It looks like the Giants will have Jason Garrett feeding Daniel Jones plays with his season on the line.
A week after safety offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and safety quarterback Colt McCoy teamed up to produce six points in a loss to the Browns, Garrett and Jones are expected to return to their usual roles Sunday against the Ravens, with the restriction of any mishap.
Jones first entered rehearsals during Thursday’s practice and moved through his pocket with exercises without the remarkable lameness he had previously demonstrated.
“I think some of the moves we made last week with him, even though it cost him a lot to sit down with double injuries, which helped resolve some of those situations,” coach Joe Judge said. “All we have received medically is that he has continued to improve and has a lower risk of injury.”
The Giants increased the intensity of Jones ’practice starting Wednesday, when the judge was“ really encouraged ”by how his quarterback moved – until Thursday, when the plan was to“ jump straight into his normal role and keep on going”. They will return to the camp on Friday as part of a reduced three-hour day to make room for family time at Christmas.
“If he’s able to play, we intend to play him,” the judge said. “It simply came to our notice then [Wednesday’s] practice the feeling that we are on the right track “.
Garrett has been in quarantine since he tested positive for COVID-19 on December 16th. Because he participated in all Zoom meetings, even when he was missing internships, the judge feels comfortable handing over the call to Garrett on Sunday.
It’s unclear if Garrett will be out of NFL protocol to travel with the team on Saturday or if he will have to travel on his own and join the team on game day.
“We still expect a couple of points of clarity,” the judge said, “but we hope to have him in the game calling for plays and being on the sidelines. Jason has done a very good job of adapting how he has had to work, of maintaining “Connected to the players, to stay connected to the coaching staff. Freddie has done a very good job doing everything in practice.”
Even the giants with all their might will have their hands full with the Ravens. This is the No. 31 scoring offense against the No. 4 scoring defense and the Giants (5-9) are eliminated from the playoffs with a Washington defeat and victory against the Panthers.
“Through a multitude of reasons, we need to finish the units better,” the judge said. “When we are down there [to the red zone] we have to come out with points. That’s not something we overlook internally. “
Asked if the giants need Santa to do more offense at Christmas, Kitchens said it best: “If you know him and want him to send us everything you’re talking about, don’t hesitate. That, Elf on the shelf, Mrs. Clause. Anything “.