones after New York Giants pick-six

03 October 2023 , 04:04

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BrianDaboll appeared visibly frustrated as Daniel Jones and the offense had a tough night (Image: ESPN)

head coach Brian Dabaoll was visibly frustrated after watching his starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, throw a pick-six interception.

Daboll was captured on video displaying his frustration on the sideline, emphasizing his discontent with the 14-point swing caused by the turnover. ESPN cameras captured the Giants head coach venting his frustration by flipping a tablet to the ground following a conversation with Jones on the bench. Based on the camera angle, it did not appear that Jones provided much of an explanation for the costly turnover.

During Monday Night Football, the Giants faced significant challenges as they encountered the challenging defense of the . Rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon played a pivotal role as a primary disruptor on the Seahawks' defensive unit.

Although there were brief moments of offensive promise from Jones, those hopes quickly faded when he attempted a pass into tight coverage near the goal line toward the end of the third quarter. This decision led to a memorable and unfavorable outcome as Witherspoon intercepted the pass and raced in the opposite direction, securing the game with a pick-six touchdown for 97 yards.

Throughout Monday's 24-3 loss to the Seahawks, the New York Giants experienced a recurring pattern where moments of promise turned into devastation. If it were not for a distinctive comeback to defeat Arizona, during which they rallied from a 21-point deficit in the third quarter, the Giants would still be seeking their first victory of the season.

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The pick-six interception represented Jones' second turnover of the night. He previously fumbled on a strip sack early in the game, which the Seahawks capitalized on by scoring a touchdown. After the game, Daboll was asked what he was trying to show and tell Jones after the interception. He responded, "I was trying to show and see what he thought. Then I told him what I saw. I'm not going to get into [the] particulars of it. We just didn't get the job done."

Witherspoon finished the game with seven tackles, two sacks, and a 97-yard interception. When asked about his analysis of his team's defensive success, the rookie cornerback alluded to the poor play of Jones. "We were just trusting the game plan that coach laid out for us," said Witherspoon to media on the field. "We know he [Jones] likes to stare down the first target, so he had his back turned, and a lot of guys won their one one-on-one matchups up front."

A frustrated Brian Daboll threw a tablet on the Giants sideline at Daniel Jones (ESPN)

In March, Jones signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the Giants, which positioned him as one of the top 10 highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL at the time of signing. The contract commits Jones to the organization through the 2026 season and includes $82 million in total guarantees, with the potential for up to an additional $35 million in incentives.

In an away game, the Giants will face the high-octane-powered offense of the (3-1) in Week 5. The team averages 511 yards per game, compared to the Giants at No. 30 overall with 253.3 yards per game.

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