Darius Slayton’s bond with Daniel Jones might propel Giants offense

They had been drafted collectively by the Giants in 2019, Daniel Jones because the sixth-overall decide, Darius Slayton within the fifth spherical.

So I requested Slayton: Inform me why you’re not upset that you just’re not catching passes from Aaron Rodgers?

“As a result of I’ve performed with Daniel Jones since he’s been right here, he’s correct, and me and him have chemistry, I don’t have chemistry with Aaron Rodgers,” Slayton advised The Publish.

“I’ve by no means thrown with him, by no means seen him throw in individual. As nice as he’s, there’s at all times an air of person-to-person, individual-to-individual. Not each two people will get alongside the identical.

“There’s a cause why when Davante Adams left Inexperienced Bay, not one of the different receivers performed with Aaron Rodgers the identical means Davante Adams would. It didn’t make Aaron Rodgers any much less nice, however he didn’t have that very same wavelength with these different guys.

“That’s why I say I’ll take DJ all day.”

Over Aaron Rodgers …

“Me personally, sure.”

However Rodgers is a future first-ballot Corridor of Fame quarterback.

“Daniel Jones is likely to be a first-ballot Corridor of Fame quarterback one day,” Slayton replied. “We don’t know but, can we?”

It’s protected to conclude that Slayton would have authorized of a tearful Terrell Owens defending Tony Romo following the Cowboys’ 2008 playoff loss to the Giants along with his “That’s my quarterback” line.

Each quarterback ought to have a public defender as staunch as Jones has in Slayton. Any and each criticism of Jones, on social media or in any other case, will instantly set off Slayton right into a passionate It-Is-Higher-To-Give-Than-Obtain protection.

I ask him: Is there any receiver within the NFL who’s extra loyal or extra of a fierce defender of his quarterback than you might be?

“I believe not. I’m fairly certain I take the cake. I’m in all probability the funniest as effectively,” he mentioned with a smile.

A few of Slayton’s defenses through his @Young_Slay2 Twitter account:

 “Lol Daniel Jones a 75….rely your days Madden builders I’ll discover you and you’ll reply in your sins in opposition to humanity”

 “Idk why folks proceed to do that i’ve mentioned on a number of events Daniel jones slander won’t be tolerated”

I ask Slayton why he feels the necessity to do that.

“Ever see the ‘Key & Peele’ skit the place he’s like Obama’s anger translator? That’s kinda the method I take,” he mentioned. “DJ’s an excellent humble man. He would by no means reply to any of those folks on his personal, he’s acquired higher issues to do. However I don’t. So my offseason I’ve the petty and the time to defend my man.”

With all of the teaching and system adjustments that marred Jones’ first three NFL seasons got here doubts about whether or not he could possibly be the Giants’ first post-Eli Manning franchise quarterback.

Essentially the most unfair criticism?

“I assume in all probability the truth that folks say he’s not able to being a top-tier quarterback on this league I’ll in all probability say is unfair,” Slayton mentioned. “When you have a look at our first 4 years right here, quite a lot of change, lots of people out and in, quite a lot of system change. When you have a look at the blokes that you just take into account the highest, no matter, 5 quarterbacks within the league, all of them have the identical individual calling the identical performs for the primary 4, 5 [years] — [Patrick] Mahomes, or Josh Allen, or Joe Burrow — like they’ve the identical folks in there. That’s why they proceed to achieve success.”

What does top-tier imply, particularly in Slayton’s eyes?

“Prime 10, no matter it’s, within the league,” Slayton mentioned. “I believe he has all the power on this planet to be among the finest quarterbacks within the league total.”

Jones, because the Giants’ $40 Million Man, will likely be anticipated to throw greater than the 15 landing passes he threw final season.

And Slayton, who was re-signed to a two-year, $12 million deal that might max out at $16.5 million will likely be anticipated to catch greater than the 2 TD passes he caught final season.

“I’m conscious that so as to get your quarterback to that 30, 40 mark, you gotta catch and run and get a few of these in your self,” Slayton mentioned. “So long as we assist him, we all know he’s gonna put it on us.”

Jones, as a twin risk, rushed for 702 yards and 7 TDs, however Slayton and the additions of tight finish Darren Waller and receivers Parris Campbell and Jalin Hyatt will make for explosive fireworks potential in his passing stats.

“I don’t learn about a selected quantity, however I believe that he’s able to throwing nonetheless many you’d desire a starter to throw,” Slayton mentioned.

Slayton’s 15.0 yards per reception are the third most within the NFL since 2019. He received over the brand new regime.

“I plan to indicate that them preserving me right here was an excellent factor,” Slayton mentioned.

Jones, the $40 Million Man, is not any totally different than Jones, the rookie, in his dedication to his craft.

“He at all times knew what he was doing,” Slayton mentioned. “I by no means really feel like there was a time the place it was like he got here within the huddle and the quarterback didn’t know what he was speaking about or felt like he was unprepared.”

Gentle-mannered as he could also be off the sphere, Jones has a raging hearth on the sphere.

“No matter must be mentioned within the second, his competitiveness actually comes out and he says what must be mentioned,” Slayton mentioned.

And Slayton will say what he feels must be mentioned when the haters disrespect Jones.

“Since we had been rookies, DJ’s executed so much for me in my profession, not simply throwing me the ball, however simply as an individual,” he mentioned. “I’ll without end respect him, without end be indebted to him for the best way he’s handled me.”

That’s his quarterback.