It’s not hard to see the appeal—at least for Jones. McVay turned Jared Goff into a Super Bowl starter, squeezed a few solid games out of Baker Mayfield, and, oh yeah, revitalized Matthew Stafford’s career en route to a Lombardi Trophy. Learning under McVay could be a golden opportunity for Jones, who desperately needs to prove he’s more than just a cautionary tale about overpaying quarterbacks.

But let’s not gloss over the glaring irony here: Brian Daboll, the man the Giants hired specifically for his QB-whispering abilities, failed spectacularly with Jones. Daboll’s work with Josh Allen in Buffalo built his reputation, but his inability to coax consistency out of Jones now looks like a career-defining misfire. If Jones goes to L.A. and thrives, it won’t just be an indictment of Daboll—it’ll be salt in the wound for a Giants franchise still searching for answers under center.

Sean McVay, LA Rams viewed as best landing spot for Daniel Jones

In a recent Bleacher Report piece, analyst Kristopher Knox pegged the Rams as Jones’ best landing spot, citing McVay’s track record and the team’s need for a veteran backup behind Stafford:

“Jones could stay in Minnesota and continue learning under O’Connell. However, O’Connell learned under Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. Going straight to the source could be even better for Jones. With Jimmy Garoppolo set to be a free agent, Los Angeles could use a veteran backup. Jones could fill that role while learning under one of the brightest offensive minds in football.

Baker Mayfield’s brief partnership with McVay shouldn’t be forgotten by any quarterback who’s looking to resuscitate his career. That’s exactly what Mayfield did with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following his five-game stretch in L.A.”